Genre:Realistic Fiction

September 16, 2013

What is a genre of literature?A genre is a category or type of literature that is generally broken into fiction and non-fiction.

Fiction vs. Non-FictionFictional stories are

not real and involve characters and storylines that are made up by the author.

Non-fiction stories are real or true stories about people and events that actually occurred.

What is Realistic Fiction?Realistic fiction are stories that are made up

but are about people and events that could actually happen.

Characteristics of Realistic FictionThe characters resemble real people.The places that the characters live in and visit

(setting) could be real places.The things that happen to the characters

could happen in real life.The problems (conflicts) that the characters

face are similar to real, everyday problems.The main problem in the story helps the

reader discover a realistic solution.

Test your knowledge! A category of literature is called a

_________________.Fictional stories are based on true events. T/F?

Realistic Fiction or not?!A story about a boy who can make himself

invisible so he can spy on people.A story about a pig who wears clothes and can

talk to humans.A story about a girl who tries out for the soccer

team but doesn’t make it.