Exploring the World of Literature

Literature encompasses various genres such as poetry, drama, and prose, each with unique elements and characteristics. It provides a platform for expressing ideas, emotions, and stories in a creatively compelling manner, capturing the interest of readers for generations. Discover the artistry of poetry, the captivating allure of drama, and the versatile nature of prose, offering a diverse range of literary works that engage, entertain, and provoke thought.

• Literature
• Poetry
• Drama
• Prose
• Genres

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1. Literature What is it?

2. ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE Written works having excellence in: Form Expression Ideas Widespread and Lasting Interest

3. The Major Genres Literature Poetry Drama Prose

4. PROSE Prose is the ordinary form of written language. It imitates the spoken language.

5. Literature Poetry Drama Prose Prose FICTION Short Stories Personal Narrative Fairy Tales Folk Tales Novels Short Stories Poems NON-FICTION Letters Memoirs Reports

6. Literature Poetry Poetry Drama Prose Poetry is language written with rhythm, Poetry is language written with rhythm, figurative language, imagery, sound devices and figurative language, imagery, sound devices and emotionally charged language. emotionally charged language. Major Types of Poetry Major Types of Poetry Lyric Poetry Lyric Poetry Narrative Poetry Narrative Poetry Concrete Poetry Concrete Poetry

7. Lyric Poem Lyric poem is a highly musical verse that expresses the observation and feelings of a single speaker.

8. Narrative Poem Narrative Poem Narrative Poem is a story told in verse. Narrative poems often have all the elements of short stories, including characters, conflict, and plot.

9. Concrete Poem Concrete Poem is one with a shape that suggests its subject. The poet arranges the letters, punctuation, and lines to create an image or picture, on the page.

10. Literature Poetry Drama Prose Drama is a story written to be performed by actors. Although a drama is meant to be performed, one can also read the script, or written version, and imagine the action.

11. ~*!*~Review~*!*~ 1. 2. What does genre mean? 3. What are the three main genre s of literature? 4. Write three types of writing for each category. What is Literature?

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