Literature Genres

Stories passed down by word of mouth for many years, often about ordinary people and magical events. What is this genre called?

• Folktales

• Biographies

• Science Fiction

• Autobiographies

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Short stories that teach a lesson, usually with animals that talk and act like people. What is this genre called?

• Fables

• Myths

• Biographies

• Poems

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Stories based on real people or events, but with some parts that are made bigger or more exciting. What is this genre called?

• Legends

• Fables

• Science Fiction

• Myths

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Traditional stories that explain things like nature, gods, or how the world began. What is this genre called?

• Myths

• Novels

• Biographies

• Fables

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Funny and exaggerated stories about heroes doing impossible things. What is this genre called?

• Tall Tales

• Fables

• Myths

• Legends

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Stories set in the past that include real history but have made-up characters or events. What is this genre called?

• Historical Fiction

• Science Fiction

• Fantasy

• Biography

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Stories where characters try to solve a puzzle or find out who did something. What is this genre called?

• Mystery

• Romance

• Science Fiction

• Fantasy

Stories with magical or imaginary worlds, creatures, or powers. What is this genre called?

• Fantasy

• Biography

• Mystery

• Historical Fiction

Stories about the future, space, technology, or science that is not real yet. What is this genre called?

• Science Fiction

• Historical Fiction

• Biography

• Mystery

Writing that uses rhythm, rhyme, and sometimes pictures with words to express feelings or ideas. What is this genre called?

• Poetry

• Biography

• Fiction

• Essay

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4