Genres Of Literature

noun an exceptionally long and arduous task or activity

adjective of, relating to, or characteristic of an epic or epics

• The film was hailed as an epic masterpiece by critics.
• That concert was absolutely epic!
• Dude, that party was so epic!
• The battle between good and evil was an epic struggle.

noun a literary genre that includes novels, short stories, and other works of prose fiction

adjective relating to or characteristic of fiction

• The library has a large collection of classic fiction novels.
• I love getting lost in a good fiction book.
• That movie was total fiction, it didn't even make sense.
• His explanation was pure fiction, there's no way that could have happened.

noun a book, film, or play that is exciting and frightening

adjective describing something that is thrilling or exciting

• The new novel is a gripping thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
• I love watching thrillers on movie night with my friends.
• That thriller movie had me shook!
• Life can be a thrilling rollercoaster ride full of unexpected twists and turns.

noun a serious drama typically describing a conflict between the protagonist and a superior force (such as destiny) and having a sorrowful or disastrous conclusion

adjective tragic

• The play ended in tragedy when the main character met an untimely death.
• It's such a tragedy that the concert got canceled at the last minute.
• Losing my phone right before the trip was a total tragedy.
• The collapse of the company was a tragedy that rippled through the entire industry.

noun a literary genre that blends elements of tragedy and comedy, often featuring a mix of serious and humorous elements

adjective describing something that combines tragic and comedic elements

• The play we watched last night was a perfect example of a tragicomedy, blending elements of both tragedy and comedy.
• I love watching tragicomedies because they always keep me entertained with a mix of sad and funny moments.
• That movie we saw was like a total tragicomedy - it had us laughing one minute and crying the next.
• Life can sometimes feel like a tragicomedy, with unexpected twists and turns that keep us on our toes.

noun a novel dealing with one person's formative years or spiritual education

• The novel is considered a classic bildungsroman, following the protagonist's coming-of-age journey.
• I really enjoyed that bildungsroman book about a young person growing up and learning important life lessons.
• Dude, that bildungsroman story was so relatable, it felt like reading about my own life.
• The bildungsroman of my career has been filled with challenges and growth, shaping me into who I am today.