Genre can be divided according to different classification criteria, including but not limited to the following aspects:
First, according to the content and theme:
1. Prose: expressing thoughts, feelings and opinions in the form of prose, such as prose and essays.
2. Poetry: express emotions and thoughts through rhyme, rhythm and images, such as ancient poems and modern poems.
3. Novels: Fiction-based storylines and characterization, such as novels and short stories.
4. Drama: dialogue and stage performance are the main means of expression, such as drama and opera.
Second, according to the form and structure:
Reportage: Narration based on objective and true facts, such as reportage and documentary literature.
2. Fantasy literature: characterized by surreal, exaggerated and absurd elements, such as science fiction and fantasy literature.
3. Narrative literature: the story and characters, such as novels and long poems, are all expressed through continuous narration.
4. Describe literature: mainly by describing the environment, characters and details, such as prose and poetry.
Third, according to the media and form:
1. Paper documents: spread through printed media such as books, newspapers and magazines.
2. Network literature: creation and dissemination based on network platforms, such as online novels and Weibo literature.
3. Oral literature: oral language and oral tradition are the main forms, such as folk stories and buzzwords.
The significance of genre existence
1, Guide to Literary Creation and Reading: Genre provides a framework and a guide to expression for writers' creation, and writers can choose a genre suitable for their own creative intentions and styles for in-depth exploration and expression. For readers, genre means that they can choose their own works according to their own interests and preferences, thus improving the reading effect and experience.
2. Enrich literary diversity and inherit cultural traditions: the existence of genres preserves and inherits the literary creation traditions and characteristics of different periods and regions. Each school has its unique historical origin and cultural connotation. Through the inheritance and evolution of literary works, these genres make literature diverse and inclusive, and enrich people's cultural life.