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What's That Genre Mean? Part 7
Every item asks you to pick a genre, but there are so many! How can you tell one from the other?
This is an ongoing topic. If you are interested in the other genres covered previously, you can check out the following links:
Reference - The reference genre usually refers to books that can be used as reference - encyclopedias, dictionaries, etc. However, this genre could also go with a list of references, like a bibliography.
Regional - Regional will typically refer to something based on a certain geographic area. The southwest, for example, would be an example of a region, and a story related to its history or a myth related to it would be considered regional.
Relationship - This is a very wide genre. Relationships don't necessarily have to be romantic, there are so many different kinds. There are relationships between family members, friends, co-workers, etc. Anything that has to do with something like that would fit in this genre. This is not often a genre that stands alone - it is usually paired with others.
Religious - I think the biggest mistake made with this is assuming that religion means "Christian". That is not the case. There are many world religions, and they would all fit into this genre.
Research - This genre would lean toward more academic writing. Things that need to be researched before making decisions and putting it down on paper (or on the screen, as is the case here).
Reviewing - While there is a scene for reviewing products and published books, I believe this genre is more specifically geared toward this website. The one most unique and most awesome thing about this site is its reviewing system, and here is a genre designed for you to dive into it in ways other than actual reviewing.
Romance/Love - Oh, I think this one needs little explanation. If it's ushy, gooshy, spicy, or sweet... it likely goes here.
Satire - According to Google definitions, satire is "the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices." Some examples of satires would include The Simpsons, Brave New World, Animal Farm, Lord of the Flies, Fahrenheit 451, and many others. It is a fascinating genre probably best described by the books that lie within it.
Sci-fi - Ahh, the genre of science fiction. It is one of my favorites! I think that a common misconception is that it must involve space or flying cars. Indeed, while that does fit into the genre, that is not the only interpretation. This genre is for anything futuristic, so apocalypse type stories can also fit here quite well.
Scientific - Since Science Fiction covers the fictional portion of this topic, I think that Scientific would lean more toward the non-fiction. Scientific journals, scientific observations, all could fit here.
Self Help - I believe the name of this genre speaks for itself - if it involves improving one's self, it goes here. 
Spiritual - I believe this genre is much like religious, so I will simply refer you back up this way.
Sports - Also rather self-explanatory. Hehe. Do we have any future broadcasters out there?
Supernatural - Supernatural would be anything that refers to a force beyond scientific understanding. |
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