## Introduction

Introduction - Genre
Genre means kind or type. Genre can be based on many things including:

- The tone of the writing
- The writing style
- The narrative technique

How long it is? Short stories are short!
What it’s about? Is it about romance? Or history?
It is true or has it been made up by the author?
Why do we need to know about genre?
Well, written works that have the same characteristics are in the same genre.
That means that you know what to expect.
For example a historical short story – you know that it will take place at a time in the past (history). It will be a short piece (short) and it’s a narrative (story).
This section contains 4 steps. Work them through step by step.

Step | Activity
1 | Match the genres with the descriptions. Make a genre list of the books your read.
2 | Answer the questions about your travelling by train experiences.
3 | Read the first chapter of a book. Answer comprehension questions. Reply to a question about fiction and travel writing. Read a poem. Answer the questions. Compare first chapter and poem. Write in 150 words the best captures of feeling home.
4 | Write about what you miss at home when you are travelling.

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