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literature came from the word….?
littera means letter
what is literature?
Literature is a faithful reproduction of life, executed in an artistic pattern
where did literature force gain?
from the universality of its thought and appeal
Why do people write literature? state 4 reasons
- For self-expression.
- To spread knowledge and information.
- To pass on ideas and values.
- To convey truth, accuracy, and evaluation.
what are the 7 qualities of literature?
- Permanence
- Universality
- Artistry
- Intellectual Value
- Spiritual Value
- Style
- Suggestiveness
two types of literature
oral and written literature
3 genres of literature.
Prose,Poetry,Drama
2 types of prose.
Fiction
Nonfiction
prose is?
uses sentences forming paragraphs to express ideas, feelings, and actions.
examples of fiction and non fiction
Fiction: short story, novel, legend, fable, etc
Nonfiction: essay, oration, biography, autobiography, news, letters, diary, journals, etc.
poetry is?
Combines the sound and meaning of language to create and express ideas and feelings through lines and stanzas.
give example of narrative and lyric poems
Narrative: epic and ballad
Lyric: haiku, ode, elegy, sonnet, song, etc.
what is dramatic poetry?
A form of poetry closely related to acting, it usually is performed physically and can be either spoken or sung.
