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Genres and Subgenres

Genres and Subgenres. 4 April. Brainstorming- What genres can you name?. What is your favorite genre?. Adventure. The main element is ACTION. Character usually goes on a journey/mission and faces many challenges. There is a lot of suspense. The story keeps you on the edge of your seat.

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Genres and Subgenres

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  1. Genres and Subgenres 4 April

  2. Brainstorming- What genres can you name?

  3. What is your favorite genre?

  4. Adventure • The main element is ACTION. • Character usually goes on a journey/mission and faces many challenges. • There is a lot of suspense. The story keeps you on the edge of your seat. • Examples:

  5. Fantasy • Highly imaginative • Contain elements not found in real life • Settings, events, or characters are unrealistic- animals can talk • Plot might involve magic, the supernatural, or mythical beings • Characters might have superhuman powers • Examples:

  6. Historical Fiction • Set in the past around a historical situation • Includes real places and events of historical importance • Author has researched the details of the historical period • Real people and places give authenticity to the story • Examples: Cracker: The Best Dog in Vietnam

  7. Horror • Supernatural events that create suspense and terror • Strange, mysterious plot twists • Reader constantly fears that the characters with meet their end • Examples:

  8. Mystery • Plot centers around a puzzle or a problem that needs to be solved • Presents a crime or conflict that is hard to understand • Clues are slowly presented, sometimes additional non-important clues are presented to distract the reader • Examples: And Then There Were None

  9. Myths • Tales of ancient gods, goddesses, and heroes • Gods and Goddesses are immortal and have super powers • Usually interactions between gods and mortals • Attempt to explain what once was unexplainable • Examples:

  10. Realistic Fiction • Setting is the contemporary world • Setting and plot seem real • Characters behave like real people • This story could really happen. • Examples:

  11. Science Fiction • Story involves imaginary events that involve science or technology • Might include partially true laws or theories of science • Setting is often the distant future or past or alternative dimension • Can include creatures from other worlds

  12. Other Genres • Tall Tales • Romance • Parody • Magical Realism • Legends • Gothic Literature • Frame Story • Folk Tale • Folklore • Farce • Fairy Tales • Diary • Comedy • Poetry • Ballad • Blank Verse • Elegy • Epic Poem • Non-Fiction • Autobiography • Biography • Essay

  13. Mini Project You will be graded on the following: ________/4 Present two (2) different genres Each genre poster must include the following: ________/3 Genre is clearly written _______/3 There is a picture of the book ________/10Minimum of three (3) characteristics of the genre that are found in the book ________/3 Posters are neat and colorful ________/2 Posters are turned in on time ________/25 Total

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