Literary genre

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/literary-genre

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is a literary genre?A literary genre is a group that classifies books by shared elements like story style, themes, and the way they are written. It helps readers know what to expect.
2. How do genres change over time?Genres grow and change as new ideas, cultures, and technology appear. Authors mix and move between genres to create fresh stories.

Literary Technique: The specific methods and stylistic devices employed by authors to craft their narratives and convey meaning.
Tone: The author's attitude or feeling towards the subject matter and audience, expressed through word choice and style.
Prose: Written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure, as opposed to poetry.
Allegory: A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.