Epic poetry is characterized by its length, narrative structure, use of rhyme and meter, and inclusion of metaphors and other figures of speech.

Blank verse is a type of poetry that does not follow a specific rhyme scheme, but maintains a consistent meter, typically iambic pentameter.

Dramatic poetry is a type of poetry that is meant to be performed, often in the form of a verse play or dramatic monologue.

A novella is a work of fiction that is longer than a short story but shorter than a novel, typically ranging from 10,000 to 40,000 words.

Non-fiction writing is a type of writing that is based on real events or facts, rather than fictional characters and settings.

Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that consists of three lines, with five syllables in the first line, seven syllables in the second line, and five syllables in the third line.

Satire is a genre of writing that uses humor to criticize or ridicule individuals, institutions, or societal norms.

Free verse is a type of poetry that does not follow a specific rhyme scheme or meter, allowing the poet to express themselves more freely.

Prose writing is a type of writing that uses ordinary language and syntax, rather than the heightened language and structure of poetry.

A sonnet is a poem consisting of 14 lines, typically written in iambic pentameter and following a specific rhyme scheme.

Autobiography is a genre of writing in which the author tells the story of their own life, written by the subject themselves.

Allegory is a genre of writing in which a story or poem has a hidden meaning, typically representing abstract ideas or moral lessons.

Epic drama is a genre of drama that tells a story of heroic proportions, often involving gods, goddesses, and mythical creatures. The Iliad is an example of an epic drama.

Tragedy is a genre of drama or literature that tells a story of a character who experiences great suffering or misfortune, often leading to their downfall or death.

Science fiction is a genre of literature that deals with imaginary worlds and technologies, often set in the future or in a different world, and often involving elements of science or technology.