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- Genres of Literature
These are categories of literary composition. Genres may be determined by literary technique, tone, content or even length. In other words, it’s a type or style of literary work.
There are Three Genres in Literature; Prose, Drama, Poetry;
1. Prose: This is a narrative piece of writing which applies a natural flow of speech to the very end without any form of rhythmic structure as
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EVALUATION QUESTION
Define Literature as a school subject
Literature is the imaginative representation of reality in written form using expressions in order to arouse the feelings of the audience.
List and discuss the three functions of Literature
The three functions of Literature include;
To inform i.e it gives information about the society thereby heightening the knowledge of our society.
To educate i.e it serves as a source of knowledge to the student as a subject.
To entertain i.e it makes the reader laugh and grants them relief.
List and discuss the genres in Literature
The genres in literature include;
Prose:It is a long narration that tells a story, uses the flow of natural speech without the use of rhythmic structures as poetry.
Poetry:It is the expression of ones innermost feelings the use of poetic license,rhymes,rhythm,figures of speech,etc.
Drama:It is the writing of a story using dialogue, scenes,acts,actions,etc.