MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE
ELA 7-814 BOOK CHALLENGE
Non-FictionNon-Fiction = writing that is not fiction; form of
writing that deals with real people and events rather than
imaginary ones. All of the information is based on true facts.
World Book Student. World Book, 2014 Web. 12 Mar. 2014.
Non-Fiction
3Biography/memoirBiography = the written story of a persons
life.
World Book Student. World Book, 2014 Web. 3 Oct. 2014.
Biography/memoir
3Realistic FictionRealistic Fiction = Modern fiction that deals
with serious problems and situations highlights social or personal
issuesmirrors contemporary lifefalling in love, finding a job,
divorce, alcoholism, etc. depicts our world and our society
What Is Realistic Fiction? Education Portal, 2014. Web. 01 Oct.
2014. .
Realistic Fiction
2Historical FictionHistorical Fiction = Stories which take place
in a particular time period in the past. Often the basic setting is
real, but the characters are fictional.
Historical Fiction1Fantasy FictionFantasy Fiction = contains
elements that are NOT realistic, such as talking animals, magical
powers, etc. Make-believe is what this genre is all about.
Fantasy Fiction
1Mystery FictionMystery Fiction = stories, usually
realistic,about a mysterious event which is not explained or a
crime that is not solved until the end of the story to keep the
reader in suspense.
Mystery Fiction
1Science FictionSciFi = Stories which include futuristic
technology; a blend of scientific fact and fictional elements.
Science Fiction
1Graphic NovelsGraphic Novel = book-length story that combines
pictures and text. Graphic novels resemble comic books but are
typically much longer.
Yezzi, David. "Graphic novel." World Book Student. World Book,
2014. Web. 3 Oct. 2014.
Graphic Novels
1PoetryPoetry = a type of literature in which the sound and
meaning of language are combined to create ideas and feelings.
Diehl, Paul B. "Poetry." World Book Student. World Book, 2014.
Web. 3 Oct. 2014.
Poetry
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Presentation created by Mrs. Moelbert, 10/2014
