non-fiction
text that provides true facts about a topic
fiction
a story that has been made up and has made up characters
fantasy
a fiction story including elements that are impossible
mystery
a suspenseful story about a puzzling event
science fiction
a fictional story that includes science and technology
historical fiction
a story with fictional characters that is set in a real time in history
realistic fiction
a story with fictional characters that is set in the real world
poetry
verse and rhythmic writing that creates an emotional response
fairytale
a fictional story that includes magic, magical creatures, or magical lands
folktale
stories or myths passed on through oral storytelling
tall tale
an exaggerated story that is usually based on a real person or event
myth
explains something that happens in nature; usually has gods and goddesses as characters
legend
a story linked to a person or event from history; the story may teach a lesson
fable
a story that teaches a lesson called a moral
biography
the story of a real person's life written by another person
autobiography
the story of a real person's life written by that person