Poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and theater are the four major literary genres, with each differing in style, structure, subject matter, and usage of figurative language.
Literature is defined as "the product of literature" and can be found written in any language, so long as it has a writer and is intended to be read by someone other than the writer. Works written in an indigenous language without a translation into a foreign language are called original languages. Literature in multiple languages has been translated into another language; this is called a translation. Many great works of literature have been translated into many different languages over time because they are considered universal classics that deserve to be shared with the world.
Often, the boundaries between various forms of literature are blurred, with poems being included in collections under headings of "fictions" or "non-fiction". However, poetry and fiction are differentiated by their mode of expression: while fiction uses prose as its medium, poetry uses lines or verses instead. Some works may include elements of both poetry and fiction, such as short stories. Theater is a special type of performance art that uses script writing and acting as its core components. Therefore, theater artists write the words they want audiences to hear and act out scenes from these plays in front of them.
Poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and theater are the four major literary genres, with each differing in style, structure, subject matter, and usage of figurative language. The genre creates specific expectations in the reader about what will happen in the piece.
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Genres of Literature There appear to be an unlimited amount of genres in literature, but there are really numerous sub-genres. These subgenres are derived from the three main types of literature: poetry, drama, and prose. Within these broad categories, there are many different styles, which help distinguish one work of literature from another.
Poetry is literature written in syllabic lines that are structured according to rules. Poems can be about anything, but they usually deal with some aspect of love or life. Some examples of poets include Alexander Pope, Robert Frost, and William Wordsworth.
Drama is literature that uses dialogue to tell a story. It is usually presented on stage or screen. Plays can be based on real people or characters from mythology or fiction. Some examples of dramatists include Aristophanes, Samuel Beckett, and Eugene O'Neill.
Prose is literature that does not use verse lines or acts to tell a story. It can be found in novels, essays, reports, etc. Prose often includes explanations, arguments, and descriptions. Some examples of writers include George Orwell, Harper Lee, and J.K. Rowling.
Within these broad categories, there are many different styles.
Poetry, drama, prose, nonfiction, and the media are the five literary genres that students should be familiar with; each is discussed in further depth below.
These are the only kinds of writing that will appear in a typical high school curriculum. However, many schools include some type of research paper as part of their requirements for graduation. While these papers may incorporate some elements from more than one genre, they are usually analyzed as either narrative or expository. The media essay would most likely be classified as both narrative and analytical.
Media essays use examples from popular culture to make a point about society. These essays often explore topics such as violence against women, racism, homophobia, or other issues in modern life. Media essays can be used to analyze news stories in newspapers or online articles. They are also appropriate for television programs, movies, music videos, or any other form of media that can be considered influential on society.
Drama involves the creation of characters who interact with one another as well as audience members through speeches, actions, and events on stage. Drama classes often include acting exercises as well as class discussions about what makes a character effective onstage or in film. Students learn about different styles of acting and how they apply to theatre or cinema.
Prose, poetry, and plays are the three primary categories of literature. Fictional and nonfictional components can coexist in literature. Longer novels and shorter articles are included in the prose. Poems can be any length. Short poems (sonnets), limericks, and villanelles are all included in the category of poetry. Plays must have a definite beginning, middle, and end. Novels and other narratives may or may not have a clear ending.
Literature is written for entertainment purposes. The author creates fictional characters and writes about them through dialogue, action, and description. The aim is to make us think or feel something about what is going on in the story.
The most popular forms of literature are fiction and nonfiction. Fiction includes books, movies, and games. Nonfiction consists of magazines, journals, newspapers, and blogs. There are also literary periods in history where certain types of literature have been favored by society such as drama and poetry during the Romantic era or novelization during the Golden Age of Comics.
Books are collections of printed pages with some type of binding material. Books can be divided into several categories based on how they are bound. Paperbacks are compact and usually have thick paper and glossy printing. Magazines are flat and usually contain multiple stories or articles.
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