Literary Genres
All Fiction | |
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Drama | Stories composed in verse or prose, usually for theatrical performance, where conflicts and emotion are expressed through dialogue and action. |
Fable | Narration demonstrating a useful truth, especially in which animals speak as humans; legendary, supernatural tale. |
Fairy Tale | Story about fairies or other magical creatures, usually for children. |
Fantasy | Fiction with strange or other-worldly settings or characters; fiction which invites suspension of reality. |
Fiction | Narrative literary works whose content is produced by the imagination and is not necessarily based on fact. |
Fiction in Verse | Full-length novels with plot, subplot(s), theme(s), major and minor characters, in which the narrative is presented in (usually blank) verse form. |
Folklore | The songs, stories, myths, and proverbs of a people or "folk" as handed down by word of mouth. |
Historical Fiction | Story with fictional characters and events in a historical setting. |
Horror | Fiction in which events evoke a feeling of dread in both the characters and the reader. |
Humor | Fiction full of fun, fancy, and excitement, meant to entertain; but can be contained in all genres. |
Legend | Story, sometimes of a national or folk hero, which has a basis in fact but also, includes imaginative material. |
Mystery | Fiction dealing with the solution of a crime or the unraveling of secrets. |
Mythology | Legend or traditional narrative often based in part on historical events that reveals human behavior and natural phenomena by its symbolism; often pertaining to the actions of the gods. |
Poetry | Verse and rhythmic writing with imagery that creates emotional responses. |
Realistic Fiction | Story that can actually happen and is true to life. |
Science Fiction | Story based on impact of actual, imagined, or potential science, usually set in the future or on other planets. |
Short Story | Fiction of such brevity that it supports no subplots. |
Tall Tale | Humorous story with blatant exaggerations, swaggering heroes who do the impossible with nonchalance. |
All Nonfiction | |
Biography/Autobiography | Narrative of a person's life, a true story about a real person. |
Essay | A short literary composition that reflects the author's outlook or point. |
Narrative Nonfiction | Factual information presented in a format which tells a story; may be personal. |
Nonfiction | Informational text dealing with an actual, real-life subject. |
Speech | Public address or discourse. |
Other Possible Genres
You have explored literary genres that may be used with your K-6 students. Now you will explore other genres and will be able add some of your own ideas to a chart. You may print this chart to keep as a reference tool. Click on the link below to view the chart. Remember to add genres previously learned as well as some original ideas!
Possible Genres
Poem | Newspaper | Will | Home Page |
Recipe | Math Problems | Restaurant Menu | Play |
Song | Found Poem | Report Card | Poem for Two Voices |
Crossword Puzzle | Advertisement | Picture Book | Narrative |
Tombstone | Warning Sign | Comic Book | Character Sketch |
News Article | Business Card | Computer Game | Travel Advertisement |
Quiz | Funeral Note | Computer Game Ad | Travel Brochure |
Diary | Recipe Book | Game Instructions | Haiku |
Survival Kit | Map | Greeting Card | Dialogue |
Obituary | Movie Poster | Action Figure Ad | Monologue |
T-Shirt | Finishing School Brochure | Sports Story | Letter |
Wanted Poster | Trading Cards | Contract | Personal Ad |
Short Story | Informative Essay | Expository Essay | Persuasive Essay |
Newspaper Interview | Eulogy | Rap Song | Other |
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