1. Genres of Literature

2. Genre a type of literature 5 Main Genres: Fiction Nonfiction Poetry
Drama
Folk Literature

3. Fiction vs. Nonfiction
Fiction: writing that tells about imaginary characters and events
(includes characters, setting, plot, and theme)
Nonfiction: deals only with real people, events, and ideas
(purpose: explain, persuade, inform, or entertain)

4. Types of Fiction
Novels
Novellas
Short Stories

5. Types of Nonfiction Biographies Autobiographies Letters
Journals and Diaries
Essays
Speeches
Informational Texts (newspaper articles or instructions)

6. Poetry Poetry: “song of the soul” Features of Poetry: Rhythm Rhyme
Imagery
Repetition
Stanzas
Figurative Language

7. Drama A story written to be performed by actors. Features: -Script
-Dialogue
-Stage Directions
-Acts and Scenes
Example: Romeo and Juliet

8. Folk Literature Began as oral tradition Usually has a universal theme
Elements of Fantasy
4 Kinds of Folk Literature:
-Folk Tales
-Fables
-Myths
-Legends