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This document defines and provides examples of different literature genres including realistic fiction, historical fiction, folklore, mystery, science fiction, poetry, and informational writing. Realistic fiction includes stories that could really happen while historical fiction takes place in the past. Folklore comprises traditional stories and myths. Mysteries involve solving a problem through clues. Science fiction blends technology with fiction. Informational writing provides factual information on various subjects. Biographies tell the true stories of people's lives.
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The document discusses different genres of literature including realistic fiction, historical fiction, folklore, fantasy, mystery, science fiction, poetry, informational writing, and biography. It provides examples of works that fall under each genre. Realistic fiction includes stories that could really happen, while historical fiction takes place in the past. Folklore includes traditional stories and myths. Fantasy includes elements that are not real, like magic. Mysteries involve solving problems and clues. Science fiction blends fiction with futuristic technology. Poetry inspires thoughts and feelings. Informational books provide true facts. Biographies tell the true stories of people's lives.
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The document discusses different genres of literature including realistic fiction, historical fiction, folklore, fantasy, mystery, science fiction, poetry, informational writing, and biography. It provides examples of works that fall under each genre. For realistic fiction, examples given are Because of Winn Dixie, Crash, and Owl Moon. Historical fiction examples include A Boy at War and Across Five Aprils. Folklore examples provided are Aesop's Fables, Beauty and the Beast, and The Tortoise and the Hare.
Types of stories
There are two main types of stories: fiction and non-fiction. Fiction stories are based entirely on imagination while non-fiction stories are based on real events. Some common types of stories include fables, fairy tales, myths, legends, folk stories, parables, and personal stories. Fables are short fictional stories that usually have talking animals and teach a moral lesson. Fairy tales and fantasy stories include imaginary characters like wizards and princesses and take place in perfect fantasy worlds.
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Genres
- 2. Realistic Fiction Realistic fiction is made up of stories that could really happen. Contemporary realistic fiction is realistic fiction that is set in modern times .
- 3. Examples of Realistic Fiction Because of Winn Dixie Crash Owl Moon Shiloh Summer of the Swans Babysitter Club series
- 4. Historical Fiction Historical fiction is made up of stories that take place in a certain time and place in the past. Real historical figures and settings may be included in a fiction story .
- 5. Examples of Historical Fiction A Boy at War Across Five Aprils Ben and Me The Butterfly Charlie Skedaddle Sign of the Beaver Titanic Crossing Dear America Series
- 6. Folklore Folklore includes stories, myths, and fables that people told one another over the years. Later the stories were written down.
- 7. Examples of Folklore Aesop’s Fables Beauty and the Beast The Bunyans Cinderella John Henry The Talking Eggs The Tortoise and the Hare
- 8. Mystery Mysteries are stories that have a real setting and a problem to be solved that includes clues, distractions, and an answer to the problem.
- 9. Science Fiction Science Fiction is made up of stories that blend fact and fiction with futuristic technology.
- 10. Poetry Poetry is verse written to inspire thoughts and feelings in the reader. It often uses rhyme and rhythm, or it can be written in free verse.
- 11. Informational Informational books are nonfiction books that give true facts on a variety of subjects.
- 12. Examples of Informational Writing Dirt Bikes Flying Animals Danger! Earthquakes Newspapers Encyclopedias
- 13. Biography A biography is the true story of a real person’s life from the past or present.