Literary Genres mind maps

Using literary genres mind maps

These maps offer different ways into the unit. Some organize broad categories of writing, while others focus on a genre or a feature of drama. For a practical starting point, open Elements of drama: its branches connect cast, setting, dialogue, script and stage directions.

For fiction, the map on utopia and dystopia contrasts writing about ideal societies with dystopian literature. Other maps focus on science fiction, realistic fiction, fantasy and gothic fiction. For drama, Literature - Comedy Conventions looks at comic features and storylines, while the tragedy maps include terms such as hamartia and hubris.

Study with a map

Follow one branch at a time and explain the connections in your own words. Then compare a focused map with the broader map on literary genres. If you want to practice recalling terms or check your understanding, switch to flashcards or a quiz on the unit page. Choose a map that matches the topic you are studying.