Literature: Genre study

Theme: How we express ourselves

 L.O.I : communicating ideas through various genres.

What is genre ? What is a idea ?

Is way to sort out different types of writing that it is easier. A thought for a aim or purpose
It helps the reader understand what options are there to
read and how can the reader try different things. There are
lots of genres. But the most popular ones are fiction and Various genres
nonfiction

What is communicating ?

A way to express your feelings, thoughts or ideas to

another person in a decent way. Also another word for
talking.
Realism
Realism is a type of writing that depicts characters,places and events that are true to
life. This writing takes place in the past or present. It recounts imagination and also
speaks about something true. Sometimes writers use exaggeration for humor.
 Fiction texts

Fantasy
Realism

Realistic fiction and Traditional literature

nonfiction Modern fantasy
1. Folk tales
1. Animal
2. Fairy tales
fantasy
3. Fables
4. Legends
2. Low fantasy
5. Epics 3. High fantasy
6. Ballads 4. Science
7. Myths fantasy
Historical genre :

Elements

Characters- The characters behave in a realistic way. May be fictional or real.

Setting- Considered the most important element in historical fiction

Plot- Real events. Solution/problem. Fictional events and time period

Dialogue- Words spoken by characters and people in period.

Description - Characters. Vivid and historical information

Historical fiction :

Historical fiction is a literary genre that reconstructs

past events in fictional stories. Common characteristics
of this writing genre are their inclusion of historical
events or historical people, invented scenes and
dialogue, as well as authentic and believable details.
Few authors or books