Genres of Literature

Genre

​Literature includes a variety of genres

A genre is a type of literature such as poetry, prose, dramas, narratives or folklore.

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Which of the following is NOT a genre of literature?

• Fiction

• Nonfiction

• Chocolate

• Poetry

Narrative

A narrative is a story

Narratives come in many forms such as allegories, epics, ballads or short stories.

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A narrative almost always includes:

• Events and characters

• Music

• Dancing

• Kittens

Drama

​Drama is performed.

Drama is a type of literature that is usually performed on stage for a live audience. Plays are drama.

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Where are plays usually performed?

• On a stage

• In a book

• On paper

• In a tiny house.

Fiction

Fiction is a type of imaginary literature

Fiction includes imaginary characters and events. Many forms of fiction are meant to be entertaining.

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Which of the following is mostly fiction?

• Reality TV

• Disney movies

• A news article

• Wikipedia

Nonfiction

​Nonfiction is based on real events and people.

Nonfiction may include biographies, autobiographies and reports.

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Which of the following is probably nonfiction?

• An article about the president of the U.S.

• A poem

• A children's movie

• A story about a sea monster

Poetry

Poetry is written in verse

Poems may rhyme, have rhythm and express feelings.

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What is this?

• A prose

• Nonfiction

• A poem

• An epic adventure

Prose

​Prose is a common type of literature

Literature that is not poetry, songs or plays is usually prose.

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Which of the following is NOT prose?

• Poetry

• A short story

• A news article

• A speech

Satire

​Satire is meant to make a point

Satire usually makes fun of some aspects of society.

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What kind of literature usually points out issues in society?

• Satire

• Poetry

• Ballads

• Prose

​Novel

A novel is a long piece of fiction

Novels usually tell fictional stories in a book.

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What is one difference between a novel and a short story?

• A novel is longer.

• A short story is fake.

• A short story includes events.

• A novel can become a movie.