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Genre

Learn about different literary genres such as fantasy, mystery, adventure, and more, distinguishing between fiction and non-fiction works. Discover examples from renowned authors and understand the purpose of each genre. Enhance your reading experience!

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Genre

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  1. Genre EQ: How do I distinguish among various literary genres?

  2. Genre

  3. What is Genre? • Genre is a type of artistic or literary style. • The AR book you are reading right now fits into a “genre” category.

  4. Fiction vs. Non-fiction • All categories of books or stories can be called either fiction or non-fiction.

  5. Fiction • is a made up story. • can tell about things that could happen. • is read for fun. • characters may be like real people or completely imaginary.

  6. Categories of fiction • Fantasy • Mystery • Adventure • Science fiction • Historical fiction • Realistic fiction

  7. Fantasy • Definition: a fanciful story about events that could not really happen. • Purpose: to entertain, but usually to give a message too.

  8. Fantasy • Examples: • Lord of the Rings by J.R. Tolken • Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis

  9. Mystery • Definition: a story in which the main character and the reader are challenged to solve a problem. • Purpose: to entertain and intrique.

  10. Mystery • Examples: • Sherlock Holmes books • Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew books

  11. Adventure • Definition: a type of story that depicts a hero on a quest. • Purpose: to entertain.

  12. Adventure • Definition: • The Iliad by Homer • The Odyssey by Homer

  13. Science Fiction • Definition: a story that is based on ideas from science. The plot is usually set in the future. • Purpose: to entertain and to sometimes give a message.

  14. Science Fiction • Examples: • Time Machine by H.G. Wells • 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne

  15. Historical Fiction • Definition: a type of fiction that is set in the past and contains accurate information about that time. • Purpose: to entertain and to inform.

  16. Historical Fiction • Examples: • The Midwife’s Apprentice by Karen Cushman • Number the Stars by Lois Lowery

  17. Realistic Fiction • Definition: a type of fiction that is invented by the author, but could really happen. • Purpose: to entertain and sometimes to teach a lesson.

  18. Realistic Fiction • Examples: • The View from Saturday by E. L. Konigsburg • Frindle by Andrew Clements

  19. Non-Fiction • has facts that can be checked and proven • the author is an expert on this information • it IS TRUE!

  20. Categories of non-fiction • Autobiography • Biography • Informational books

  21. Autobiography • Definition: the story of a real person’s life, told by that person. • Purpose: usually to express thoughts and feelings, as well as to inform.

  22. Autobiography • Examples: • Through My Eyes: The Autobiography of Ruby Bridges by Ruby Bridges • Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank

  23. Biography • Definition: the story of a real person’s life written by someone else. • Purpose: to inform (the author may invent some details, such as dialogue, to bring the person to life).

  24. Biography • Examples: • The Story of Walt Disney by Bernice Seldon • The Story of Benjamin Franklin by Margaret Davidson

  25. Informational Books • Definition: reference books used to further knowledge on a specific person or topic • Purpose: to inform

  26. Informational Books • Examples: • World Britannica Encyclopedia • The World Almanac

  27. Drama and Poetry • Drama and poetry are both genres that can fall in either the fiction or non-fiction category depending on specific example.

  28. Drama • Definition: a type of writing that is intended for production. • Purpose: to create a specific emotional response through the production of the writing.

  29. Drama • Examples: • Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare • A Raisin in the Sun by Lorrain Hansberry

  30. Poetry • Definition: metrical writing. • Purpose: to create a specific emotional response through meaning, sound, and rhythm.

  31. Poetry • Examples: • Sonnet 116 by William Shakespeare • The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost

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