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