* Tragedies: These plays are characterized by conflict, violence, and death. Some of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies include _Romeo and Juliet_, _Hamlet_, _Othello_, and _King Lear_.
* Histories: These plays are based on real historical events. Some of Shakespeare's most famous histories include _Henry IV, Part 1_, _Henry IV, Part 2_, and _Henry V_.
* Romances: These plays are characterized by love, adventure, and magic. Some of Shakespeare's most famous romances include _The Winter's Tale_, _Cymbeline_, and _The Tempest_.
* Sonnets: These are 14-line poems that are typically written in iambic pentameter. Shakespeare wrote 154 sonnets, which are some of the most famous poems in English literature.