Literature

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Pieces of writing valued as works of art, including novels, plays, and poems.

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Literature

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The Latin word from which ‘literature’ is derived, meaning ‘letter.’

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Litera

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The main purpose of literature.

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To express ideas, emotions, and human experiences through artistic writing.

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How does literature add to reality?

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It does not merely describe reality but enriches human experience, stimulates imagination, and provides insights into life.

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The quality of literature that appeals to the sense of beauty and imagination.

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Artistry

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The literary quality that stimulates thoughts and enriches mental life.

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Intellectual Value

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The emotional power of literature that moves and stirs creative imagination.

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Suggestiveness

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A literary work’s ability to bring out morals and values to make us better people.

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Spiritual Value

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A great work of literature that endures and remains relevant over time.

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Permanence

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A literary quality that makes a work timeless and relatable to all people, regardless of background.

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Universality

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What are the two main divisions of literature?

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Fiction and Non-Fiction

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The type of literature that involves imaginative storytelling, often not based on real events.

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Fiction

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The type of literature based on facts, real events, and real people.

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Non-Fiction

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The form of literature that relies on rhythmic and aesthetic language to evoke meaning or emotions.

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Poetry

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The type of literature meant to be performed on stage, often involving dialogue and action.

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Drama

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Forms of communication that reach or influence people widely through broadcasting and digital platforms.

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Media

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A long, complex story with developed plots and characters.

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Novel

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A brief narrative focusing on a single incident or theme.

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Short Story

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A short novel, longer than a short story but shorter than a full-length novel.

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Novella

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Simple stories with moral lessons, often featuring animals as characters.

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Fables

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Stories set in imaginary worlds with magical elements.

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Fantasy

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Stories exploring futuristic technology, space, or alternative realities.

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Science Fiction

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Stories set in a particular historical period, blending facts with fiction.

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Historical Fiction

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Stories focused on suspense, crime-solving, or psychological tension.

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Mystery & Thriller

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A life story of a real person, written by someone else.

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Biography

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A person’s life story written by themselves.

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Autobiography/Memoir

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A short, structured piece of writing on a specific topic.

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Essay

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Factual accounts of current events or investigative reporting.

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Journalism

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Books offering advice on personal improvement.

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Self-Help

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Works that detail and analyze past events.

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History

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Narratives or descriptions of travels to various places.

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Travel Writing

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Long, narrative poems telling the story of heroic deeds.

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Epic Poetry

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Expresses personal emotions or thoughts, often in first person.

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Lyric Poetry

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A 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme.

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Sonnet

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A short, three-line Japanese poem with a 5-7-5 syllable structure.

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Haiku

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Poetry without a fixed form, rhyme, or meter.

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Free Verse

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A narrative poem often set to music, telling a story in simple language.

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Ballad

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A mournful or reflective poem, often about death.

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Elegy

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A serious play that often involves the downfall of the protagonist.

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Tragedy

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Light-hearted plays that often end in happiness and include humor.

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Comedy

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A comedic play characterized by exaggerated, improbable situations.

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Farce

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Overly emotional plays with simple, exaggerated characters.

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Melodrama

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A form of drama that combines songs, dialogue, and dance.

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Musical

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A dramatic work that is mostly or entirely sung.

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Opera

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Dramatizations based on real events or people.

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Docudrama

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Traditional printed forms of media used to disseminate information or stories.

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Print Media

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Media distributed over airwaves, including television and radio.

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Broadcast Media

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Media that is created, distributed, and consumed digitally, often interactive.

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Digital Media

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Media that tells stories or conveys information through moving pictures.

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Cinema and Film

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Interactive, user-generated, and digitally-driven form of media.

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New Media

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Combining visual art with narrative, often bridging between literature and media.

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Graphic Novels/Comics

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Books that combine text, video, audio, and interactive elements.

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Multimedia Books

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How does literature preserve culture and history?

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It records customs, traditions, and experiences of various cultures and historical periods.

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How does literature develop critical thinking and empathy?

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It challenges readers to think critically and view situations from different perspectives, fostering understanding of others.

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What role does literature play in entertainment and recreation?

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It provides joy, escape, and emotional experiences through storytelling.

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How does literature influence society and politics?

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It critiques power, injustice, and inequality, often inspiring movements for social reform.

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How does literature aid in personal growth and self-discovery?

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It encourages self-reflection, stimulates imagination, and helps individuals understand their emotions and values.

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How does literature create shared human experiences?

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It connects people across different cultures and time periods through common emotions and struggles.