Sub Genre and Hybrid Genre

Genre subgenre hybrid from MissConnell 


Hybrid Genre 

In creative works, a hybrid genre refers to a combination of two or more stylistic, themed categories. Examples of hybrid genre fiction might include a science fiction horror novel or a romantic suspense novel.

A genre is a category or classification of some creative work, most notably works of fiction. These categories are created by sets of official and sometimes unofficial rules agreed upon by scholars and fans of the genre in question. For example, general expectations concerning plot, character, and theme in a romance novel might consist of a primary plot focus on the romantic relationship between two characters and a happy ending. Genre categories in fiction include, but are not limited to, the following: science fiction, fantasy, horror, romance, mystery, and thriller. Subdivisions also exist within each of these genres.

A hybrid genre occurs when an author or other creative professional attempts to merge two or more genres. While elements of one genre might be stronger in the work, the professional still abides by the guiding rules of both genres. Science fiction and fantasy are two genres that are often merged by fiction writers. 

Sub-Genre

A sub-genre is a sub-category of a specific genre, and can apply to literature, music, film, theater, video games, or other forms of art. Genres were created to classify artistic works into descriptive categories, and a sub-genre breaks down those categories into more defined subjects. This concept emerged around 300 B.C.E., when Greek philosophers Aristotle and Plato organized various written works into three categories. Numerous genres have been added since, and the list of subject matter continues to grow. Due to the amount of artistic material in the world today, sub-categories of major topics make searching material easier because it is a well-organized format.