2. Table of Contents
Choose a Fiction Genre from the table below.
Classics Fantasy
Science Fiction Horror/Supernatural
Realistic Fiction Romance
Historical Fiction Mystery
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3. Classics
• A book that has stood the test of time; written
before the 20th century
• Classics include folktales,
fairy tales, fables, and myths
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4. Fantasy
• Humorous tales told in slapstick nature
• Have talking beasts
• Inanimate objects are personified
• Blatant exaggeration
• Pure fantasy
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5. Science Fiction
• Almost all the other genres are part of it
• Space travel
• Time travel
• Planet population
• Discoveries & Inventions
• Aliens landing
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6. Horror/Supernatural
• Will feature haunted houses
• Darkness is usually essential
• Hero is usually oblivious to evil
• Someone sells out to evil
• Rituals or ceremonies are essential
• May contain family curses/pacts
with the devil
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7. Realistic Fiction
• The reader could experience the same events
as the characters
• Deals with issues perceived to be
problems in real life
• Provides reader with a window to
the world and a mirror to
him/herself
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8. Romance
• Something usually has to be overcome
• Storytelling is generally found
in fairy tales
• Contains wish fulfillment
• Includes happy endings
• Wisdom is a byproduct
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9. Historical Fiction
• Generally the plot and theme surround war
• Characters reflect the values of the
period and social issues
• Looks for historical accuracy
• The plot and theme are credible
for that time
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10. Mystery
• Generally a good story with beginning, middle,
and end
• Set in an orderly world where
reason and virtue and a bit of luck
triumphs for the good guys
• Usually the protagonist gets
involved in the crime
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11. Test Your Knowledge
Question #1
Which genre contains talking beasts, magical
creatures, and witches or wizards?
Fantasy
Science Fiction
Romance
Mystery
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12. Test Your Knowledge
Question #2
Which genre contains space travel, time travel,
or planet population?
Horror/Supernatural
Science Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Mystery
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13. Test Your Knowledge
Question #3
Darkness is essential in this genre.
Historical Fiction
Science Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Horror/Supernatural
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14. Test Your Knowledge
Question #4
Generally, the plot and theme surround war in
this genre.
Fantasy
Historical Fiction
Romance
Science Fiction
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15. Test Your Knowledge
Question #5
Which genre has the protagonist getting
involved with solving a crime?
Mystery
Science Fiction
Romance
Classics
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16. Test Your Knowledge
Question #6
Books that have withheld the test of time.
Historical Fiction
Science Fiction
Classics
Mystery
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17. Test Your Knowledge
Question #7
This genre deals with issues perceived to be
problems in real life.
Horror/Supernatural
Science Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Mystery
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26. Congratulations!
You did an amazing job with learning about
all of these different genres.
Now go find a book that has a genre of
storytelling that really interests you!
27. Credits
• LIB 585 Children’s Literature
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
• Photos from TitlePeak, Follett Software
Company
