14 Examples of Genres
- Dream journal
- Journal Entry
- Newspaper article
- Photo Essay
- Satire — text/audio/video
- Personal Letter/Apology
- Greeting Card
- Academic Essay
- Schedule/Planner
- Things-to-Do List/Grocery List
- Inner Monologue Representing Internal Conflicts
- Classified or Personal Ads
- Personal Essay or Philosophical Questions
- Political Campaign Posters, Buttons, or Ads
- Internet memes
- Kinetic Typography
- Top Ten List/Glossary or Dictionary
- Poetry
- Song Lyrics
- Autobiographical Essay
- Business Letter or Correspondence/Persuasive or Advocacy Letter/Complaint
- Business Proposal
- Commentary
- Biographical Summary
- Critique of a Published Source
- Speech or Debate
- TED Talk
- Testimonial
- “A Day in the Life” article
- Animation
- Word Cloud
- Historical Times Context Essay
- Textbook Article
- Science Article or Report/Business Article or Report
- Encyclopedia Article
- Short Scene from a Play with Notes for Stage Directions
- Short Scene from a Movie with Notes for Camera Shots
- Dialogue of a Conversation among Two or More People
- Short Story
- Company Branding/Logos
- Adventure Magazine Story
- Ghost Story
- Myth, Tall Tale, or Fairy Tale
- Talk Show Interview or Panel
- Recipe and Description of Traditional Holiday Events
- Character Analysis or Case Study
- Comedy Routine or Parody
- Chart or Diagram with Explanation and Analysis
- Brochure/Newsletter
- Time Line or Chain of Events
- Map with Explanation and Analysis
- Magazine/TV Advertisement or Infomercial
- Restaurant Description and Menu
- Travel Brochure Description
- Travel Blog
- How-To or Directions Booklet
- Wedding, Graduation or Special Event Invitation
- Birth Certificate
- Local News Report
- Tattoo Design
- Review or Poster for a Movie, Book, or TV Program
- Board Game or Trivial Pursuit with Answers and Rules
- Architecture
- Album cover/video game cover
- Comic Strip or Graphic Novel excerpt
- Prezi Presentation
- Informational Video/Public Service Announcement (PSA)
- Website
- Blog Posting
- Podcast (audio)/Vodcast (video)
- Twitter Conversation
- Facebook Update
- Letter to the Editor
- Screencast
- Newspaper or Magazine Feature/Human Interest Story
- Obituary, Eulogy or Tribute
- News Program Story or Announcement
- Tabloid Article
Here are some additional resources:
- Genres of writing with directions: http://twp.duke.edu/twp-writing-studio/resources/genres-of-writing
- Tips for Writing Genres: https://writingcommons.org/article/genres/
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Satirical Commentary
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