Title: Literature Genres
1Literature Genres
2Realistic Fiction
Realistic fiction is made up of stories that
could really happen. Contemporary realistic
fiction is realistic fiction that is set in
modern times.
3Examples of Realistic Fiction
Because of Winn Dixie Crash Holes Monster Drama
High Role Of Thunder
4Historical Fiction
Historical fiction is made up of stories that
take place in a certain time and place in the
past. Real historical figures and settings may
be included in a fiction story.
5Examples of Historical Fiction
A Boy at War Across Five Aprils Ben and Me The
Butterfly Charlie Skedaddle Sign of the
Beaver Titanic Crossing Dear America Series
6Folklore
Folklore includes stories, myths, and fables that
people told one another over the years. Later the
stories were written down.
7Examples of Folklore
Aesops Fables Beauty and the Beast The
Bunyans Cinderella John Henry The Talking
Eggs The Tortoise and the Hare
8Fantasy
Fantasy is fiction that has elements that are not
real. Sometimes this includes talking animals or
characters with magical powers. Theres usually
a conflict between good and evil.
9Examples of Fantasy
Alices Adventures in Wonderland Charlottes
Web The Wreck of the Zephyr Lion, Witch, and the
Wardrobe Lord of the Rings Harry Potter Series
10Mystery
Mysteries are stories that have a real setting
and a problem to be solved that includes clues,
distractions, and an answer to the problem.
11Examples of Mystery
The House of Dies Drear Never Say Die The
Treehouse Mystery Mystery of the Midnight
Message Encyclopedia Brown Series Boxcar Children
Mysteries
12Science Fiction
Science Fiction is made up of stories that blend
fact and fiction with futuristic technology.
13Examples of Science Fiction
Aliens for Breakfast A Wrinkle in Time My Best
Friend is Invisible Star Wars The Time Machine
14Poetry
Poetry is verse written to inspire thoughts and
feelings in the reader. It often uses rhyme and
rhythm, or it can be written in free verse.
15Examples of Poetry
Where the Sidewalk Ends How Do I Love
Thee Chocolate Dreams Poems A Dream Deferred We
Real Cool Our Grandmothers
16Informational
Informational books are nonfiction books that
give true facts on a variety of subjects.
17Examples of Informational Writing
Dirt Bikes Flying Animals Danger!
Earthquakes Newspapers Encyclopedias
18Biography
A biography is the true story of a real persons
life from the past or present.
19Examples of Biography
Tiger Woods An American Master The HomerunKings
BabeRuth and Henry Aaron Clara Barton, a Red
Cross Pioneer Sacagawea