Genre. Genre is just a fancy way of saying different categories or types of books.
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Transcript of Genre. Genre is just a fancy way of saying different categories or types of books.
The 3 main book genres are:
fiction: fiction: stories that are not realnon-fiction: non-fiction: factual informationpoetry: poetry: text written in verse
The sub-genres are:
Realistic fiction
Historical fiction
Fantasy
Mystery
Traditional literature
Science fiction
Biography
Autobiography/
Memoir
Informational
FictionFiction Non-fictionNon-fiction PoetryPoetry
Poetry
anthologies
RealisticRealistic FictionFiction
Stories that involve characters and plot events that appear to be true to life.
Set in modern times and realistic places
HistoricalHistorical FictionFictionStories that take
place in a real location at a particular time in the past.
Characters may be fictional or real.
Some real events are mixed with fictional events of the time.
FantasyFantasy
Characters have traits that we know are physically impossible.
Characters may solve a problem by using magic or some other impossible strategy.
MysteryMysteryCharacters are often
detectives, investigators, or spies
Setting could be crime scene, detective agency or creepy house
Plot often involves a crime or mysterious event
Might contain clues and solutions
Traditional LiteratureTraditional Literature Stories, myths and fables that people told one another through the years. Finally, someone wrote them down.Considered “classics” – they are often studied in school.
Science FictionScience Fiction Stories in which the major
events rely on scientific fact, technology, discovery, or exploration
Setting may be Earth or some other space location.
Characters may be mutants, robots, aliens, or “mad” scientists
Plot may involve futuristic worlds, spaceships, time travel, or experiments “gone wrong”
BiographyBiographyFactual story about a
real person in the past or in the present.
Written by someone else.
Factual story about a real person in the past or in the present.
Written by the person the story is about.
Autobiography/MemoirAutobiography/Memoir
InformationalInformationalBooks that contain
factual information about a wide range of topics
Science, machines, crafts, sports, articles, history, etc.
PoetryPoetry Verse written to
evoke thoughts and feeling in the reader.
Often uses rhythm and rhyme to convey its message.
Can be humorous or serious