LITERATURE: An Introduction

Prepared by:
Baco, Kendal May D.
Camit, Benedict Jan N.
De Jose, Allen Jayson R.
Quines, Anna Dominique O.
 LITERATURE
• ETYMOLOGY: came from “Litera”, a Latin word that means
“an acquaintance with letters”.
• a body of literary productions (oral, written or visual)
• contains imaginative language
• portrays thoughts, emotions and experiences
• provides insights and intellectual stimulation
• a product of a particular culture
• a creation of human experience
• reflects the works of imagination, aesthetics and creative
writing
 LITERARY STANDARDS
• Universality: appeals to everyone
• Artistry: possesses a sense of beauty
• Intellectual Value: stimulates critical thinking
• Suggestiveness: unravels and conjures man’s
emotional power
• Spiritual Value: elevates the spirit
• Permanence: endures across time
• Style: presents peculiar way/s on how man sees life
 LITERARY MODELS
• Cultural Model
– understand and appreciate various culture and
ideologies
• Language Model
– promote language development like vocabulary and
structure
• Personal Growth Model
– help one achieve lasting pleasure and deep satisfaction
in reading
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