This document discusses different literary genres. It defines literature and explains that there are four main genres: poetry, drama, fiction, and creative nonfiction. Each genre is then further defined. Poetry includes forms like sonnets, haiku, and narrative poems. Drama is meant to be performed and includes elements like characters and conflict. Fiction comes from imagination and includes novels, myths, and short stories. Creative nonfiction aims to give insights through factual works like diaries, memoirs, and speeches.