Let's Discuss-JMM: Literary genres

What are the different types of literary genres that you know?
Give some examples of stories. Discuss in class.

siti zulaikha saree said...: hi madam, is hang Tuah story in traditional literature or historical fiction?; 4 August 2012 at 23:06
Unknown said...: hi, mdm, i'm a bit confused on the differences between these two term; 'folktales' and 'folklore'.
according to one of the articles from the internet,

Folktales are considered part of the larger category of folklore that includes everything from nursery rhymes and fables to home remedies and proverbs. Folktales have some elements in common and come in several different forms. Some types of folktales are: fairy tales, noodlehead tales, cumulative tales, pourquoi tales, and animal stories.
Is this piece of information relevant?; 5 August 2012 at 00:04
Unknown said...: Hi Madame :)
Is Picture Book considered as one of the literary genre?; 5 August 2012 at 00:34
Unknown said...: HI THURGA,
IN SOME BOOKS IT IS. HOWEVER, YOU CAN HAVE PICTURE BOOKS FORMAT FOR MORE THAN ONE GENRE AS WE HAVE SEEN IN CLASS.; 5 August 2012 at 01:01
Unknown said...: HI AGAIN THURGA,
LOOK UP THE LINK ON DEFINITION. IT SAYS PICTURE BOOK IS A GENRE. HAPPY STUDYING. BYE; 5 August 2012 at 01:09
Unknown said...: Owh. . Thank you Madame. .I read one article which says that picture book is a genre. I look update myself about it through the link you've provided up there . . Bye Madame :D; 6 August 2012 at 07:39

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