Narrative Genre

A Narrative Genre is a genre for narratives (that organizes and categorizes stories based on their content, form, and style).

• Context:
  • It can be based on themes: such as epic, tragedy, comedy, and romance.
  • It can be used across different mediums, including literature, film, theater, and video games, to guide creators, scholars, and audiences in understanding the narrative's intentions and conventions.
  • It can influence the narrative's tone, setting, character development, and plot, providing a framework for constructing and analyzing stories.
  • It can reflect Cultural Norms, Historical Norms, and Societal Norms.
  • It can (often) overlaps with Literary Genres and Film Genres.
  • It can facilitate communication about narratives by providing a common vocabulary for discussing story similarities and differences.
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• Example(s):
  • Epic Genre, characterized by grand scale and scope, often dealing with heroic deeds and adventures.
  • Mystery Genre, focusing on solving a crime or uncovering secrets, typically involving a detective or investigator.
  • Science Fiction Genre, exploring futuristic, speculative, or imaginative themes, often dealing with technology and its impact on society.
  • Fantasy Genre, featuring magical, supernatural elements, and often set in entirely fictional worlds with their own rules and lore.
  • Horror Genre, designed to evoke fear, suspense, or horror, often through the presence of supernatural elements or psychological tension.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Non-Narrative Forms such as expository writing, which aims to inform or explain rather than tell a story.
  • Art Genre.
• See: Epic Film, Narrative, Genre, Homer, Film, Theatre, Television Show, Novel, Video Game.

References

2024

• (Wikipedia, 2024) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narrative_genre Retrieved:2024-2-23.
  • The concept of narrative genre encompasses the various categorizations of narratives based on thematic, stylistic, or formal criteria. This classification aids in the analysis and understanding of narratives, as well as in the identification of patterns and conventions across different cultures and historical periods. The versatility of narrative genres reflects the diverse ways in which stories can be told and experienced, adapting to the changing landscapes of culture, technology, and audience expectations.