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- 1. Characteristics of Fiction Genres By Mr. Havanko Tilden Elementary Center Hamburg Area School District
- 2. Table of Contents Choose a Fiction Genre from the table below. Classics Fantasy Science Fiction Horror/Supernatural Realistic Fiction Romance Historical Fiction Mystery Test Your Knowledge with the Fiction Genre Quiz! Next Slide
- 3. Classics • A book that has stood the test of time; written before the 20th century • Classics include folktales, fairy tales, fables, and myths Table of Contents Next Slide
- 4. Fantasy • Humorous tales told in slapstick nature • Have talking beasts • Inanimate objects are personified • Blatant exaggeration • Pure fantasy Table of Contents Next Slide
- 5. Science Fiction • Almost all the other genres are part of it • Space travel • Time travel • Planet population • Discoveries & Inventions • Aliens landing Table of Contents Next Slide
- 6. Horror/Supernatural • Will feature haunted houses • Darkness is usually essential • Hero is usually oblivious to evil • Someone sells out to evil • Rituals or ceremonies are essential • May contain family curses/pacts with the devil Table of Contents Next Slide
- 7. Realistic Fiction • The reader could experience the same events as the characters • Deals with issues perceived to be problems in real life • Provides reader with a window to the world and a mirror to him/herself Table of Contents Next Slide
- 8. Romance • Something usually has to be overcome • Storytelling is generally found in fairy tales • Contains wish fulfillment • Includes happy endings • Wisdom is a byproduct Table of Contents Next Slide
- 9. Historical Fiction • Generally the plot and theme surround war • Characters reflect the values of the period and social issues • Looks for historical accuracy • The plot and theme are credible for that time Table of Contents Next Slide
- 10. Mystery • Generally a good story with beginning, middle, and end • Set in an orderly world where reason and virtue and a bit of luck triumphs for the good guys • Usually the protagonist gets involved in the crime Table of Contents
- 11. Test Your Knowledge Question #1 Which genre contains talking beasts, magical creatures, and witches or wizards? Fantasy Science Fiction Romance Mystery Table of Contents Next Question
- 12. Test Your Knowledge Question #2 Which genre contains space travel, time travel, or planet population? Horror/Supernatural Science Fiction Realistic Fiction Mystery Table of Contents Next Question
- 13. Test Your Knowledge Question #3 Darkness is essential in this genre. Historical Fiction Science Fiction Realistic Fiction Horror/Supernatural Table of Contents Next Question
- 14. Test Your Knowledge Question #4 Generally, the plot and theme surround war in this genre. Fantasy Historical Fiction Romance Science Fiction Table of Contents Next Question
- 15. Test Your Knowledge Question #5 Which genre has the protagonist getting involved with solving a crime? Mystery Science Fiction Romance Classics Table of Contents Next Question
- 16. Test Your Knowledge Question #6 Books that have withheld the test of time. Historical Fiction Science Fiction Classics Mystery Table of Contents Next Question
- 17. Test Your Knowledge Question #7 This genre deals with issues perceived to be problems in real life. Horror/Supernatural Science Fiction Realistic Fiction Mystery Table of Contents Next
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- 26. Congratulations! You did an amazing job with learning about all of these different genres. Now go find a book that has a genre of storytelling that really interests you!
- 27. Credits • LIB 585 Children’s Literature Kutztown University of Pennsylvania • Photos from TitlePeak, Follett Software Company