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Genres and literature

Genres and literature. Genre means : a category (class), or the type of writing style or format. Mrs. Kovacs. All categories of books or stories can be called either : fiction or non-fiction. Genres of Literature. What are the five basic genres of literature?. II. 5 Basic Types

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Genres and literature

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  1. Genres and literature Genre means: a category (class), or the type of writing style or format. Mrs. Kovacs

  2. All categories of books or stories can be called either : fiction or non-fiction.

  3. Genres of Literature What are the five basic genres of literature? II. 5 Basic Types A. Fiction B. Nonfiction C. Poetry D. Plays E. Folktales

  4. Fiction • A made up story • Can tell about things that could happen • Is read for fun • Characters may be like real people or imaginary

  5. Folktales Fantasy Mystery Poetry Historical Fiction Realistic Fiction Traditional Literature Genre – SubcategoriesFICTION

  6. HISTORICAL FICTION • Takes place in the PAST • Revolves around a historical event

  7. REALISTIC FICTION • A story that could happen • Usually takes place in the present • Plot, character, & setting are believable

  8. Science Fiction 1.Usually takes place in the future 2. Involves advanced technology 3. May take place in outer space

  9. Fantasy 1. Contains magic or special powers 2. May contain animals that speak 3. Couldn’t possibly happen! 4. Usually has a good vs. evil conflict

  10. Mystery 1. May involve a crime that needs to be solved 2. Includes secret that need to be unraveled

  11. FOLKTALE • A traditional story that tries to explain or understand the world or nature. • Handed down from generation to generation usually by oral retelling. • Has a moral (lesson) to learned from • Folktales are part of many different cultures • Can have key phrases such as “Once Upon a Time”

  12. FOLKTALE

  13. POETRY • Writing that reaches people’s emotions • Can be written in short verses • When read aloud, it has a rhythm • Sometimes words rhyme or have a sound pattern

  14. POETRY • THERE ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF POETRY:

  15. NAME THE TYPES OF FICTION

  16. NON-FICTION

  17. Non-Fiction • Has facts that can be checked and proven • The author is an expert on this information.

  18. Genre – SubcategoriesNON-FICTION • Informational • “How to” books • Arts and crafts books • Biographies

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