Literature Flashcards
Pieces of writing valued as works of art, including novels, plays, and poems.
Literature
The Latin word from which ‘literature’ is derived, meaning ‘letter.’
Litera
The main purpose of literature.
To express ideas, emotions, and human experiences through artistic writing.
How does literature add to reality?
It does not merely describe reality but enriches human experience, stimulates imagination, and provides insights into life.
The quality of literature that appeals to the sense of beauty and imagination.
Artistry
The literary quality that stimulates thoughts and enriches mental life.
Intellectual Value
The emotional power of literature that moves and stirs creative imagination.
Suggestiveness
A literary work’s ability to bring out morals and values to make us better people.
Spiritual Value
A great work of literature that endures and remains relevant over time.
Permanence
A literary quality that makes a work timeless and relatable to all people, regardless of background.
Universality
What are the two main divisions of literature?
Fiction and Non-Fiction
The type of literature that involves imaginative storytelling, often not based on real events.
Fiction
The type of literature based on facts, real events, and real people.
Non-Fiction
The form of literature that relies on rhythmic and aesthetic language to evoke meaning or emotions.
Poetry
The type of literature meant to be performed on stage, often involving dialogue and action.
Drama
Forms of communication that reach or influence people widely through broadcasting and digital platforms.
Media
A long, complex story with developed plots and characters.
Novel
A brief narrative focusing on a single incident or theme.
Short Story
A short novel, longer than a short story but shorter than a full-length novel.
Novella
Simple stories with moral lessons, often featuring animals as characters.
Fables
Stories set in imaginary worlds with magical elements.
Fantasy
Stories exploring futuristic technology, space, or alternative realities.
Science Fiction
Stories set in a particular historical period, blending facts with fiction.
Historical Fiction
Stories focused on suspense, crime-solving, or psychological tension.
Mystery & Thriller
A life story of a real person, written by someone else.
Biography
A person’s life story written by themselves.
Autobiography/Memoir
A short, structured piece of writing on a specific topic.
Essay
Factual accounts of current events or investigative reporting.
Journalism
Books offering advice on personal improvement.
Self-Help
Works that detail and analyze past events.
History
Narratives or descriptions of travels to various places.
Travel Writing
Long, narrative poems telling the story of heroic deeds.
Epic Poetry
Expresses personal emotions or thoughts, often in first person.
Lyric Poetry
A 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme.
Sonnet
A short, three-line Japanese poem with a 5-7-5 syllable structure.
Haiku
Poetry without a fixed form, rhyme, or meter.
Free Verse
A narrative poem often set to music, telling a story in simple language.
Ballad
A mournful or reflective poem, often about death.
Elegy
A serious play that often involves the downfall of the protagonist.
Tragedy
Light-hearted plays that often end in happiness and include humor.
Comedy
A comedic play characterized by exaggerated, improbable situations.
Farce
Overly emotional plays with simple, exaggerated characters.
Melodrama
A form of drama that combines songs, dialogue, and dance.
Musical
A dramatic work that is mostly or entirely sung.
Opera
Dramatizations based on real events or people.
Docudrama
Traditional printed forms of media used to disseminate information or stories.
Print Media
Media distributed over airwaves, including television and radio.
Broadcast Media
Media that is created, distributed, and consumed digitally, often interactive.
Digital Media
Media that tells stories or conveys information through moving pictures.
Cinema and Film
Interactive, user-generated, and digitally-driven form of media.
New Media
Combining visual art with narrative, often bridging between literature and media.
Graphic Novels/Comics
Books that combine text, video, audio, and interactive elements.
Multimedia Books
How does literature preserve culture and history?
It records customs, traditions, and experiences of various cultures and historical periods.
How does literature develop critical thinking and empathy?
It challenges readers to think critically and view situations from different perspectives, fostering understanding of others.
What role does literature play in entertainment and recreation?
It provides joy, escape, and emotional experiences through storytelling.
How does literature influence society and politics?
It critiques power, injustice, and inequality, often inspiring movements for social reform.
How does literature aid in personal growth and self-discovery?
It encourages self-reflection, stimulates imagination, and helps individuals understand their emotions and values.
How does literature create shared human experiences?
It connects people across different cultures and time periods through common emotions and struggles.
