OIS Library: Genres

A story that takes place in the future is known as....

• Realistic Ficiton

• Historical Fiction

• Science Fiction

• Mystery

A story that takes place in the past and uses real events as part of the plot is known as....

• Realistic Fiction

• Historical Fiction

• Mystery

• Dystopian

Tags

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CCSS.RL.8.9

A story that is meant to shock and scare the reader is known as....

• Realistic Fiction

• Mystery

• Horror

• Science Fiction

A story that takes place in current day or recent past and is a familiar or real setting is known as...

• Realistic Fiction

• Science Fiction

• Mystery

• Adventure

A story that has many twists or entertains the reader with surprises or lots of tension is known as a....

• Humor

• Adventure

• Historical Fiction

• Fantasy

A story that takes place in a completely made up place during an unknown time, often with magical or imaginary characters or creatures is known as....

• Realistic Fiction

• Mystery

• Dystopian

• Fantasy

A story that involves a case to be solved, often by a detective

• Realistic Fiction

• Horror

• Historical Fiction

• Mystery