LESSON NOTE

SUBJECT: ENGLISH STUDIES

TOPIC: LITERATURE
SUB-TOPIC: GENRES OF LITERATURE

Literature is a work of art that reflect human society. It is a mirror of life. Literature is a tool
used to look at the ills of life and aim at correcting it. That is why literature is a mirror of life.
Genres of literature
The genres of literature are the forms of literature that we have, and these genres are: drama, poetry
and prose.

Prose- prose text are usually written in plain writing that is free from rhythmic pattern or technical
arrangements. Prose explains its message very well. The write takes time to describe characters, events
and settings. Prose is written in;

Sentences and chapters.

A person who writes prose is called a novelist.

Example of prose
The example of prose are; short stories, novel or essays

SHORT STORIES-these are short written stories about imaginary situation and characters

NOVEL: this a long written story in which the character and event are usually imaginary