Genres & Subgenres

2. a standalone piece of fiction that is longer than a short story or novelette but shorter than a novel
3. a literary technique that uses humor,irony,exaggeration,or ridicule to expose and criticize foolishness and corruption in individuals or society
6. a genre that portrays characters and events that could happen in the real world
9. a form of written language that is not poetry
10. a genre that includes plays, either tragic or comedic
12. a genre that involves solving a crime or a puzzle
15. a genre that aims to scare or unsettle the audience
16. a fictitious narrative usually about origins
17. subgenre that includes stories based on historical events
19. a type of drama that aims to make the audience laugh

1. a blend of tragedy and comedy
2. a prose narrative that falls between a short story and a novel in terms of word count
4. the study and interpretation of sacred tales or fables that explain various aspects of the human condition and cultural beliefs
5. a genre that tells the story of a person's life, often written by someone else
7. a genre that involves magic, mythical creatures, or other supernatural elements
8. a type of traditional story passed down through generations
11. a type of drama that often involves exaggerated emotions and stereotypical characters
13. a genre that focuses on the American frontier and cowboy culture
14. a genre that explores imaginative and futuristic concepts
18. a short tale that teaches a moral or a lesson, often with animals or inanimate things as characters