Literature Genres

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Is written in lines and stanzas instead of sentences and paragraphs.

Created from the imagination, not presented as fact, though it may be based on a true story or situation.

Refers to the performance of a written dialogue and stage action. Allows actors to act out a writer’s word directly to an audience.

Prose focuses on characters and plot, rather than focusing on sounds.

Works of non-fiction are based on real-world experiences.

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POETRY

DRAMATIC

Also known as dramatic monologue, is meant to be spoken or acted, and is similar to narrative because tell a story.

LYRIC

Is a poem in which the poet either expresses his feelings and emotions.

The poet presents a character in first person to express his emotions.

Is a poem which tells a story, and includes characters, plot, conflict and resolution, setting and action.

FABLE

Take notes while you read the book. Write here your favorite quotes from the book.

Demonstrates a useful truth in which animals speak as humans.

DRAMA

TRAGICOMEDY

Has a serious storyline told in a humorous, sardonic, or snide way.

MUSICAL DRAMA

Darker themes than in a melodrama, such as human suffering, hatred, or poverty.

Reaches a tragic catharsis.

MELODRAMA

Tells a serious story in serious ways.

OPERA

The characters sing each line rather than speaking.

The entire production is set to a musical score.

FARCE

Is a type of comedy.

Depends less on a narrative storyline and more on physical humor.

COMEDY

Are usually humorous plays.

TRAGEDY

The main idea is what the book is mostly about.

Some tips to find out the main idea of a book easier:

Read the title.
Look for the text features.
Figure out if you are reading a fiction or a non fiction book.
Think about some examples that support this idea.

Treats in a serious and dignified style the sorrowful or terrible events.

PROSE

What is the reason why the author wrote the book?

FICTION

TALL TALE

Humorous story with blatant exaggerations, swaggering heroes who do the impossible with nonchalance.

FAIR TALE

Story about fairies or other magical creatures, usually for children.

MYTHOLOGY

Based in part on historical events, that reveals human behavior and natural phenomena by its symbolism.

Often pertaining to the actions of the gods.

LEGEND

Has a basis in fact but also includes imaginative material.

Sometimes of a national or folk hero story.

HISTORICAL

Important historical figures are portrayed as fictional characters.

SUSPENSE/THRILLER

Involves pursuit and escape. It is filled with one or more ‘dark’ characters

ACTION ADVENTURE

Puts the protagonist in physical danger, characterized by thrilling near misses, and courageous and daring feats.

ROMANCE

They are characterized by sensual tension, desire, and idealism.

REALISTIC FICTION

Story that can actually happen and is true to life.

SCIENCE FICTION

Story based on impact of actual, imagined, or potential science.

Usually set in the future or on other planets.

MISTERY

Fiction dealing with the solution of a crime or the unraveling of secrets.

HISTORICAL FICTION

Story with fictional characters and events in a historical setting.

FOLKLORE

The songs, stories, myths, and proverbs of a people or "folk" as handed down by word of mouth.

FANTASY

Fiction which invites suspension of reality.

FICTION IN VERSE

Novels with plot, theme, major and minor characters, in which the narrative is presented in verse form.

NON-FICTION

SPEECH

Public address or discourse.

ESSAY

A short literary composition that reflects the author's outlook or point.

HISTORY

Consists of true accounts of historical eras and events

PERIODICAL

Category of serial publications

Appears in a new edition on a regular schedule.

NARRATIVE

Is a report of related events presented to listeners or readers, in words arranged in a logical sequence.

AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Is a self-written life story.

BIOGRAPHY

Chooses to focus on one specific person’s experience rather than all important players.