It can be further distinguished according to major forms such as the novel, short story or drama; and works are often categorized according to historical periods or their adherence to certain aesthetic features or expectations (genre)..
Byinga thlela byi hambanisiwa hikuya hi swiyenge leswikulu kufana na Tinovhele, Switori swo koma kumbe Dirama; naswona mintirho leyi ya vutsari yithlela yi hambanisiwa hi tinguva ta matimu kumbe mboyamelo wa matsalwa.