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Literature is defined as any body of written works, but is more restrictively considered an art form using language differently than ordinary usage. Literature can be classified as fiction or non-fiction, and as poetry or prose, and is further distinguished by its form such as novels, short stories, or drama, and is often categorized by historical period or genre.
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Literature is defined as any body of written works, but is more restrictively considered an art form using language differently than ordinary usage. Literature can be classified as fiction or non-fiction, and as poetry or prose, and is further distinguished by its form such as novels, short stories, or drama, and is often categorized by historical period or genre.
What is literature?
Literature is defined as verbal art that is created to arouse emotion and pleasure through beauty. It involves the proper choice and arrangement of linguistic components such as phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics. Literature encompasses all preserved written works belonging to a given language or people, including notable writings distinguished by their literary form or expression. Examples of literature written in English include works by William Shakespeare, Edgar Allan Poe, James Joyce, Joseph Conrad, Dylan Thomas, Robert L. Stevenson, V.S Naipaul, and Vladimir Nabokov.
Introduction to Literature
This document provides an introduction to literature. It defines literature as a body of work containing imaginative language that portrays human experiences, emotions, and thoughts. Literature is considered a product of culture that reflects a society's values. Studying literature allows one to learn about people and cultures across time and space. The document also discusses various literary standards such as universality, artistry, and permanence. It outlines different approaches to analyzing literature, including formalistic, moral, historical, sociological, cultural, and psychological approaches. Finally, it distinguishes between two general types of literature - poetry and prose - and some common genres including short stories, novels, drama, and essays.
Elements of prose
Prose is ordinary written language composed of sentences and paragraphs rather than lines of poetry. It can be creative or non-creative. Literature in the past included genres like legends, folk tales, and fairy tales, while modern genres include graphic novels, manga, and science fiction. Elements of prose include character, setting, plot, point of view, theme, and conflict. 21st century Philippine literature has expanded with new digital forms like blogs, tweets, and texts, showing how the medium continues to evolve.
Definitions of Literature
The document provides definitions and perspectives on literature from various thinkers and authors throughout history. Aristotle viewed literature as an imitation of events that can express emotions, while Plato saw it as an imitation twice removed from reality. Wordsworth considered literature a creative expression of ideas that provides an emotional experience. More recently, Shklovsky defined literature as making the familiar seem strange to jolt us out of routine perceptions.
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Literature is the art of written works, including fictional and non-fictional works meant for artistic or educational purposes. Literature can be categorized as either oral or written, with oral literature being stories passed down verbally and written literature being written works like novels, poems, plays, and other genres. Written literature falls into two main types - prose, which is non-poetic writing, and verse, which uses rhythmic lines like in poetry. Literature aims to have lasting artistic value and quality beyond just being a neutral recording of words.
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