public 12 cards English

Literary genres

Learn 12 literary genres and what makes each one unique. Study fiction, non-fiction, poetry, mystery, science fiction, satire, thriller, biography, and other key categories.

Full deck
All cards shuffled. Best for a full review or first pass.
12 cards
Front Back
Autobiography Account of the author's own life
Biography Account of a real person's life written by someone else
Drama Written for performance; uses dialogue and stage directions
Essay Short piece exploring an argument or idea
Fantasy Features magical worlds, creatures, or powers
Fiction Narrative based on imagined events and characters
Mystery Story centered on solving a crime or puzzle
Non-fiction Based on real people, events, or facts
Poetry Uses rhythm and imagery to express ideas or emotions
Satire Uses humor or irony to critique society
Science fiction Imagines future technology, space, or alternate realities
Thriller Fast-paced story designed to create suspense and tension

Begin your study adventure

Create a free account to save studies, track your accuracy and build your own flashcard decks.

Get started