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(English)

In 2010, fresh out of college, I embarked on a daring journey to Europe. With no funds, no cell phone, and no clear direction, I spent a year and a half exploring, experiencing the adventure of a lifetime.

Now, fourteen years older and hopefully a touch wiser, the allure of the road beckons once more, and perhaps my immigrant and nomadic friends can relate to the quest for profound questions and answers.

Is identity merely dictated by nationality, passport stamps, or governmental actions? Or does it spring from the choices we make and the energy we radiate?

For me, global events have been so polarizing and I find myself back at the heart of the same questions I faced years ago:

What defines being Russian? What defines being American?

Many have questioned my decision to explore the Balkans this year. My response is simple: amidst global politics, conflicts, and sorrow, I opt to engage with the world by understanding its people, not their leaders. In doing so, I seek to redefine my identity within the broader context of humanity.

As I share the captivating tales of the individuals and locales I encounter along this journey of self-discovery, I hope to inspire you to seek alternative paths to defining yourselves beyond societal norms. Remember, life is an ongoing odyssey, and I invite you all to accompany me on mine for the time being... and extend the invitation for you to include me in yours when the time comes!

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(Español)

En 2010, recién graduado de la universidad, me embarqué en una atrevida aventura hacia Europa. Sin fondos, sin celular y sin una dirección clara, pasé un año y medio explorando, experimentando la aventura de toda una vida.

Ahora, catorce años más viejo y espero que un poco más sabio, el llamado del camino vuelve a resonar, y quizás mis amigos inmigrantes y nómadas puedan identificarse con la búsqueda de preguntas y respuestas profundas.

¿Es la identidad simplemente dictada por la nacionalidad, los sellos en el pasaporte o las acciones gubernamentales? ¿O surge de las elecciones que hacemos y la energía que irradiamos?

Para mí, los eventos globales han sido tan polarizantes que me encuentro nuevamente en el centro de las mismas preguntas que enfrenté hace años:

¿Qué define ser ruso? ¿Qué define ser estadounidense?

Muchos han cuestionado mi decisión de explorar los Balcanes este año. Mi respuesta es simple: en medio de la política global, los conflictos y la tristeza, elijo conectarme con el mundo entendiendo a su gente, no a sus líderes. Al hacerlo, busco redefinir mi identidad dentro del contexto más amplio de la humanidad.

Al compartir las cautivadoras historias de las personas y lugares que encuentro en este viaje de autodescubrimiento, espero inspirarlos a buscar caminos alternativos para definirse más allá de las normas sociales. Recuerden, la vida es una odisea continua, y los invito a todos a acompañarme en la mía por el momento... ¡y extiendo la invitación para que me incluyan en la suya cuando llegue el momento!

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(Русский)

В 2010 году, сразу после окончания университета, я отправилась в смелое путешествие в Европу. Без денег, без мобильного телефона и без ясного направления, я провела полтора года, исследуя, переживая приключение всей жизни.

Теперь, через четырнадцать лет, надеюсь, немного мудрее, меня снова манит дорога, и возможно мои иммигрантские и номадические друзья смогут понять стремление к глубоким вопросам и ответам.

Является ли идентичность просто результатом национальности, отметок в паспорте или действий правительства? Или она проистекает из выборов, которые мы делаем, и энергии, которую мы излучаем?

Для меня глобальные события были настолько поляризующими, что я снова оказалась перед теми же вопросами, которые стояли передо мной много лет назад:

Что определяет быть русским? Что определяет быть американцем?

Многие поставили под сомнение моё решение исследовать Балканы в этом году. Мой ответ прост: среди глобальной политики, конфликтов и горя, я выбираю взаимодействовать с миром, понимая его людей, а не их лидеров. Таким образом, я стремлюсь переопределить свою идентичность в более широком контексте человечества.

Поделившись захватывающими историями о людях и местах, которые я встречу в этом путешествии самоопределения, я надеюсь вдохновить вас искать альтернативные пути определения себя за пределами общественных норм. Помните, жизнь - это непрерывная одиссея, и я приглашаю вас всех путешествовать со мной на моём пути... и расширяю приглашение включить меня в ваш, когда придет время!

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What is Genre?

*Genre*
*Definition of Genre*
```Genre means a type of art, literature, or music characterized by a specific form, content, and style``` .

_For example_ ,
literature has four main genres:

*Poetry,*
*Drama*,
*Fiction, and*
*Non-fiction.*

```All of these genres have particular features and functions that distinguish them from one another.``` Hence, it is necessary on the part of readers to know which category of genre they are reading in order to understand the message it conveys, as they may have certain expectations prior to the reading concerned.

*Types of Genre*

There are five types of genres in literature, which include:

*Poetry*

_Poetry is the first major literary genre_
All types of poetry share specific characteristics. In fact, poetry is a form of text that follows a meter and rhythm, with each line and syllable. It is further subdivided into different genres, such an epic poem, narrative, romantic, dramatic, and lyric.
*Dramatic poetry* includes melodrama, tragedy, and comedy, while other poems includes ode, sonnet, elegy, ballad, song, and epic.

*Popular examples of epic poems include Paradise Lost, by John Milton,* The Iliad and The Odyssey, by Homer. Examples of romantic poems include Red Red Rose, by Robert Burns. All these poetic forms share specific features, such as they do not follow paragraphs or sentences; they use stanzas and lines instead. Some forms follow very strict rules of length, and number of stanzas and lines, such as villanelle, sonnet, and haiku. Others may be free-form, like Feelings, Now, by Katherine Foreman, which is devoid of any regular meter and rhyme scheme. Besides that, often poetry uses figurative language, such as metaphor, simile, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, and alliteration to create heightened effect.

*Drama*

Drama is a form of text that is performed in front of an audience. It is also called a play. Its written text contains dialogues, and stage directions. This genre has further categories such as comedy, tragedy, and tragicomedy. William Shakespeare is known as the father of English drama. His well-known plays include Taming of the Shrew, Romeo & Juliet, and Hamlet. Greek playwrights were the pioneers in this field, such as Sophocles’ masterpiece Oedipus Rex, and Antigone, while modern dramas include Death of a Salesman, by Arthur Miller.

*Prose*

This type of written text is different from poetry in that it has complete sentences organized into paragraphs. Unlike poetry, prose focuses on characters and plot, rather than focusing on sounds. It includes short stories and novels, while fiction and non-fiction are its sub genres. Prose is further categorized into essays, speeches, sermons, and interpretations.

*Fiction*

Fiction has three categories that are, realistic, non-realistic, and semi-fiction. Usually, fiction work is not real and therefore, authors can use complex figurative language to touch readers’ imaginations. Unlike poetry, it is more structured, follows proper grammatical pattern, and correct mechanics. A fictional work may incorporate fantastical and imaginary ideas from everyday life. It comprises some important elements such as plot, exposition, foreshadowing, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Popular examples of literary fiction include, James Joyce’s novel A Portrait of an Artist as a Young Man, Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities, Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, and Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird.

*Non-Fiction*
Non-fiction is a vast category that also has sub-genres; it could be creative like a personal essay, or factual, like a scientific paper. It may also use figurative language, however, not unlike poetry, or fiction has. Sometimes, non-fiction may tell a story, like an autobiography, or sometimes it may convey information to readers.

*Other examples of non-fiction include* biographies, diaries, memoirs, journals, fantasies, mysteries, and romances. A popular example of non-fiction genre is Michael Pollan’s highly celebrated book, The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals, which is an account of the eating habits of Americans.

*Function of Genre.*

Different genres have different roles. For example, fiction and dramatic genres help students and writers learn and improve their communication skills. A poetic genre, on the other hand, enhances imaginative and emotional power of the readers. Non-fictional texts and essays help readers develop analytical and persuasive capabilities. However, the major function of genre is to establish a code of behavior between the writers and audience, and keep the readers informed about the topics discussed or the themes presented.

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