This is a Power Point presentation on the basic literary genres. It includes 1 slide for each genre with a brief definition and example. This Power Point divides the genres into two categories: Fiction and Nonfiction. Starting with Fiction it covers: Drama, Fable, Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Folklore, Historical Fiction, Horror, Humor, Legend, Mystery, Mythology, Poetry, Realistic Fiction, Science Fiction, Short Story, Tall Tale. Ending with Nonfiction it covers: Biography, Autobiography, Essay, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Speech. There are 27 slides total.