2.5 Literature & Genres
Literature
English is about the study of literature. This is a fancy way of saying good quality writing that has lasting importance.
This includes novels, poems and short stories that help you learn more about human nature and your world.
Literature can be broken down into many different genres – which is another way to say different types or categories.
Learning about the different genres helps you when you read. If you know what genre a story is, you will know what to expect as you read and this makes reading easier. Reading a variety of genres also widens your view of what is available in the world of literature.