literary genres grade 6 misb

What are the two genres of literature?

• fiction and nonfiction

• fiction and essays

• nonfiction and myths

• none of the above

This literary genres are told by people to teach lessons and usually has animals as characters.

• fairy tale

• folk tale

• fable

• tall tale

This is a made up story that can happen in the past or future with machines, robots, technology or inventions.

• fantasy

• mythology

• tall tale

• science fiction

This is usually performed on stage, has dialogue and directions for actors.

• essay

• mystery

• historical fiction

• drama

This is a story that is way back in time. The event or history or real but characters are made up.

• science fiction

• historical fiction

• realistic fiction

• narrative nonfiction

This is a a fantasy fiction with beasts, fairies, witches and make believe characters. They can be scary or shocking.

• fantasy

• tall tale

• fairy tales

• mystery

These stories are about crimes to solve, suspense, surprise and missing items.

• horror

• fantasy

• folktale

• mystery

This is a traditional story that tells a culture's belief. It involves gods and goddesses and mythical beings.

• legend

• tall tale

• folktale

• myths

Which of the following are under fiction?

• poetry

• drama

• essay

• autobiography

• biography

Which of the following are under nonfiction?

• essays

• drama

• mystery

• biography

• articles