What is a Genre? A Literary Guide for English Students and Teachers

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What does genre mean? What are some examples of genres in literature and film? Professor Ehren Pflugfelder answers these questions using examples from popular movies, literature, and everyday life. The short video is designed to help high school and college English students to not only identify genres of various art forms but also to analyze their structure and purpose. The video is sponsored by the School of Writing, Literature, and Film at Oregon State University