Genre is the category the story is in, the type of story it is. By that I mean if it's a mystery, biography, fantasy or the like.
Genre in literature refers to specific categories or types of literary works that share common characteristics such as style, themes, and narrative structures. Different genres include fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, mystery, romance, Science Fiction, and fantasy, among others. Genres help both readers and writers to classify and understand different types of literary works.
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The prefix sub- means "under," or "lesser." A sub-genre is a genre within a genre, that is a specific category within a more general one. For example, within the genre of Juvenalia, or "children's literature," a sub-genre might be books specifically intended for pre-teen boys.
the genre is children's literature
Another genre (distinctive type of writing in literature) is the short story.
The prefix sub- means "under," or "lesser." A sub-genre is a genre within a genre, that is a specific category within a more general one. For example, within the genre of Juvenalia, or "children's literature," a sub-genre might be books specifically intended for pre-teen boys.
The battle of Dorking is credited with starting the genre of invasion literature. This genre typically explores themes of national defense, warfare, and the impact of foreign invasion on society.
A work utilizing several genres from within a certain medium
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The best books in a genre
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The best books in a genre
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