genresofbooksfor high school studentsxxx

genre of books

1. Genres of Books
When you speak about genre and
books, genre means a categoryor kind
of book.

2. All categories of books or stories can be
called either fictionor non-fiction.
Fiction
A made up story
Can tell about things
that could happen
Characters and settings
may be like real people
and places or
imaginary
Non-fiction
Has facts that can be
checked or proven
The author is an expert
on this information
It is TRUE!

3. Genre
There are many catagories of stories and books.
Some common ones are:
Alphabet Books “How to” Books
Fairy Tales Folktales
Fantasy Mystery
Poetry Biographies

4. Major Genres of Fiction
Fantasy
Historical Fiction
Mystery
Science Fiction
Realistic Fiction

5. Fantasy
Animal characters, dolls or toys may act like
people.
Characters may have special or magical
powers.
Setting may be in another time or an
extraordinary world.
Usually has a good vs. evil conflict.

6. Historical Fiction
Stories focus on events and people of the
past
Problems of characters are typical of the time
period
Shows an accurate picture of an historical
period.

7. Mystery
Suspenseful plot –often involving a
crime.
Suspects and motives are considered.
Clues throughout the story lead to a
solution of the problem.
Conclusion ties up all unanswered
questions.

8. Science Fiction
Stories may involve science or technology of
the future.
May use theories that could be partly true.
May take place in the future, space or a
different universe or dimension.

9. Realistic Fiction
Takes place in modern times.
Characters act like real people and are
involved in events that could happen.
Characters feelings and behaviors are like
real life.
Tries to solve a problem that could happen
today.