This type of genre of writing is true and is written about a person's life by that person.

Main genre of literature where characters and events are made up and are not real

A true story about events that happened in the past

Writing that often takes place in the future, and often includes science and technology

Science Fiction usually has what 3 characteristics in it? technology, science, and ______________.

Literally means "bad place"- this type of writing is usually about a time after some tragic event has happened; dehumanizes people; the government uses propaganda to trick people into believing life is good at where they live

These are categories in which literature is broken into based on their similarities

A funny story that was written to make the reader laugh.

True or False
Fantasy genre can be found in Science Fiction genre, and the Science Fiction genre can be found in the Fantasy genre.

Bump in the Night by John Fox

The author tells the story of the fictional character John Potter, a seasoned Union soldier who gets captured by the Confederate military during the American Civil War. Potter undergoes some of the most dreadful conditions imaginable while detained in a Confederate POW (prisoner of war) camp, but he soon makes friends with a Confederate guard who helps Potter survive as they realize that their differences are not a striking as their similarities.

Writing that is written about a person's life by someone else

Stories that have facts, and are often have supporting evidence like pictures, charts, and diagrams.

Main category in literature where characters, events, facts, and other information is real or true

John Henry was a slave who was set free. He was known for his strength to help build the railroad that went throughout the West of the United States. One day, a man made a machine that could nail railroad ties down faster than any man could. A challenge was set up between this new machine and John Henry's strength and endurance. The challenge was to see who could build a railroad through the mountains. John Henry beat the machine, but he died.

A boy escapes from German Nazis by wearing a disguise

Stories that are imaginary, have magic, and are not real

A story about real events that happened in the past, BUT the characters are made up

Writing that has stanzas, verses, rhyme, and rhythm

What does the word "dystopian" literally mean?

The 2 main types of genre are ...

Writing that has Acts, Scenes, and characters' parts that are divided in which they speak

Stories that have puzzles to solve, possible distractions, and a credible, realistic solution at the end.

In this type of writing, the characters and events in the story seem real, but most of the story is made up

No Way In by Patty Slate

High school student Darren Banks is sick of being viewed as a nerd. Darren enlists the help of his older cousin Tyrone to help him learn to dress, walk, and talk. With Tyrone's help, Darren soon climbs to the peak of high school popularity, but in his quest to become someone else, will Darren forget who he was?

Eragon by Christopher Paolini

Eragon is about a poor farm boy, lives in Alagaesia, a kingdom ruled by Galbatorix, a powerful but evil monarch. One day, Eragon discovers a beautiful stone that he soon realizes is a dragon's egg. When the creature hatches, Eragon sets forth on a path that could restore the glory of his homeland's legendary Dragon Riders and perhaps overthrow Galbatorix.