Directions: Fill in the blanks with the term that best completes the sentences. In some sentences, you will need to identify the subgenre. In others, you will need to identify the terminology. In each one, you will need to provide an example of the subgenre.
A genre is simply a fancy name for a group of books that share the same style, form, or content. That means the books are similar in some way.
Fiction genres can be divided into many different categories:
1. ______________________ Fiction
These are stories that take place in modern times, right here and now.
The characters are involved in events that could really happen.
Example: ____________________________________________________________________
2. _____________________________
Fictional stories, usually realistic, are about a mysterious event that is not explained or a crime that is not solved until the end of the story to keep the reader in suspense.
Example:____________________________________________________________________
3. ____________________________
Fiction that contains elements that are NOT realistic, such as talking animals, magical powers, etc.
Make-believe is what this genre is all about.
Example: ____________________________________________________________________
4. ______________________ Fiction
Stories that include futuristic technology; a blend of scientific fact and fictional elements.
Example: ____________________________________________________________________
5. ______________________ Fiction
Stories that take place in a particular time period in the past.
Often the basic setting is real, but the characters are fictional.
Example:____________________________________________________________________
6. _______________ Tales and _______________ Tales
Folk tales are stories with no known creator. They were originally passed down from one generation to another by word of mouth.
Fairy tales were often created to teach children behavior in an entertaining way.
Example: __________________________________________________________________
