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Literature Genres

Literature Genres. Lillian Bernal July 2 , 2013 5 th grade . FICTION VS. NON-FICTION. NON-FICTION REAI INFORMATIVE SOME BOOKS BASED ON TRUE STORY FACTUAL DEALS WITH ACTUAL PEOPLE PLACES AND EVENTS. FICTION NOT TRUE TALKING ANIMALS WIZARDS AND WITCHES GOOD VS. BAD UNREAL

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Literature Genres

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  1. Literature Genres Lillian Bernal July 2 , 2013 5th grade

  2. FICTION VS. NON-FICTION • NON-FICTION • REAI • INFORMATIVE • SOME BOOKS BASED ON TRUE STORY • FACTUAL • DEALS WITH ACTUAL PEOPLE • PLACES AND EVENTS • FICTION • NOT TRUE • TALKING ANIMALS • WIZARDS AND WITCHES • GOOD VS. BAD • UNREAL • NOT FACTUAL • A MADE UP STORY

  3. REALISTISC FICTION • Realistic fiction – realistic fiction is made up of stories that could really happen . Contemporary realistic fiction is realistic fiction that is set in modern times • Ex: Because of the Winn Dixie • Crash • Owl Moon • Shiloh • Summer of the Swans

  4. FANTASY • Fantasy-is fiction that has elements that are not real. Sometimes this includes talking animals or characters with magical powers. There’s also usually a conflict between good and bad. • Include fantastical elements, such as: • Elves and dwarves • Magic • Wizards • Invented languages • quests • Ex: Alice in Wonderland • Charlotte’s Web • Lord of the Rings

  5. MYSTERY • Mystery- are stories that have a real setting and a problem to be solved that includes clues, distractions, and an answer to the problem • Ex: Good , Clean , Murder • Little People and the Lost World • The Name of the Book is Called Secret

  6. LEGEND • Form of fiction (not true) • Stories written about a 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?)

  7. MYTHS • Form of fiction (not true) • Pertains to the actions of the gods and/or goddesses • Characters are super-natural beings with human emotions and qualities • Plot may involve interplay between worlds (this world and previous/original world)

  8. BIOGRAPHY • Story from a real persons life • Form of non-fiction • Bios means life • Graphe means to write • Author must do research by interviewing the subject or those who knew the subject

  9. CLASSICS • Can be based upon real life • Timeless: enjoyed by readers from generation to generation • Deals with universal themes and experiences that relate to readers, such as: • love conquers all • good vs. evil • rags to riches • Communicates ideas across cultures • Unforgettable characters

  10. AUTOBIOGRAPHY • Form of non-fiction • Story of a real persons life • Auto means self • Bios means life • Graphe means write • Written by the person the story is about • Author does not need to do research • Author shares how he/she feels and what he she thinks

  11. Fiction and non-fiction books This Bright River, Cradle, The Universe

  12. Non-fiction books Books

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