Complete the table below:
Literary Genres Characteristics Examples of Subgenres
Poetry Narrative:
Epic:
Song:
Drama Tragedy:
Comedy:
Musical:
Prose Novel:
Short Story:
Poetry Narrative: Tells a story
Epic: A long narrative poem, often featuring a hero and addressing themes of grandeur and heroism
Song: A short poetic composition meant to be sung or set to music
Drama Tragedy: A serious play that depicts the downfall or suffering of a protagonist
Comedy: A lighthearted play or humorous work that aims to entertain the audience
Musical: A dramatic work that combines spoken dialogue, music, and dance
Prose Novel: A long fictional narrative that explores complex characters and a variety of themes
Short Story: A brief work of fiction that focuses on a single incident or character