Literary Genres

2006-2007

Realistic Fiction Literature that depicts

imaginary characters in

Real-life situations

Historical Fiction Literature with

imaginary characters Based on events

related to history

Science Fiction Literature based on

actual or imaginary developments or discoveries in science

Often futuristic or fantasy

Fantasy and Fables Fantasy books

contain elements that could not happen in the world as we know it today.

Fables are short, brief stories that teach a lesson or moral.

Poetry The art or work of a

poet that pleases or stirs the imagination.

Located in the Learning Center under 808-811

Non-Fiction Books that discuss

facts, deal with real or historical characters, circumstances or events.

Examples:science, sports, drawing, math animals, or transportation

Biographies True stories about a

person’s life or parts of his/her life

Some are collective biographies with many biographies groups together.

Autobiographies Autobiographies are

where people write about their own life.

You can find them in the 920/921 section of the Learning Center.

Newspapers/Magazines Newspapers and

magazines contain articles relating to current events, new discoveries, and important people.