Literary genres
Literary genres are the Gender
different groups or categories into
which we can classify literary
works based on their content and
structure. The literary genre is
made up of different groups that
allow us to classify the
literary texts depending on their
specific content.
Characteristics Classification of the
Lyrical: Express Literary genres
feelings and thoughts. Of shape generic,
literary genres are classified in
Characteristics : Predominates three
the categories such as epic, lyrical,
subjectivity of the writer. Usually it dramatic. A literary genre is
is written in verse but also exist in nothing more than a form of
prose. categorization of literary works,
according to the content they have.
Epic Genre: Relates real or
imaginary events that have
happened to the poet or another
person.
Characteristics: It is extremely
objective in nature. His form of
expression was always the verse.
Dramatic Genre: It is the type of
genre used in theater.
Characteristics : Through
dialogue and some characters, the
author raises various conflicts. It
can be written in verse or prose. Its
essential purpose is the
representation to the public.
• Usually in verse
• Expresses
emotions

• Usually in prose
• A narrator tells a
story

Dialogue to
represent on a
stage
 What are they used for?
Literary genres?
Literary genres structural
models that help us classify
different literary texts. They also
function as a frame of reference for
the author and the public. The
classification criteria have always
been the same, the content of the
work, and the relationship of the
author's attitude towards the
literary fact.