Genres of

Literature
  FICTION
generally is a narrative form, in
any medium, consisting of
people, events, or places that
are imaginary—in other words,
not based strictly on history or
fact.
 Subgenres of Fiction:
• Fantasy
• Historical fiction
• Contemporary fiction
• Mystery
• Science fiction
  NONFICTION
Nonfiction is any document or
content that purports in good faith
to represent truth and accuracy
regarding information, events, or
people. Nonfiction content may be
presented either objectively or
subjectively, and may sometimes
take the form of a story.
  DRAMA
Another popular category of
literature, known as drama or play,
is a story created specifically for a
stage performance.
  POETRY
The fourth genre of literature is
poetry. In this style of writing,
words are arranged in a metrical
pattern and often (though not
always) in rhymed verse.
  FOLKTALE
Another beloved genre of literature is folktale.
Folktale, which is also referred to as
mythology, tells stories of originally oral
literature and are meant to pass on particular
moral lessons. These tales often have a
timeless quality, dealing with common
concerns that are relevant despite the time
period.