Genre and Subgenre
1. Nonfiction 2. Fiction 3. Drama 4. Poetry 1. NONFICTION What is nonfiction? Nonfiction is a broad genre of writing that encompasses all books that aren’t rooted in a fictional narrative. Nonfiction writing can be based in history and biography, it can be instructional, it can offer commentary and humor, and it can ponder philosophical questions. What Is the Difference Between Fiction and Nonfiction? Literary works of fiction are works that aren’t based on true facts. Typically fiction appears as narrative—think of great novels by the likes of Toni Morrison, Edith Wharton, Mark Twain, Virginia Woolf, James Baldwin, Gabriel García Márquez, Edgar Allen Poe, and more. In addition to novels, fiction can appear as short stories, poetry, and in theatrical scripts for film, television, and live performance. Nonfiction Subgenres Informational writing: explains something that is actual, real life, & contains facts. Ex.) Textboo...