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Genres of literature
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Nkcanadabae
53 days agoHere are the *main genres of literature*:
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*1. Fiction*
Stories from the imagination.
- *Subgenres*:
- *Fantasy*
- *Mystery*
- *Romance*
- *Science Fiction*
- *Historical Fiction*
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*2. Non-Fiction*
Based on real events, facts, or people.
- *Subgenres*:
- *Biography/Autobiography*
- *Memoir*
- *Essay*
- *Self-help*
- *Journalism*
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*3. Poetry*
Expresses feelings, ideas, and stories in rhythm and verse.
- *Types*:
- *Lyric*
- *Narrative*
- *Haiku*
- *Free verse*
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*4. Drama*
Written to be performed by actors (plays).
- *Types*:
- *Tragedy*
- *Comedy*
- *Tragicomedy*
- *Melodrama*
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*5. Folklore / Traditional Literature*
Passed down orally across generations.
- *Myths*, *Legends*, *Fables*, *Proverbs*, *Fairy tales*
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