Defending Genre Classification

Worksheet Description

This worksheet engages students in a thoughtful analysis of the genre classification of Jane Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility.” Students are presented with three potential genres – romance, coming of age, and satire – and are instructed to choose one genre that they believe best fits the novel. They will then write a short, persuasive essay explaining their choice.

In crafting their essays, students will need to provide evidence and arguments that support their selected genre classification. This exercise encourages critical thinking, literary analysis, and close reading as students consider the novel’s themes, character development, and overall narrative style. It fosters a deeper understanding of genre conventions and how they apply to “Sense and Sensibility.”