14: Style and Genre of the Quran| Intro to Quran for Non-Muslims

Let’s talk about the Style of the Quran in a series of postulates:
First and foremost is that Quran is “spoken word”, as opposed to “written word”. God is talking in the style of an orator, and delivering speeches on particular issues or addressing specific audiences.
Second, is that Quran is incredibly literary.
So what is Quran’s literary genre then?