3. Literature is a term used to
describe written and sometimes spoken
material. Derived from the
Latin litteratura meaning "writing formed
with letters."
Literature refers to works of the
creative imagination, including poetry,
drama, fiction, nonfiction, journalism,
and in some instances, song.
4. Why is literature important?
We may discover meaning in literature by looking at
what the author writes or says, and how he or she
says it.
We may interpret and debate an author's message by
examining the words he or she chooses in a given
novel or work, or observing which character or voice
serves as the connection to the reader.
Works of literature, at their best, provide a kind of
blueprint of human civilization.
Works of literature give insight and context to all the
world's societies.
5. Literature is important to
us because it speaks to us,
it is universal, and it affects
us on a deeply personal
level.
6. Why do we read literature?
1. Literature represents the culture and
tradition of a language or a people. It takes
significant human experiences as its main
subject.
2. Literature is constantly changing and
evolving.
3. Literature suggests a higher art form, merely
putting words on a page doesn't necessarily
mean creating literature.
7. Why do we read literature?
4. Some works of literature are considered
canonical, that is culturally representative of
a particular genre.
5. Literature covers both oral and written forms
of works which manifest expressive or
imaginative quality, nobility of thoughts,
timelessness, and lastly universality.
6. Literature discusses various dimensions of
life as well as its miseries and glories.
8. Key Features of Literature
Literature is a form of communication
Literature is an art
Nobility of Thoughts
Timelessness
Literature has utility
