Book Report Genres

Genres for 8^th Grade Book Report

·                 Classic – fiction that has become part of an accepted literary canon, widely taught in schools

·                 Comic/Graphic Novel – scripted fiction told visually in artist drawn pictures, usually in panels and speech bubbles

·                 Crime/Detective – fiction about a committed crime, how the criminal gets caught, and the repercussions of the crime

·                 Fable – narration demonstrating a useful truth, especially in which animals speak as humans; legendary, supernatural tale

·                 Fairy tale – story about fairies or other magical creatures, usually for children

·                 Fanfiction – fiction written by a fan of, and featuring characters from, a particular TV series, movie, etc.

·                 Fantasy – fiction with strange or otherworldly settings or characters; fiction which invites suspension of reality

·                 Folklore – the songs, stories, myths, and proverbs of a people or "folk" as handed down by word of mouth

·                 Historical fiction – story with fictional characters and events in a historical setting

·                 Horror – fiction in which events evoke a feeling of dread and sometimes fear in both the characters and the reader

·                 Humor – Usually a fiction full of fun, fancy, and excitement, meant to entertain and sometimes cause intended laughter; but can be contained in all genres

·                 Legend – story, sometimes of a national or folk hero, that has a basis in fact but also includes imaginative material

·                 Mystery – fiction dealing with the solution of a crime or the unraveling of secrets

·                 Mythology – legend or traditional narrative, often based in part on historical events, that reveals human behavior and natural phenomena by its symbolism; often pertaining to the actions of the gods

·                 Poetry – verse and rhythmic writing with imagery that creates emotional responses

·                 Realistic fiction – story that is true to life

·                 Science fiction – story based on impact of actual, imagined, or potential science, usually set in the future or on other planets

·                 Suspense/Thriller – fiction about harm about to befall a person or group and the attempts made to evade the harm

·                 Tall tale – humorous story with blatant exaggerations, swaggering heroes who do the impossible with nonchalance

·                 Biography/Autobiography - Narrative of a person's life. A true story about a real person.

·                 Essay - A short literary composition that reflects the author's outlook or point.

·                 Narrative nonfiction - Factual information presented in a format which tells a story.

·                 Speech - Public address or discourse.