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Literature. Definition. Literature may be defined as an artistic representation of life, that is of varied human experiences, in different forms or expressions. Types (content) . Fiction Non-Fiction. Types (form). Oral Written. Types (appeal). Universal / classic Limited.
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Definition Literature may be defined as an artistic representation of life, that is of varied human experiences, in different forms or expressions.
Types (content) • Fiction • Non-Fiction
Types (form) • Oral • Written
Types (appeal) • Universal / classic • Limited
Types (space) • Regional • National • International
General Types (genre) • Prose • Novel • Short Story • Essay • Biography • News • Oration • Drama • Tragedy • Comedy • Melodrama • Farce • Burlesque • Dramatic Momologue
Poetry • Narrative • Epic • Metrical Tale • Metrical Romance • Ballad
Poetry • Lyric • Songs • Sonnet • Elegy • Ode • Simple
Roles of Literature • Transmitter of Values • Preserver of Ideals, Customs, and Traditions • Mirror of Culture • Agent of Change • Source of Pleasure