literature as art

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Literature is derived from the Latin “littera” which means

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“letter”

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Oral literature

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produced using mouth

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Written literature

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is one that is produced from the use of the pen by literary writer

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Reasons why people write

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Self- Expression, Spread knowledge and information, Pass on ideas and values

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Permanence

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Great literature has a lasting influence and can and through ages and may still open a new world of meaning and experiences through different generations

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Universality

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appeals to anyone, wherever, whenever and may be constantly relevant. It deals with elemental feelings, fundamental truths and universal conditions.

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Artistry

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Great literature draws to our aesthetic sense or sense of beauty.

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Intellectual Value

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Great literature stimulates the way we think. It makes us realize fundamental truths about life and human nature; thus, enriching our mental ability

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Spiritual Value

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Great literature motivates, inspires, and brings out moral values which can make us better persons. It also relates to God’s plan and purpose for humanity

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Style

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distinctive way in which the writer sees life, forms his/her ideas, and expresses them distinctly. The uniqueness of the writer shows in his or her style.

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Suggestiveness

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draws to our emotions, stirs our imagination, feeling, moves us deeply and evokes visions over and beyond the level of ordinary life and experience

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Prose

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follows the continuous and usual flow of conversation which uses sentences forming paragraphs to express ideas, feelings, and actions. It is divided into two major divisions, namely fiction and non-fiction.

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Poetry

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type of literature that combines the sound and meaning of language to create and express ideas and feelings.

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Fiction

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is a type of prose writing that is the product of the author’s imagination

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Short Story

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is a sequence of events including one or more characters, one narrative, and one

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Novel

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is a long work of fiction that has chapters where many characters are involved and spans long period of time.

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Legend

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is a narrative about the origin of
man, place, events and happenings

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Play

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is a scripted story executed on stage.

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Myth

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is a traditional story of ostensibly historical eventsthat serves to unfold part of the worldview of a people or explain a practice, belief, or natural
phenomenon

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Fables

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is a narrative where the characters are animals and non-living objects that speak and act like people, and usually ends with values that can mold the reader’s attitudes.

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Parables

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Like fable, also tells a simple story.But, whereas fables tend to personify animal characters-often giving the same impression as does an animated cartoon-the typical parable uses human agents.

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Non-Fiction

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is a type of prose writing that is based on facts, real events, and
real people.

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Essay

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is an attempt to express the viewpoint and judgment of the writer on a dilemma or event.

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Oration

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is a formal treatment of the subject and intended to be spoken before a crowd.

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Biography

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is a literary work that gives the life account of a person written by another person.

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Autobiography

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a literary work where the author
writes his own life account.

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News

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is a report of expected and unexpected incidents in the field of science, events in society and government and business, etc.

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Letters

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a written message communicated from one person to another person via writing through a medium. Letters can be formal or
informal.

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Diaries and Journals

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Serve as an account of personal experiences.

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diary

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is precisely a record of personal or private and daily experiences.

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journal

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depending on the context,could mean a more universal recorder logbook but more importantly a technical journal, that is a scientific or industry-related publication/periodical.

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Narrative Poetry

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tell stories and has two forms: Epic and Ballad

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Epic

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are lengthy poems that embody the adventures epic heroes and divine forces. They are the oldest remaining form of poetry.

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Ballad

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are narrative poems meant to be sung.They are briefer than the epics and they usually tell stories about a person.

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Dramatic Poetry

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reveal stories, but one or more characters act out the poem. There are plays that are written as dramatic poetry.

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Lyric Poetry

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is a brief poem that articulates the poet’s thoughts and feeling.The word lyric comes from the Greek word “rhein” which means lyre (a harp-like musical instrument used by poets
in ancient Greece).

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Haiku

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one of the shortest lyric poems,
is a Japanese verse of 17 syllables, 575

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Ode

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is a serious elaborate lyric poem full of high praises and noble feelings usually about things.

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Elegy

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is a poem of meditation on life and death. Many elegies mourn the death of a famous person or a close friend.

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Sonnet

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is a 14-line lyric poem with a certain
pattern of rhyme and rhythm.

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Song

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is a lyric poem that is sung