Genre Definitions and Examples

based on a person or event from history

• science fiction
• fantasy
• historical fiction
• realistic fiction

dealing with aliens, the distant future, or advanced technology

• historical fiction
• science fiction
• realistic fiction
• fantasy

writing that is true or factual

• fiction
• nonfiction
• drama
• folklore

the story of one's life told by another

• biography
• autobiography
• persuasive writing
• informational writing

This Star Wars book cover is an example of...

• Biography

• Science Fiction

• Autobiography

• Realistic Fiction

Fever 1793 is based on a time when a sickness, known as Yellow Fever that had taken place in Philadelphia during 1793. What genre is this book an example of?

• Biography

• Realistic Fiction

• Science Fiction

• Historical Fiction

What genre is Diary of a Wimpy Kid?

• Realistic Fiction

• Autobiography

• Science Fiction

• Historical Fiction

The true story of Abraham Lincoln, written by Abraham Lincoln

• mystery

• fantasy

• autobiography

• realistic fiction

contains monsters, magic, or other supernatural elements

• fantasy
• realistic fiction
• fairy tale
• legend

An INFORMATIONAL text

• is fiction
• is nonfiction
• could be either