Introducing Genre in Literary Study

Vocabulary flashcards based on the lecture notes for English 170: Introducing Genre.

Genre

A term that denotes types or classes of literature.

Cultural Situation

The context in which voice and style of expression arise.

Voice

The style of expression that reflects the situation from which it comes.

Genre Theory

A framework for discussing similarities based on common ground among communities of readers and writers.

Discourse Community

A group of people who participate in the same genre and communicate in similar ways about the same topic.

Academic Writing

Writing that prioritizes clarity and evidence-based reasoning, often adhering to specific genre conventions.

Genre Conventions

Shared elements and expectations, such as character types and themes, that define a specific genre.

Research Article

A genre typically following the IMRaD structure, used to report original research findings.

Literary Analysis Essay

A specific type of essay that analyzes a literary work by focusing on elements like theme and character.

Annotated Bibliography

A list of citations followed by a brief, critical summary of each source's relevance and quality.

Signposting Language

Words and phrases that guide readers through a text by indicating structure and key points.