Question

33 points!!!

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the term that best completes the sentences. In some sentences, you will need to identify the subgenre. In others, you will need to identify the terminology. In each one, you will need to provide an example of the subgenre.

A genre is simply a fancy name for a group of books that share the same style, form, or content. That means the books are similar in some way.

Fiction genres can be divided into many different categories:

1. ______________________ Fiction

These are stories that take place in modern times, right here and now.
The characters are involved in events that could really happen.
Example: ____________________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________

Fictional stories, usually realistic, are about a mysterious event that is not explained or a crime that is not solved until the end of the story to keep the reader in suspense.
Example:____________________________________________________________________

3. ____________________________

Fiction that contains elements that are NOT realistic, such as talking animals, magical powers, etc.
Make-believe is what this genre is all about.
Example: ____________________________________________________________________

4. ______________________ Fiction

Stories that include futuristic technology; a blend of scientific fact and fictional elements.
Example: ____________________________________________________________________

5. ______________________ Fiction

Stories that take place in a particular time period in the past.
Often the basic setting is real, but the characters are fictional.
Example:____________________________________________________________________

6. _______________ Tales and _______________ Tales

Folk tales are stories with no known creator. They were originally passed down from one generation to another by word of mouth.
Fairy tales were often created to teach children behavior in an entertaining way.
Example: ____________________________________________________________________

Answer 1

1. Realistic Fiction

These are stories that take place in modern times, right here and now. The characters are involved in events that could really happen.

Example: "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green.

2. Mystery Fiction

Fictional stories, usually realistic, are about a mysterious event that is not explained or a crime that is not solved until the end of the story to keep the reader in suspense.

Example: "The Da Vinci Code" by Dan Brown.

3. Fantasy Fiction

Fiction that contains elements that are NOT realistic, such as talking animals, magical powers, etc. Make-believe is what this genre is all about.

Example: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling.

4. Science Fiction

Stories that include futuristic technology; a blend of scientific fact and fictional elements.

Example: "1984" by George Orwell.

5. Historical Fiction

Stories that take place in a particular time period in the past. Often the basic setting is real, but the characters are fictional.

Example: "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak.

6. Folk Tales and Fairy Tales

Folk tales are stories with no known creator. They were originally passed down from one generation to another by word of mouth. Fairy tales were often created to teach children behavior in an entertaining way.

Example: "Little Red Riding Hood" (fairy tale) and "The Tortoise and the Hare" (folk tale).