Genre Project
Maya Ozymy 6th Period
What is a Genre?
Realistic Fiction
Adventure
Romance
A romance novel is a book where the whole story is about two people who are in love. There are usually issues with love triangles, forbidden love, and a sacrifice.
Some book examples are- Isla and Happily Ever After, Ugly Love, Rival and One More Chance.Science Fiction
Humor
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre about imaginary things or impossible things that can not happen. Some fantasy novels take place in different worlds. For example the Harry Potter series has wands, spells, and magical creatures. It even has a secret train, and the only way to get to it is to walk threw a wall.
Thriller
Thriller is a broad genre and most authors that write thriller books use suspense, tension, excitement and surprises to frighten you at an unexpected time.
Some books examples are- Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, Angels and Demons, by Dan Brown, and Prey by Michael CrichtonAutobiography
Autobiography- a book that is about a persons life and is written by that person it’s usually in first person ( I,me, I said)
Some book examples are Hope Solo, my Story, by Hope Solo The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank (or The Diary of Anne Frank)Biography
Memoir
A memoir is a genre that is like a shorter version of an Autobiography. A memoir is based on a specific type of an event written by the person who experienced the event. Instead of writing the story of their life, they write about a small portion of their life.