Fiction Genre
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A Fiction Genre is a narrative genre for fiction stories (which categorizes works based on shared themes, structures, and narrative elements).
- Context:
- It can (typically) establish Genre Conventions and Narrative Patterns.
- It can (typically) define Genre Expectations for audiences.
- It can (often) guide Creative Decisions in storytelling.
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- It can range from being a Major Fiction Genre to being a Niche Fiction Genre, depending on audience reach.
- It can range from being a Pure Fiction Genre to being a Hybrid Fiction Genre, depending on genre mixing.
- It can range from being a Traditional Fiction Genre to being an Emerging Fiction Genre, depending on historical development.
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- It can influence Story Structure and Character Types.
- It can shape Marketing Strategy and Audience Targeting.
- It can evolve through Genre Innovation and Cultural Change.
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- Example(s):
- Major Fiction Genres, such as:
- Horror Fiction, focusing on fear and supernatural elements.
- Romance Fiction, centered on romantic relationships.
- Mystery Fiction, emphasizing puzzle-solving and suspense.
- Popular Fiction Genres, such as:
- Science Fiction, exploring scientific possibilities.
- Fantasy Fiction, creating magical worlds.
- Thriller Fiction, building tension and excitement.
- Specialized Fiction Genres, such as:
- Young Adult Fiction, targeting teenage readers.
- Historical Fiction, set in past time periods.
- Literary Fiction, emphasizing artistic merit.
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- Major Fiction Genres, such as:
- Counter-Example(s):
- Non-Fiction Genres, which deal with factual content.
- Technical Genres, which focus on instructional content.
- Academic Genres, which emphasize scholarly analysis.
- Documentary Genres, which present real events.
- See: Genre Theory, Literary Category, Genre Convention, Fiction, Story Type, Narrative Form, Genre Analysis, Thriller Fiction.
References
2024
- (Wikipedia, 2024) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiction_genres Retrieved:2024-4-29.
- A fiction genre is a category of literary composition characterized by particular styles, forms, or contents. Fiction genres are classifications that specify particular settings, character types, plot elements or storytelling methods.