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poetry and other forms of literature? ? Poetry plays with sounds, words and grammar. ? Poetry is difficult to write, but interesting to read. ? Poetry calls up all the colors, feelings, experiences and curious images of a dream world. How many categories of literature can you name? Category of literature Description Fiction Nonfiction poetry drama short story novel science fiction romance ● has a repeated rhythm ● focuses on feelings ● tells a story through action and speech ● first written and then performed on stage ● only a few characters ● a simple plot ● many characters ● a plex plot ● popular ● in a newspaper ● reports factual information describes the life of a person describes the author’s own life news article biography autobio