Literary Genres - created from Mind Map

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Fiction: stories that come from the author's imagination.

Fantasy

A fantasy story uses magic or impossible things that could not happen in real life. These stories were written recently and we know who the authors are.

Historical Fiction

A story set in the past. Although it may have real people or events, it is not a true story.

Drama

Writing that is meant to be acted on stage. Includes comedy, which has a happy ending, whereas tragedy ends in death and sadness.

Folklore

Stories that are passed down from one group to another. They are old and the authors may be unknown. Includes fables. tall tales, fairy tales, myths, and legends.

Science Fiction

A story about what people imagine could be true about science and technology. Subject: Aliens, time travel, parallel universes, and ideas about the future.

Realistic Fiction

A story that has people and events that could happen in real life, although the author makes them up.

Nonfiction: writing that is true or factual

Biography

A true story of a real person's life written by somebody else.

Informational Writing

Writing that provides information on a topic.

Persuasive Writing

Attempts to influence the reader.

Autobiography

A true story about a real person's life written by that person.