GENRES

1. GENRES
Language and written exp IV
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2. LITERARY GENRES
 We understand GENRE as "...any category
of literature, music, or other forms of art or
entertainment, whether written or spoken,
audio or visual, based on some set of
stylistic criteria." Throughout this book,
we will explore ideas in a variety of genres,
of forms, of literature.

3. GENRES AR A GLANCE
 *FICTION: It refers to stories about made-up events
and characters. We can find fictional genres on short
stories (often focuses on a single event or incident.
Most stories are short enough to be read without taking
a break), novels (is a longer work of fiction that weaves
together many different events, storylines and
characters) and novellas( is longer than a short story
but shorter than a novel. novellas usually feature a
limited number of characters)
 All good fiction guarantees a stirring PLOT, a vivid
SETTING, and compelling CHARACTERS. Most work
of fiction also has THEMES

4.  *POETRY: It is a type of literature in which words are
chosen and arranged in a precise way to create certain
sounds and meanings. We can find poetry such as
odes, sonnets, narrative poems, lyric poems. As the
British poet Samuel Taylor mentioned, poetry is the best
words in the best order. Poets search for the correct
words and then arrange them in precise ways to
achieve specific effects. The result can be both eye-
catching and unforgettable.
 Poems are made up of LINES that form STANZAS.
 Brisk RHYTHM or singsong RHYMES

5.  *DRAMA: is meant to be performed. Characters and
conflicts are developed through dialogues and action.
We can see drama In comedies, radio plays, historical
dramas, etc
 In literature, a DRAMA is any work that is written to be
performed on a stage. A drama has all the elements of
good fiction- plot, characters, setting and theme. It is
divided into SCENES.
 *NONFICTION is writing that tells about real people,
events and places, such as autobiographies, essays,
news articles, biographies, speeches, features articles,
etc

6. *INFORMATIONAL NONFICTION is nothing like a fiction. It
includes texts such as news articles, manuals, and directions
to a friend´s house.
TYPE OF MEDIA
 *feature films: Motion pictures that use narrative elements to
tell stories
 *news media: Accounts of current events in newspapers
and magazines, as well as on TV, the radio, and the web
 *Tv shows: Programs broadcast on television
 *advertising: paid promotion of products, services,
candidates, or public service message using print.
Electronic and media
 *web sites: collections of pages on the world wide web.

7. STRATEGIES: LITERATURE
Reading actively means taking the time to ask questions,
clarify, and connect to what you´re reading, whether it´s a
message-board posting, a novel, or even a TV drama.
 BEFORE READING : what do I think this text is about?
what is my purpose for reading?
 DURING READING: what just happened? What details
help me to visualize the characters or events? What do I
predict might happen next?
 AFTER READING: How would I summarize the main idea
or the basic plot? What are the key ideas in the story? Did
I gain any new insights?

8. READING STRATEGIES
SKILLS
 *Preview: become familiar with the text
 *Set a purpose: know why you are reading
 *Connect: Find something you can personally relate to.
 *Use prior knowledge: Recall what you already know
about a topic
 *Predict: Guess what´s going to happen next
 *Visualize: Get a clear mental picture of what is being
described.
 *Monitor: Check your own understanding
 *Make inference: Make a logical guesses by considering
the text and your own experiences.

9.  STRATEGIES: READING
KNOW YOUR PURPOSE: For enjoyment- to learn- for research-to follow
directions
 WRITING PROCESS
Writing is a way to let others know who you are and how your mind
works. Any work of writing starts with careful planning
 PURPOSE (why am I writing?)-
 AUDIENCE (who are my readers?) -
 FORMAT (which format will best suit my purpose and audience?)
 Prewriting- listing
 Drafting- story map
 Revising and Editing- peer suggestions
 Publishing- publishing options

10. ACADEMIC VOCABULARY FOR
Fiction : plot – conflict- character- setting- theme- narrator-
point of view
Poetry: form- line-stanza- speaker- rhyme- rhythm- sound-
devices-imagery
Drama: plot- character-act- scene- stage- directions- dialogues
Nonfiction: purpose- text features- argument- persuasion
Media: medium- message- purpose- target- audience