Grade 7 - Genres

Question 1

Fantasy

Answer 1

a story that could not happen in real life. It contains realistic and nonrealistic elements. Imaginary settings, characters, or circumstances highlight real-life issues. These elements engage the reader and invite a closer examination of the characters and their actions.

Question 1

Short Story

Answer 1

brief work of fiction which contains events invented by the author. Short stories can typically be read in one sitting and contain elements such as character, setting, conflict, plot, and theme

Question 2

Fable

Answer 2

type of folktale. It is usually a brief poem or story that clearly presents a moral, a simple statement that teaches a simple truth. Fables very often include animals as main characters.

Question 3

Folktale

Answer 3

story that is usually anonymous and passed along by word of mouth.
Fairytale - type of folktale set in an indefinite time and place and containing magical or fantastic elements.

Question 4

Narrative Nonfiction

Answer 4

tells about real-life events in an enjoyable way, similar to a story. This genre uses many of the components found in fictional stories, including plot points and conflict, to inform readers about historically significant events and people.

Question 5

Biography

Answer 5

a true account of the life of a real individual

Question 6

Novel

Answer 6

an extended work of fictional prose

Question 7

Interview

Answer 7

a formal conversation in which one person asks another person questions; the person asking the questions does so with the intent of publishing the answers.