Презентация на тему Literary genres

writing

that are “made up”

with human characteristics
real people in fantastic places
fantastic creatures or

characters in real situations

events
Authentic settings
Characters portrayed in realistic manner
Some characters may be

actual people from history, but the story is fictional
Artistic mix of fiction and historical fact

of scientific element, such as
Outer space
Medicine
Technology
Within the realm of

possibility
Characters have some believable traits/qualities

evoke a feeling of fright in both the characters

and the reader.
Mystery is fiction dealing with the solution of a crime or the unraveling of secrets.

life.
The setting is realistic
The characters speak and act like

real people
The story describes real-life problems and events

teaches a lesson about what is important in life.



Fable

word of mouth.
Sometimes different versions in different cultures
Original storyteller

is unknown
Can involve animals, wishes, magic, trickery and often the number 3

universe.
Many gods and goddesses are present in myths
The

gods, goddesses, and heroes are super human in nature.
Human emotions are experienced by the gods.
Magic is often present in myths.
Gods sometimes appear in disguised form

real life hero and his/her mighty deeds
Mix of fiction

and historical facts that have been creatively altered to encourage moral conduct and right choices
Leaves questions/wonder in the reader’s minds (Did Mike Fink really wrestle a grizzly bear?)

or “Long, long ago…”

a good character and a bad

(evil) character

Magic or something enchanted

Involves a problem that is solved and the good people live happily ever after

Setting is often a forest or a castle

who gives

important information
Parts called acts or scenes
Has props to help support action
Dialogue that tells what the actors say
Stage directions in italics

fiction…

person’s life or parts of his/her life
Written in 3rd

person point of view (he or she)

own life.
Written in 1st person point of view (I,

me, my)

vivid pictures in the reader’s mind

lines of poetry (verses)

are written in stanzas

may include patterns of rhyme to capture the reader’s interest

Poetry

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selection….

1. A book titled “How to be the Best

Gardener”
2. A novel about a boy who grows up in the city and learns about life the hard way.
3. A book titled “All About My Life”
A story about two robots who find a ray gun and take over the planet
“George Washington, the President” by Adam Wessel
Shaden dropped the magic ring to the ground and said “Be gone dragons!”
Andy and Madeline solved the mystery….it was Old Man Winters all along!
The moral of the story, The Ant and the Grasshopper is “Plan Ahead!”

Autobiography Non-Fiction Realistic Fiction Fable Science Fiction Mystery Fantasy Biography

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(supernatural/evil forces)
Story written in a series of books/ volumes
Coming-

of- age themes
Include fantastical elements, such as:
Elves and dwarves
Magic
Wizards
Invented languages
quests