Literature has three main functions: to entertain, inform, and persuade. It comes in various forms like prose, poetry, fiction and nonfiction. Different genres of literature include fantasy, historical fiction, science fiction, horror, myths, legends, and realistic fiction, as well as biographies, autobiographies, essays, speeches, textbooks, diaries, and anecdotes. Literature reflects a society's beliefs, values, and experiences.

2. Collected oral and written
works of a society that
depict the people's beliefs,
values, morals and
aspirations, as well as
their struggles in life.

3. THREE-FOLD FUNCTIONS
1. to ENTERTAIN
“pleasure reading”
2. to INFORM
3. to PERSUADE

4. 1. Prose
It is an expression of mans ideas and
feelings in an ordinary language of
man.
Newspaper, Textbooks
2. Poetry
It is an expression of mans ideas and
feelings in words designated to delight
the ear and appeal to the imagination.
Poems

5. 1. FICTION
It is a product of one’s
imagination
Harry Potter, Avengers
2. NONFICTION
All the ideas are factual
School Textbooks, Newspaper
Articles

6.  Fantasy Fable
 Historical Fiction Folk Tale
 Science Fiction Myths
 Horror & Mystery Legend
 Realistic Fiction
 Fairy Tales

7.  Biography
 Autobiography
 Informational Writing
 Essay
 Speech
 Textbook
 Diary
 Anecdote