Reading Genres

What is a genre?

A genre is a book category defined by style, content, and form. The following are the most common types of reading genres. Read on to find out what each genres represents.

Types of Genres

Historical Fiction: A fictional story with real and invented characters that takes place during a historical time.

Mystery: A suspenseful story about a puzzling event that is not solved until the end of the story.

Fantasy: A story including elements that are impossible such as talking animals or magical powers.

Folktale: A story, often with a message, that was initially passed on by word of mouth.

Poetry: a verse written to inspire thought by the reader.

Non-fiction: All of the information is based on true facts and not made up.

Autobiography: The story of a real person’s life that is written by that person.

Biography: The story of a real person’s life that is written by another person.

Realistic Fiction: A story using made-up characters that takes place in modern times.

Science Fiction: A story that blends futuristic technology with scientific fact and fiction.

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	Historical Fiction: A fictional story with real and invented characters that takes place during a historical time.
	Mystery: A suspenseful story about a puzzling event that is not solved until the end of the story.
	Fantasy: A story including elements that are impossible such as talking animals or magical powers.
	Folktale: A story, often with a message, that was initially passed on by word of mouth.
	Poetry: a verse written to inspire thought by the reader.
	Non-fiction: All of the information is based on true facts and not made up.
	Autobiography: The story of a real person’s life that is written by that person.
	Biography: The story of a real person’s life that is written by another person.
	Realistic Fiction: A story using made-up characters that takes place in modern times.
	Science Fiction: A story that blends futuristic technology with scientific fact and fiction.