Here's the completed table for the various literary genres, their characteristics, and examples of subgenres:
| Literary Genres | Characteristics | Examples of Subgenres | |------------------|------------------------------------------|----------------------------------| | Poetry | Highly structured, uses meter and rhyme; expresses emotions; often employs figurative language | Sonnet, Limerick, Haiku | | Narrative | Tells a story with characters, plot, and setting; can be fictional or factual | Novella, Graphic Novel | | Epic | A long narrative poem, often about heroic deeds; explores themes of good vs. evil | Classical Epic, Modern Epic | | Song | A lyric composition meant to be sung; expresses feelings or tells a story through music | Ballad, Anthem | | Drama | A form of literature intended for performance; includes dialogue and stage directions | Script, Screenplay | | Tragedy | A serious drama that typically ends in disaster for the protagonist; explores human suffering | Greek Tragedy, Shakespearean Tragedy | | Comedy | A light-hearted drama that often ends with a happy resolution; uses humor and satire | Farce, Romantic Comedy | | Musical | A stage production incorporating songs, spoken dialogue, and dance; combines elements of drama and music | Jukebox Musical, Concept Musical | | Prose | Written or spoken language in its ordinary form; includes fiction and non-fiction | Serials, Memoirs | | Novel | A long, fictional narrative that explores complex themes, characters, and plots | Historical Fiction, Mystery Novel | | Short Story | A brief fictional narrative that focuses on a specific theme or character; more concise than a novel | Flash Fiction, Fable |
Feel free to modify or add more examples or characteristics if necessary!