Genres -

Beyond literary classification, writing is often categorized by its primary goal: Types of Genres: A Literary Guide | SNHU

While there are hundreds of specific sub-genres, most works fall into four broad literary categories: Genres

: Works intended for performance, such as plays and screenplays. 2. Functional Styles of Writing Beyond literary classification

: Artistic expression using rhythmic and metaphorical language. even if they reference real-world events.

: Stories born from imagination, even if they reference real-world events.