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English
Literature:
Literary
Genres
With Teacher Vine
Literature
Books and other written works, especially
those considered to have creative or
artistic merit or lasting value.
Literary Genre
Is the way a written work is classified, or to
simply put it, it’s a style of writing.
Primary Forms of Literature
Poetry Drama Prose
01 02 03
Poetry
Largely relies on metaphorical language,
rhythm, and imagery.
Sub-Genres of Poetry
Songs &
Ballads
01
Lyric
02
Dramatic
04
Narrative
05
Epic
03
Drama
A piece of literature composed with the
intention of being performed in front of an
audience.
Sub-Genres of Drama
Tragedy
01
Comedy
02
Melodrama
04
Musical
05
History
03
Prose
It is free of rhythm and conversation, and
it sounds the most like regular speech.
Primary
Categories of
Prose
Nonfiction
Fiction
Fiction
A work of fiction written by the author from his or her
imagination. Its primary purpose is to entertain, but it
can also be used to inspire, inform, or persuade.
Sub-Genres of Fiction
Novel
01
Novella
02
Myths &
Legends
04
Fables
05
Short Story
03
Nonfiction
True events, people, places, and facts are
used to create fiction. Its purpose is to
enlighten and occasionally entertain.
Sub-Genres of Nonfiction
Autobiography
01
Biography
02
Journals
04
Narrative
Nonfiction
05
Essay
03
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Lesson 1 Literary Genres