Identifying various of genres & subgenres of fiction

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Identifying various of genres & subgenres of fiction

What are the different types of literary genres and how can I identify them? A genre is a book category defined by style, content, and form.

Drama Poetry Fiction Nonfiction Folk Tales

Drama Poetry Fiction Nonfiction

Definition A suspenseful story about a puzzling event that is not solved until the end of the story Entertain Detectives and solution of crime or puzzling event Characters may be suspects Evidence and clues are present, but sometimes hidden Problem to be solved Red herring Suspense, Cliffhangers, Foreshadowing often a Series Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys, Goosebumps, Encyclopedia Brown, Young James Bond, The Egypt Game, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Enola Holmes Mysteries, Theodore Boone

Definition Stories that contain elements of science that may one day may become possible but are not at the time of writing. Entertain and Inform Stresses the scientific laws and technological inventions Stresses the interaction of humans with the science In one approach the story usually takes place in outer space where the technology of the future is predicted. In the other approach future societies are portrayed, usually on earth, with or without the presence of aliens. Themes frequently deal with good or evil, often involving technology. Science Fantasy uses science to explain the existence of the world and magic is used thereafter. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, City of Ember, The Roar

Definition Story often centered around a historic event in an identifiable setting with authentic details about the period of history. Entertain/Inform about that time period Includes historical facts or is based on historical events with accurate details about the setting, problems, solution, way of life, and time period. Only some people, places, and events are true Story elements are realistic Usually 30 years+ Dear America series, Johnny Tremain, Hattie Big Sky, Watson s Go to Birmingham, Midwife s Apprentice, Bud Not Buddy, Storm Warriors

Takes place during the Great Depression which is an important historical event But was written in 1999 Making it historical fiction.

Was written as RF in 1967! 2016 1967 ------- 49 years ago!

This was written as Contemporary Realistic Fiction... In 1950 so is it historical or is it realistic fiction?

Definition Imaginative stories with unrealistic or unworldly elements Entertain Include events that could NEVER happen Talking animals, extraordinary worlds, magic Focus on good vs. evil Anthropomorphism (attribution of human traits emotions & intentions non-humans) Action and fast moving plot Solutions to problems outside of the possible. Harry Potter, Charlotte s Web, Alice in Wonderland, Beowulf, Gregor the Overlander (Underland Chronicles)

First published in 1932. We think about this as Historical Fiction today but the intent when she wrote it was Realistic Fiction about her life which spanned from 1867-1957.

Definition Imaginative stories quest stories with unrealistic or unworldly elements in a created world or imaginary kingdom. Entertain An imaginary world (usually an entirely imaginary world, but can be a parallel world or a world-within-our-world) A battle of good versus evil or other epic theme, with terrible consequences to society or world if the hero fails Multi-volume works with a complicated plot, a large cast of characters and wide timeframe Magic Non-human races such as elves and dwarves and/or magical creatures such as dragons and unicorns and/or monsters such as orcs and trolls Medieval technology and feudal structures LOR Tolkien, Harry Potter, Chronicles of Narnia

3 varieties of settings for these quests: a world separate from our world, one where our world doesn t even exist; LOR a secondary world that is reached from our world through a portal; Chronicles of Narnia or, a secondary world within our own world. Harry Potter series is a contemporary example of the world within a world type of high fantasy.

Definition Stories that are set in the real world Entertainment A contemporary story that includes events that could really happen, but didn t. Or characters who are like your friends but made up and acting out similar things in their day that you do school, sports, birthdays... Double Fudge, Ramona Quimby, Hoot, Hatchet, Frindle, Last Holiday Concert

Definition Stories with a moral lesson Inform, entertain, Anthropomorphism greedy goat, cunning fox, smart owl, etc. Minimal number of characters Simple story beginning, problem, solution Short with a clear lesson The Ant and the Grasshopper, The Tortoise and the Hare, any of Aesop s Fables

Definition Tales of magic and the supernatural Instruct, entertain, Fairy Tales usually have specific language Once upon a time, Long, long ago, Happily ever after. Magic powers, beings or items Royalty Numbers 3 and 7 Handed down from the oral tradition Many variations and lessons or themes about human character clear good and evil Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella,

Definition Tales of magic and the supernatural or human condition-originally written as fairy tales. Instruct, entertain, Fairy Tales usually have specific language Once upon a time, Long, long ago, Happily ever after. Magic powers, beings or items Royalty Numbers 3 and 7 Handed down from the oral tradition Many variations and lessons or themes about human character clear good and evil Little Match Girl, The Little Mermaid

Definition Short tale that teaches a moral lesson Instruct, entertain, Folk Tales come out of an oral tradition of a people and take on the characteristics and superstitions of the time and place in which they are told. Folk tales speak to universal and timeless themes, and help folks make sense of their existence or the world in which they live. Narrative story handed down within a culture. Stories were created by adults for the entertainment of other adults. Stories frequently involve trickery. Folktales are a legacy from anonymous artists of the past. (Arbuthnot) Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People s Ears

Definition Types of Folk Tales Short tale that teaches a moral lesson Instruct, entertain, Beast Tales: Animals talk and act like humans Cumulative Tales: sequentially repeat actions until a climax is reached Little Old Lady Tales House that Jack Built Noodlehead Stories: humorous and absurd happenings Pourquoi Why stories that explain how animals, plants and humans came to be created and why they have the characteristics they do. Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People s Ears Anansi, The House that Jack Built

Definition Longer tale with some historical truth Instruct, entertain a legend is a traditional tale or group of tales told about a specific person or place. Legends are generally accepted as based on fact. The word "legend" originally pertained to a tale about a saint; but today historical characters often have their own legends, as do legendary creatures such as the Loch Ness Monster The Trojan War, King Arthur

Definition Longer tale explaining nature of the world Instruct, entertain, Explain science and religion of ancient peoples with supernatural elements to explain the nature of the gods and demons. Explained phenomena that would have been scary to people such as lightening Zeus and his lightening bolts Poseidon and the waves Greek and Roman Myths, Norse Myths,

Definition Tale often based in part on fact but include incredible exaggerations. entertainment American tall tales center on the development of the West and are said to include elements of history, myth and fact. Pecos Bill and Paul Bunyan

Genre Definition Poetry It takes the sound of language and arranges it in beautiful forms. Instruct, entertain, Multiple forms including: cinquain, diamonte, concrete, free verse, limerick, haiku, lyrical, ballad narrative, nursery rhyme and more! If I Were in Charge of the World, Robert Frost s Poetry for Children

Genre Definition Informational non-fiction text to gain knowledge Includes facts and events that really happened One Thing Leads to Another, Titanic Lost and Found

Genre Definition Biography Usually published in the form of a book or essay To state true information Tells the true story of someone s life Jackie Robinson, Amelia Earhart

Genre Definition Reference A book or passage to which one is directed Use or resource for purposes of information Used for looking up information and facts Webster s Dictionary, an atlas, Roget s Thesaurus, Encyclopedia Britannica

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