Biography genre ppt

Genres and literature

When you speak about genre and literature, genre means a category, or kind of story.

All categories of books or stories can be called eitherfiction or non-fiction.

Fiction

• a made up story
• can tell about things that could happen
• is read for fun
• characters may be like real people or imaginary

Non-Fiction

• has facts that can be checked and proven
• the author is an expert on this information
• it IS TRUE!

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.

Examples of Realistic Fiction

Because of Winn Dixie

Crash

Owl Moon

Shiloh

Summer of the Swans

Babysitter Club series

Historical Fiction

Historical fiction is made up of stories that take place in a certain time and place in the past.

Real historical figures and settings may be included in a fiction story.

Examples of Historical Fiction

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