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Language & Literature
Genres of
Literature
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Learning 01
The students should be able to
identify the different genres of
Outcomes
literature and explain the
characteristics of each.

02 identify and analyze examples of
each genre of literature.
03 create a piece of writing that

demonstrates understanding of one
of the genres of literature.
Learning Agenda
What is literature? Genres of literature
01 A brief introduction to the 03 A discussion of the
characteristics and definition of characteristics and definition of
literature the literary genres
Flowchart of genres Prose and Poetry

02 An examination of main types 04 A discussion of the genres that
and sub-types of the literary fall under the categories of
genres prose and poetry
Literature
Prose Poetry
Fiction Non-Fiction Narrative Lyric Dramatic

Novel History Epic Song Tragedy
Short Story News Ballad Ode Comedy
Novella Biography Metrical Tale Sonnet Melodrama
Fable Diary Elegy Farce
Parable Anecdote Idyll Social Tale
Legend Essay
What is Literature?
Literature is a broad term used to refer It has been a powerful tool for
to written works, such as books, expressing and exploring our humanity.
magazines, short stories, plays, and When discussing literature, one can
poems. Literature can provide insight talk about the author's style, the
into the human experience and can be themes explored in the work, the
used as a way to explore ideas, express characters and their motivations, and
emotions, and tell stories. the historical context in which the
work was written.
Why is it Important?
Literature helps to develop Literature teaches us about Literature provides a form of

language and history and culture. Reading escapism. Reading literature
communication skills. literature from different can be a great way to escape
Reading and understanding times and places can give us from the stresses of daily life
literature helps to build an insight into the history, and open up a world of
vocabulary, encourages culture, and beliefs of the possibility.
imagination, and helps to people who wrote them.
develop critical thinking.
Why is it Important?
Literature can inspire and Literature encourages Literature helps to build

motivate. Reading literature empathy. Reading literature connections. Literature can
can help to inspire and can help us to understand help to build connections
motivate us in our own lives, the thoughts and feelings of between people, creating a
allowing us to learn from the others, and to develop a sense of shared
experiences of the greater understanding and understanding and
characters. appreciation of different appreciation.
cultures.
Literature
Prose
Fiction Non-Fiction
Novel History
Short Story News
Novella Biography
Fable Diary
Parable Anecdote
Legend Essay
Prose Poetry
Prose is a form of literature that uses Poetry is a genre of literature that uses
ordinary language and has a natural flow imaginative and often rhythmic language
of speech. It is distinguished from poetry, to express an idea, evoke emotion, or tell a
which uses a formal meter and rhyme. story. It is often used to convey complex
emotions and ideas in an accessible and
Prose typically consists of sentences and creative way.
paragraphs and is used for a variety of
genres, including novels, essays, short Poetry can take many different forms, from
stories, and newspaper articles. traditional rhyme schemes to free verse.
Prose
Fiction Non-Fiction
Fiction in literature is any Non-fiction in literature is a
story or novel that is created genre which encompasses
from the author's essays, biographies, memoirs,
imagination, as opposed to and other written works that
being based on facts or real are based on facts and real
events. events.
Fiction
A novel is a work of long prose fiction, which is usually centered
Novel around characters, events and settings. Novels usually have multiple
chapters, with a larger plot and focus on character development.
A short story is a work of fiction that is usually shorter in length
Short Story than a novel. Short stories often have less developed characters and
settings than longer works, but can still explore complex themes.
A novella is a work of narrative fiction, longer than a short story but
Novella shorter than a novel. Generally, novellas are between 20,000 and
40,000 words in length.
Fiction
A fable is a short story, typically with animals as characters, that
Fable teaches a moral lesson. Fables often have an element of humor and
are an enduring form of folk literature.
A parable is a short story or brief tale that is used to illustrate a
Parable moral lesson or religious principle. It typically features characters

and events that are symbolic of larger truths or ideas.
A legend is a traditional story that has been passed down through
Legend generations and is typically based on historical events. Legends

often include elements of mythology and folklore.
Non-Fiction
History is the study of past events, particularly human activity and
History its impact on people and societies. It is a term that relates to past
events as well as interpretation of information about these events.
A news is a piece of information about a current event or situation.
News It may be reported in a variety of media, including newspapers,

television, radio, and the Internet.
A biography is a detailed description or account of a person's life. It
Biography includes facts and information about the person's childhood,

education, family, work, and death.
Non-Fiction
A diary is a personal record of experiences, thoughts, and/or
Diary reflections kept regularly and often privately. It can be a physical

book or an electronic document.
An anecdote is a brief, often amusing story about a real incident or
Anecdote person. Anecdotes are usually related as a way to support an

argument or point in a speech or essay.
An essay is a short piece of writing that focuses on a particular
Essay topic or argument. Essays are used to express ideas, explain a point,
or discuss a topic in a structured and organized way.
Literature
Poetry
Narrative Lyric Dramatic

Epic Song Tragedy
Ballad Ode Comedy
Metrical Tale Sonnet Melodrama
Elegy Farce
Idyll Social Tale

Poetry
Narrative Lyric Dramatic
Narrative poetry is a form of Lyric poetry is a type of Dramatic poetry is a type of
poetry that tells a story. It poetry that expresses poetry that is meant to be
usually follows a plot with personal emotions or performed in a play or
characters, a setting, and a thoughts. It often includes theatrical setting. It often
climax. rhyme and meter and can be includes elements of
sung as a song. dialogue, monologue, and
characterization.
Narrative
An epic is a long narrative poem that celebrates the deeds of a
Epic legendary hero. It features a hero who represents the values of a

particular society, and who goes on an epic journey or quest.
A ballad is a type of song that tells a story and often has a repeated
Ballad chorus or refrain. Ballads typically have a slow, rhythmic structure

and use simple and emotional language.
A metric tale is a story told in verse, usually composed of stanzas or
Metric Tale lines of poetry. Metric tales are an ancient form of storytelling, often
used in traditional folklore, fables, and myths.
Literary works have the power to
transport us to worlds far beyond
our own and to open our eyes to
new perspectives.
They can inspire us to take stands, to take action, and to think
differently. In short, they are essential to our individual growth
and to the health of our society.
Thank You for
Listening!
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Language & Literature

Chad Gibbons Sean Dellosa Shawn Garcia

The students should be able to

The students should be able to

03 create a piece of writing that

Flowchart of genres Prose and Poetry

Fiction Non-Fiction Narrative Lyric Dramatic

Short Story News Ballad Ode Comedy

Novella Biography Metrical Tale Sonnet Melodrama

Fable Diary Elegy Farce

Parable Anecdote Idyll Social Tale

Literature helps to develop Literature teaches us about Literature provides a form of

Literature can inspire and Literature encourages Literature helps to build

Short Story News

A short story is a work of fiction that is usually shorter in length

A novella is a work of narrative fiction, longer than a short story but

A parable is a short story or brief tale that is used to illustrate a

Parable moral lesson or religious principle. It typically features characters

A legend is a traditional story that has been passed down through

Legend generations and is typically based on historical events. Legends

A news is a piece of information about a current event or situation.

News It may be reported in a variety of media, including newspapers,

A biography is a detailed description or account of a person's life. It

Biography includes facts and information about the person's childhood,

Diary reflections kept regularly and often privately. It can be a physical

An anecdote is a brief, often amusing story about a real incident or

Anecdote person. Anecdotes are usually related as a way to support an

An essay is a short piece of writing that focuses on a particular

Narrative Lyric Dramatic

Ballad Ode Comedy

Metrical Tale Sonnet Melodrama

Idyll Social Tale

Epic legendary hero. It features a hero who represents the values of a

Ballad chorus or refrain. Ballads typically have a slow, rhythmic structure

A metric tale is a story told in verse, usually composed of stanzas or

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