Genres and Subgenres Flashcards
Fiction
Genre
Imaginative or made up writing (Writing that is NOT true)
Sub-genres of FICTION include:
Fantasy, Science Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction
Nonfiction
Genre
Writing that is true
Sub-genres of NONFICTION include:
Informational Writing, Persuasive Writing, Biography, Autobiography
Folklore
Genre
Stories once passed down orally (usually has an “unknown” author or will be “retold” or “adapted” by the author)
Sub-genres of FOLKLORE include:
Fairy Tale, Fable, Myth, Legend, Tall Tale
Drama
Genre
A play or script (Stories written in script form)
Sub-genres of DRAMA include:
Comedy, Tragedy
Ex. of Script Form-
Teacher: Everyone take notes.
Student A: I don’t have a pen.
Poetry
Genre
Writing concerned with the beauty of language
(sometimes rhymes, but NOT ALWAYS)
What are the 5 main GENRES?
Fiction Non-fiction Folklore Drama Poetry
Persuasive Writing
Sub-genre of Non-Fiction
Tries to influence the reader
Ex. Advertisements, Persuasive Essays, etc.
Informational Writing
Sub-genre of Non-Fiction
Explains something
Ex. Textbook, Article about Kittens, Instructions on how to do something, etc.
Autobiography
Sub-genre of Non-Fiction
Life story written by oneself
Ex. A book about Abraham Lincoln’s life that he wrote.
Biography
Sub-genre of Non-Fiction
Writing about someone else’s life
Ex. A book that someone wrote about George Washington’s life.
What are the Sub-genres of Non-Fiction?
Informational Writing
Persuasive Writing
Biography
Autobiography
The Latin roots in “Autobiography” are _____, ________, and _________.
"Auto" Means: Self "Bio" Means: Life "Graphy" Means: Writing Put them together: WRITING about the LIFE of one's SELF
The Latin roots in “Biography” are ________ and _________.
"Bio" Means: Life "Graphy" Means: Writing Put them together: WRITING about someone's LIFE.
What are the Sub-Genres of Fiction?
Realistic Fiction
Historical Fiction
Science Fiction
Fantasy
Realistic Fiction
Sub-Genre of FICTION
Has no elements of fantasy; could be true BUT ISN’T; SEEMS true BUT ISN’T
Ex. Diary of a Wimpy Kid, The Secret Garden, Ramona the Pest, etc.