Topic Content:
- Definition of Literature
What is Literature?
Generally, Literature can be defined as any printed material on any subject or topic meant to inform, educate or instruct, but as a school subject, it could be defined as an imaginative work of art that mirrors societyThe term society is derived from the Latin word 'socius' meaning friendship or companionship. Society is a community, nation or group of people who share the same traditions, institutions, rules and... More or gives expression to life through the effective use of diction, characters, plots and setting.
It is important to distinguish between Literature-in English and English Literature.
English Literature refers to the literature of English people i.e. those who speak English as a mother tongue e.g. British, Irish etc.
Literature-in-English refers to literary works written in English, such works could be written by any people.
Evaluation Questions:
1. Define Literature as a school subject.
2. Distinguish between Literature-in-English and English Literature.
EVALUATION QUESTION
Define literature as a school subject
Literature is the representation of reality using images in order to arouse the feelings of the audience. It mirrors life.
Distinguish between Literature in English and English Literature
Literature in English is the writing of literature with the use of English that can be used by anyone while English Literature is the Literature of English people.
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