Chapter 1

          The number one thing I realized when reading this chapter is genre is not just about the style of writing but it is much more about the format and medium. Genre in writing is different than in other things like music and movies because while it does have specific sub genres for books, it does not end there. When asked to identify a genre of writing, most people would only think about books and how the story in the book can be sad, scary, funny, etc. but in reality the book is a genre of writing in itself and there are many more that aren't recognized. For identifying a genre, the book first asks us to think about target audience, and purpose of writing. Then with rhetoric and media we are given the platform to portray the genre we have deemed appropriate. Not all genres are created equal either. In order to write a short story, one would need nothing more than a pencil and paper, but when it comes to writing editorials and or news articles a lot more must go into it. Some genres require more information and must be treated more seriously. Overall, this chapter taught me more than I thought it would and I can now confidently talk about genres in writing whereas I only thought I could before.