Literature Genres
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Literature Genres
Lillian BernalJuly 2 , 2013
5th grade
FICTION◦ NOT TRUE◦ TALKING ANIMALS◦ WIZARDS AND WITCHES◦ GOOD VS. BAD◦ UNREAL◦ NOT FACTUAL◦ A MADE UP STORY
NON-FICTION◦ REAI ◦ INFORMATIVE◦ SOME BOOKS BASED ON
TRUE STORY◦ FACTUAL◦ DEALS WITH ACTUAL
PEOPLE ◦ PLACES AND EVENTS
FICTION VS. NON-FICTION
◦ Realistic fiction – realistic fiction is made up of stories that could really happen . Contemporary realistic fiction is realistic fiction that is set in modern times
◦ Ex: Because of the Winn Dixie Crash
Owl Moon Shiloh
Summer of the Swans
REALISTISC FICTION
Fantasy-is fiction that has elements that are not real. Sometimes this includes talking animals or characters with magical powers. There’s also usually a conflict between good and bad.
Include fantastical elements, such as:◦ Elves and dwarves◦ Magic◦ Wizards◦ Invented languages◦ quests
Ex: Alice in Wonderland ◦ Charlotte’s Web
Lord of the Rings
FANTASY
Mystery- are stories that have a real setting and a problem to be solved that includes clues, distractions, and an answer to the problem
◦ Ex: Good , Clean , Murder Little People and the Lost World
The Name of the Book is Called Secret
MYSTERY
Form of fiction (not true) Stories written about a real life hero and
his/her mighty deeds Mix of fiction and historical facts that have
been creatively altered to encourage moral conduct and right choices
Leaves questions/wonder in the reader’s minds (Did Mike Fink really wrestle a grizzly bear?)
LEGEND
Form of fiction (not true) Pertains to the actions of the gods and/or
goddesses Characters are super-natural beings with
human emotions and qualities Plot may involve interplay between worlds
(this world and previous/original world)
MYTHS
Story from a real persons life Form of non-fiction Bios means life Graphe means to write Author must do research by interviewing
the subject or those who knew the subject
BIOGRAPHY
Can be based upon real life Timeless: enjoyed by readers from
generation to generation Deals with universal themes and
experiences that relate to readers, such as:◦ love conquers all◦ good vs. evil◦ rags to riches
Communicates ideas across cultures Unforgettable characters
CLASSICS
Form of non-fiction Story of a real persons life Auto means self Bios means life Graphe means write Written by the person the story is about Author does not need to do research Author shares how he/she feels and what he she
thinks
AUTOBIOGRAPHY
This Bright River, Cradle, The Universe
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Fiction and non-fiction books