Genre

 “Genre” is the term used to describe the various types of literature.

Genre  Genres may be determined by literary technique, tone, content, or even (as in the case of fiction) length.literary techniquetonecontent

Genre  “ Genre is a French term derived from the Latin genus, generis, meaning "type,"  "sort," or "kind."

Genre  Genres are often divided into sub-genres. Literature, for instance, is divided into three basic kinds of literature, the classic genres of Ancient Greece, poetry, drama, and prose. Genressub-genresLiteraturepoetry dramaprose

Prose  Prose is the most typical form of written language, applying ordinary grammatical structure and natural flow of speech rather than rhythmic structure (as in traditional poetry).languagegrammatical structurenatural flow of speechrhythmic structurepoetry

Nonfiction  Nonfiction is a factual account of a person, place, or event.  Nonfiction is told from the author’s point of view or perspective.

Fiction  Fiction is prose writing that tells about characters and events from the author’s imagination.

Prose Fiction  Short story/Novela/Novel  Romance  Action/Adventure  Historical Fiction  Realistic Fiction  Science Fiction  Fantasy/Folktale/Fairy Tale  Western  Young Adult/Juvenile  Mystery/Suspense  Horror/Thriller/Ghost Story  Gothic Nonfiction  News Article  Biography  Autobiography  Journal  Reference Book  Textbook  Diary  Letter  Essay  Speech

Poetry  Epic Poetry  Lyric Poetry  Dramatic Poetry 

Epic Poetry  An epic (from the Greek adjective ἐ πικός (epikos'pi), from ἔ πος (epos) "word, story, poem" [1] ) is a lengthy narrative poem, ordinarily concerning a serious subject containing details of heroic deeds and events significant to a culture or nation.Greek [1]narrative poem

Epic Poems  Beowulf  Odyssey  Iliad

Lyric Poetry  Lyrics (in singular form lyric) are a set of words that make up a song.song  Lyric Poetry consists of a poem, such as a sonnet or an ode, that expresses the thoughts and feelings of the poet. The term lyric is now commonly referred to as the words to a song. Lyric poetry does not tell a story which portrays characters and actions. The lyric poet addresses the reader directly, portraying his or her own feeling, state of mind, and perceptions.

Types of Lyric Poems  Ballad  Ode  Cinquain  Haiku  Hymn  Chant  Song  Sonnett

Dramatic Poetry  Poems for the theatre  Dramatic verse occurs in a dramatic work, such as a play, composed in poetic form.play

Dramatic Poems   After Hearing a Waltz by Bartok, by Amy Lowell After Hearing a Waltz by Bartok  The Battle of the Bards, by Theocritus The Battle of the Bards  A Countryman's Wooing, by Theocritus A Countryman's Wooing  The Death of Daphnis, by Theocritus The Death of Daphnis  The Herdsmen, by Theocritus The Herdsmen  The Lady and the Painter, by Robert Browning The Lady and the Painter  Number 3 on the Docket, by Amy Lowell Number 3 on the Docket  Off the Turnpike, by Amy Lowell Off the Turnpike  The Pauper Witch of Grafton, by Robert Frost The Pauper Witch of Grafton  Reaping, by Amy Lowell Reaping  A Servant to Servants, by Robert Frost A Servant to Servants  The Sorceress, by Theocritus The Sorceress  The Triumph of Daphnis, by Theocritus The Triumph of Daphnis

Drama  Drama is written to be preformed. Dramas include elements of fiction such as plot, conflict and setting, they also use some elements that are unique to drama.  Drama elements include playwright, script, acts, scenes, dialogue, monologue, state directions, set, and props.

Comedy Tragedy Types of Drama  The Governess  Diary of Anne Frank  Romeo and Juliet  Anne Frank and Me