Introduction Flashcards
total of preserved writings/spoken words belonging to a given language or people
Literature
literature is from the Latin word _____
litera
interprets the meanings of nature and life in words of charm and power, touched with the personality of the author, in artistic forms of permanent interests
literature
expresses significant human experiences
literature
appeals to everyone
universality
timeliness/timelessness
permanence
occuring at a particular time
timeliness
remaining invariably throughout time
timelessness
aesthetic appeal
artistry
stimulates critical thinking
intellectual value
unravels and conjures man’s emotional power to define symbolism
suggestiveness
elevates the spirit and the soul
spiritual value
presents a peculiar way on how man sees life
style
typical structures used by writers to convey his/her messages
literary devices
have an inherent existence in literary piece and are extremely employed by writers to develop a literary piece
literary elements
logical sequence of events
plot