2. What’s a “genre” you ask?
A “genre” is a type or category of book.
Word Central
The books in a genre have the same
common characteristics (coin analogy)
3. Rules
The MC (Master of Clues) will unveil
clues as to a particular genre
The genre is one that you will find in the
M-R Library
When you think you know the answer
raise your hand
4. Clues #1 and #2
The characters are fictional
The setting is contemporary
5. Clues #3 and #4
The character faces a problem or
dilemma
The problem involves family, friends
and/or school
6. Clues #5 and #6
Characters solve problems with antics
The situations are exaggerated
7. Clue #7 and #8
Intended to to provoke laughter
Provide amusement to the reader
9. Elements of Humorous Fiction
The characters are fictional
The setting is contemporary
The character faces a problem or dilemma
The problem involves family, friends and/or school
Characters solve problems with antics
The situations are exaggerated
Intended to provoke laughter
Provide amusement to the reader
10. What is the call number for
this body of literature?
a. B
a. P
b. FIC
a. HUM
