- Novel: A long narrative with a complex plot and multiple characters. - Short story: A concise narrative with a single main plot and fewer characters. - Essay: A nonfiction piece that presents an argument or opinion. - Memoir: A nonfiction account of the author's own experiences. - Biography: A nonfiction account of another person's life.
Poetry
- Lyric poetry: Expresses personal emotions and experiences. - Narrative poetry: Tells a story or relates an event. - Dramatic poetry: Written for performance, often featuring characters and dialogue. - Haiku: A three-line Japanese poem with a specific syllable count (5-7-5). - Sonnet: A fourteen-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme.
Drama
- Play: A work written for performance, featuring characters, dialogue, and stage directions. - Tragedy: A play that depicts the downfall of a protagonist. - Comedy: A play that depicts the resolution of conflicts through laughter. - Historical drama: A play that depicts events from the past. - Musical: A play that incorporates music and dance.
Other Forms
- Screenplay: A script written for a film or television show. - Short film: A film that is shorter than a feature film. - Graphic novel: A novel told through sequential art (drawing and text). - Comic book: A magazine or book containing sequential art stories. - Children's literature: Literature written for children, often featuring themes of adventure, growth, and morality.