Literature Analysis Across Genres

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Identify different genres of

literature

Analyze examples of each

genre of literature

Explain the characteristics

of each literary genre

Objectives

Learning Agenda

What is literature?

A brief introduction to the

characteristics and

definition of literature

Flowchart of genres

An examination of main

types and sub-types of the

literary genres

Genres of literature

A discussion of the

characteristics and

definition of the literary

genres

Prose and Poetry

A discussion of the genres

that fall under the

categories of prose and

poetry

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What is Genre?

Genre is the classification of a literary

work by its form, content, and style into

categories such as poetry, drama, fiction,

and non-fiction.

What is Genre?

For authors, they can choose what type

of genre they write best in and

specialize in that genre. However, many

writers choose to publish in and

experiment with several different genres

from poetry to nonfiction.

Multiple Choice

This lesson is about literary ________.

• genres

• commas

• apostrophes

Multiple Select

A genre is a ________ or _________ of literature. (choose 2 answers)

• category

• type

• comma

Multiple Select

There are 2 major genres: _______ and ________.

• non-fiction

• fraction

• fiction

​THREE DIVISIONS OF GENRE

COMPOSED FREELY, NO MEASUREMENT
SCHEME, DIVIDED INTO PARAGRAPHS

FORM CHARACTERIZED BY ITS
HIGHLY CONTROLLED MANNER,

CHOOSING AND ARRANGING
LANGUAGE WITH THE USE OF

REGULATING DEVICES

INTENDED TO BE PERFORMED ON STAGE

POETRY

DRAMA

PROSE

Multiple Choice

What are the two divisions of literature?

• Prose and Drama

• Prose and Poetry

• Poetry and Speeches

• Speeches and Drama

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a prose and poetry?

• Prose is written in verse form while poetry is in paragraph form.

• Prose depends heavily on literary devices while poetry uses typical every day language.

• Poetry uses verse form and typical every day language while Prose is written in paragraph form and depend heavily in metrical lines.

• Poetry is written usually in metrical lines while Prose uses common language of every day use.

ALL CATEGORIES OF BOOKS OR STORIES CAN
BE CALLED EITHER FICTION OR NON-FICTION.

FICTION

●A MADE UP STORY
●CAN TELL ABOUT THINGS

THAT COULD HAPPEN

●IS READ FOR FUN
●CHARACTERS MAY BE LIKE

REAL PEOPLE OR
IMAGINARY

NON-FICTION

●HAS FACTS THAT CAN BE

CHECKED AND PROVEN

●THE AUTHOR IS AN EXPERT

ON THIS INFORMATION

●IT IS TRUE!

FICTION GENRES

●CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE

●FAMILY AND RELATIONSHIPS

●DIARIES

●COMIC / HUMOR

●PARANORMAL/HORROR

●EROTIC FICTION

●FABLES

●FOLK TALES

●FAIRY TALES

●HISTORICAL FICTION

●LGBT

●LITERARY FICTION

●DYSTOPIAN

●METAFICTION

● MYTH AND LEGEND

● OCCUPATIONAL FICTION

● POLITICAL

● PULP FICTION

● RELIGIOUS FICTION

●SHORT STORY

● WOMEN'S FICTION

● ACTION

● ADVENTURE

●THRILLER

So Many Genres to Choose From...

Realistic Fiction

Realistic fiction is made up of stories that
could really happen. Contemporary realistic
fiction is realistic fiction that is set in
modern times.

Adventure

The characters (and the reader) can always expect
the worst - the main characters can, and usually do,
have everything thrown at them. Action, action and
more action are hallmarks of a good
adventure/suspense book. The entire read is a roller
coaster ride of chills and excitement with the last
stop (and page) not always ending in happiness. And
finally, there must be a villain, for without a
foe…without an adversary, there can be no
adventure…no
suspense.

Historical Fiction

Historical fiction is made up of stories that take place in

a certain time and place in the past. Real historical

figures and settings may be included in a fiction story.

Fantasy

Fantasy is fiction that has elements that are not real.

Sometimes this includes talking animals or characters with

magical powers. There’s usually a conflict between good and

evil.

Folklore

Folklore includes stories, myths, and fables that people

told one another over the years. Later the stories were

written down.

Fairy Tale

• Special beginning and/or ending words - Once upon a time...and they lived

happily ever after.

• Good character

• Evil character

• Royalty and/or a castle usually present

• Magic happens

• Problem and a Solution

• Things often happen in "threes" or "sevens"

Mystery

Mysteries are stories that have a real setting
and a problem to be solved that includes clues,
distractions, and an answer to the problem.

Science Fiction

Science Fiction is made up of stories
that blend fact and fiction with futuristic
technology.

DYSTOPIAN

SET IN NEW OR ALTERNATIVE WORLDS, OR FUTURISTIC

SOCIETIES AND IS CHARACTERISED BY DEGRADATION IN VALUES,

SOCIAL HIERARCHY, TERROR AND OPPRESSION. THESE TITLES

OFTEN INCLUDE ELEMENTS OF SCIENCE FICTION, CONFLICT AND

ROMANCE.

Poetry

Poetry is verse written to inspire thoughts
and feelings in the reader. It often uses
rhyme and rhythm, or it can be written in
free verse.

NON-FICTION GENRES

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BIOGRAPHY

●

AUTOBIOGRAPHY

●

MEMOIR

●

CREATIVE

●

NON-FICTION

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ESSAY

●

HISTORY

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NARRATIVE NON-FICTION

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RELIGIOUS

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SPEECH

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HOW TO

Informational

● tells facts that can be looked-up or proven
● tells about real events
● characters have really lived
● may have maps, diagrams and illustrations to

explain the facts

● author is an expert on the subject

Informational

Nonfiction writing about a topic including: books,
newspaper, or magazine articles

Biography

Nonfiction that is informational writing about real
people.

Autobiography

Nonfiction that is a biography of a person written by
himself or herself

Multiple Choice

A children's story about magic

• Folk tale

• Fantasy

• Fairy tale

Multiple Choice

A fictional story about magical people and worlds

• Folk tale

• Fantasy

• Fairy tale

Multiple Choice

A story told from a culture

• Folk tale

• Science Fiction

• Realistic Fiction

Multiple Choice

A type of literature

• Genre

• Newspaper

• Magazine

Multiple Choice

A book that tells a story using comics

• Poetry

• Magazine

• Graphic Novel

Multiple Choice

A fictional story about something in history

• Science Fiction

• Realistic Fiction

• Historical Fiction

Multiple Choice

A fictional story that could have happened in real life

• Science Fiction

• Realistic Fiction

• Historical Fiction

Multiple Choice

A fictional story about science and technology

• Science Fiction

• Realistic Fiction

• Historical Fiction

Multiple Choice

A fictional story that is about solving a secret or crime

• Mystery

• Historical Fiction

• Newspaper

Multiple Choice

A folded print that has lots of news articles

• Magazine

• Poetry

• Newspaper

Multiple Choice

A type of writing that uses emotions and figurative language

• Fairy tale

• Poetry

• Mystery

Multiple Choice

A print with many articles and pictures about one topic

• Poetry

• Magazine

• Fantasy

Literature

Prose

Non-Fiction

Fiction

Novel

Short Story

Novella

Fable

Parable

Legend

History

News

Biography

Diary

Anecdote

Essay