5 Types of Literature?
AnswerThe 5 main types of literature include poetry, prose, drama, media, and non-fiction. Each of these genres is split up between fiction and non-fiction. Poetry is one of the oldest forms of literature. Prose is defined as any form of text that is not poetry. Drama can be called plays, but this genre is not always in writing. Non-fiction is a broader category in the main genres of literature and you’ll find this type of literature in textbooks and essays. Media is a type of literature that is actually new to the main list of literature genres and includes newspapers, magazines, and other news delivery mediums.