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Literary Genres:
An Introduction
What are Literary
Genres?
Definition: categories used to
group different types of literary
work, such as non-fiction, fiction
and poetry
Our Genre List
It is important to remember
that this list does not include all
types of genres found in literary
works.
There are many different genre
classifications. We will learn
about only some of them.
Two main classifications:
Non-fiction
Fiction
Non-Fiction
This category can also be called
“informational” material.
These types of books provide
information that is factual.
Nothing is make-believe in these types
of materials. More specific examples
of this type of genre would be . . .
Biographies: A true
account of a person's
life written,
composed, or
produced by another
person.
Autobiographies:
The biography of a
person written by
that person
Fiction
In this type of work, the author
may make up the entire story.
Authors can also choose to include
factual information in a made-up
story.
The author can have wizards
creating magic spells or it can be
about a teen who has a secret
crush or a person lost in the
wilderness. The subjects are
limitless!
There are many
different types of
fiction. . .
Historical Fiction: The
story takes the reader
back to a particular time
period where they learn
about the everyday life of
a person.
The character may
interact with actual
historical characters, but
usually, the main
character is not based on
a real person.
Realistic Fiction: The
story usually presents a
problem to be examined
that could be from
anybody’s life.
These stories may cover
such topics as family
situations, peer
relationships, and cultural
differences.
Science Fiction: This is a type of
modern fantasy. It explores scientific
fact and can pose ethical questions
about current scientific trends and
predictions.
The author focuses on the adventure of
exploring the unknown and the wonder
of discovering new worlds and people.
Mystery: There are different
types of mystery stories, but
usually a crime has been
committed and the reader
wants to try to figure out
“whodunit”.
There is usually a great deal
of suspense and intrigue.
Fantasy:
In this type of story, the
author has created a
magical world where
anything is possible.
There are many types of
fantasy -- from fables to
fairy tales. Stories may
include magical beings,
talking animals, or gods and
goddesses.
Fairy Tales: We often know
we are reading or hearing a
fairy tale with the words,
“once upon a time . . .”
Fairy tales often feature a
fight between good and evil.
Evil always loses to a
triumphant hero or heroine.
We also know it’s a fairy tale
because most end with “and
they lived happily ever after.”
Fables: These stories
usually have a moral
(lesson) that is being
taught. The story often
uses animals that speak
and act like humans.
Myths: a story or group of
stories that form part of the
traditional knowledge of a
society. Myths often use
imaginative plots and characters
to explain how the world began
and why nature and people
behave the way they do.
What Genre?
Science fiction, fable, mystery, fairy tale, myth,
fantasy, historical fiction, realistic fiction
• The Tortoise and
the Hare
• Hercules
• The Hunger
Games
• Frindle
• Sleeping Beauty
• 39 Clues: The
Maze of Bones
• Harry Potter
• The Midnight
Ride of Paul
Revere

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Genres PPT (3).ppt

  • 2. What are Literary Genres? Definition: categories used to group different types of literary work, such as non-fiction, fiction and poetry
  • 3. Our Genre List It is important to remember that this list does not include all types of genres found in literary works. There are many different genre classifications. We will learn about only some of them.
  • 5. Non-Fiction This category can also be called “informational” material. These types of books provide information that is factual. Nothing is make-believe in these types of materials. More specific examples of this type of genre would be . . .
  • 6. Biographies: A true account of a person's life written, composed, or produced by another person. Autobiographies: The biography of a person written by that person
  • 7. Fiction In this type of work, the author may make up the entire story. Authors can also choose to include factual information in a made-up story. The author can have wizards creating magic spells or it can be about a teen who has a secret crush or a person lost in the wilderness. The subjects are limitless!
  • 8. There are many different types of fiction. . .
  • 9. Historical Fiction: The story takes the reader back to a particular time period where they learn about the everyday life of a person. The character may interact with actual historical characters, but usually, the main character is not based on a real person.
  • 10. Realistic Fiction: The story usually presents a problem to be examined that could be from anybody’s life. These stories may cover such topics as family situations, peer relationships, and cultural differences.
  • 11. Science Fiction: This is a type of modern fantasy. It explores scientific fact and can pose ethical questions about current scientific trends and predictions. The author focuses on the adventure of exploring the unknown and the wonder of discovering new worlds and people.
  • 12. Mystery: There are different types of mystery stories, but usually a crime has been committed and the reader wants to try to figure out “whodunit”. There is usually a great deal of suspense and intrigue.
  • 13. Fantasy: In this type of story, the author has created a magical world where anything is possible. There are many types of fantasy -- from fables to fairy tales. Stories may include magical beings, talking animals, or gods and goddesses.
  • 14. Fairy Tales: We often know we are reading or hearing a fairy tale with the words, “once upon a time . . .” Fairy tales often feature a fight between good and evil. Evil always loses to a triumphant hero or heroine. We also know it’s a fairy tale because most end with “and they lived happily ever after.”
  • 15. Fables: These stories usually have a moral (lesson) that is being taught. The story often uses animals that speak and act like humans.
  • 16. Myths: a story or group of stories that form part of the traditional knowledge of a society. Myths often use imaginative plots and characters to explain how the world began and why nature and people behave the way they do.
  • 17. What Genre? Science fiction, fable, mystery, fairy tale, myth, fantasy, historical fiction, realistic fiction • The Tortoise and the Hare • Hercules • The Hunger Games • Frindle • Sleeping Beauty • 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones • Harry Potter • The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere