Story Genres

This literary genre features stories about fairies or other magical creatures that is usually told to children.

This is a work of fiction in which events evoke a feeling of dread in both the characters and the readers.

It is a narrative of a person’s life written by another.

This is a humorous story which has blatant exaggerations and swaggering heroes who do the impossible with nonchalance.

This is a traditional narrative, often based in past historical events, that reveals human behavior and natural phenomena by its symbolism, often pertaining to the action of the gods.

This is a story based on the impact of actual, imagined, or

potential science, usually set in the future or other worlds.

This is a narration demonstrating a useful truth, especially in which animals speak as humans.

This is a fictional story set in a backdrop of real characters and events from history

This is a public address or discourse.

This is a work of fiction full of fun, fancy and excitement meant to entertain.

On a scale of 1-5, how confident are you at naming the different literary genres?