Manuel G.

Araullo High School

Senior High School
S.Y 2021-2022
Un. Ave. Cor. Taft Ave. Ermita, Manila

Assignment #1
Meaning and Nature of Literature

Date Submitted:
September 19, 2021

Submitted by:
Ma. Alyssa Marie D. Alvarez
12- HUMSS A

Submitted to:
Dr. Efigenia Magallanes
1. Literature
A. A collection of written works is referred to as literature. The term has traditionally been used to describe
imaginative poetry and prose that are characterized by their writers' goals and perceived artistic qualities.
Language, national origin, historical time, genre, and topic matter are all used to classify literature.

Literature can be defined as the library for all written works. It has so many varieties such as poetry,
stories, and proses. Literature are being classified by 5 things: language, origin, historical time, genre and
topic.

B. Literature signifies a language's or people's culture and tradition. Many have attempted to define the
concept, yet it is apparent that the recognized definition of literature is always changing and evolving. For
many people, the word literature falls into the category of a higher art form; simply writing words on a page
does not always imply that you've created literature. The approved body of works for a certain author is
referred to as a canon. Some works of literature are regarded as canonical, or culturally representative of
a genre (poetry, prose, or drama).

Literature is probably the most complex and difficult to explain for it has many more meanings. One of
meaning may reflect on the languages, culture and tradition of humans. It is certain that literature is one
of the highest art form in many disciplines. Some works of literature is called as a canon, a canon is
referred to a body of books, narratives and other texts considered to be the most important and influential
of a particular time period or place.

C. Literature is not only what is written but also what is voiced, articulated, invented, in whatever form” —
which includes maps, sermons, comic strips, cartoons, speeches, photographs, movies, war memorials,
and music.

In this meaning, it tells us that literature is not only referred in writing formed with letters which what we
think of when we first hear the word ‘literature’. In the modern explanation of what literature is to Greil
Marcus and Werner Sollors, movies, photography, theater play, music, cartoons and etc. are also all part
of literary. In conclusion, in every art form it can be called a literature.

2. Importance of Literature

2.1: Literature provides fruitful knowledge

2.2: Literature stimulates imagination
2.3: Literature is the best way to express freedom
2.4: Literature expands vocabulary
2.4: Literature keeps us informed
2.5: Literature vitalize critical thinking
2.6: Literature makes us aware in the past, present and imagine the future.
2.7: Literature is the instrument to be mentally aware and active
2.8: Literature can help in mental situations
2.9: Literature is one way to communicate and become a better communicator
2.10: Literature is a powerful asset
Surely, literature is a great help of us in different forms and in different disciplines. It makes powerful,
stronger and wittier. It takes a lot of time to become a great author or writer but with its process that we
might not really appreciate or notice, we grow. We grow in every each of the sentences the form, the
paragraphs that takes hours to be completed is what make us powerful than the others, because pen is
mightier than the sword.

3. Different Literary Genre

A. Drama
Conflicts and passion are communicated through conversation and action in drama stories written in verse
or prose, primarily for theatrical performance.

Ex.
1. Romeo and Juliet
2. The Kite runner

B. Fable
Legendary, magical narrative showing a valuable truth, often in which animals talk as humans.

Ex.
1. The legend of Pineapple
2. The ant and the grasshopper

C. A Fairy Story
Usually for children, a story involving fairies or other mystical beings.

Ex.
1. Tinker bell
2. The tooth fairy

D. Fantasy
Fiction featuring unusual or otherworldly locations or people; fiction that asks the reader to suspend
disbelief.

Ex.
1. Alice in Wonderland
2. The Lord of the Rings
E. Fiction
The content of narrative literary works is created by the imagination and is not always based on actuality.

Ex.
1. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
2. The Five People you meet in Heaven

F. Folklore
Songs, stories, myths, and proverbs passed down by word of mouth among a people or "folk."

Ex.
1. Si Malakas at Maganda
2. Ramayana

G. Historical Fiction
In a historical setting, a story containing fictional people and events.

Ex.
1. Luha at dugo
2. The friar's daughter

H. Horror
Both the characters and the reader experience a sense of dread as a result of the events depicted in the
story.

Ex.
1. Shake, Rattle and Roll
2. Imaginary Friend

I. Humor
Fun, fanciful, and excitement-filled fiction aimed to entertain; but it can be found in any genre.

Ex.
1. PK
2. Taare Zameen Par (Like Stars on Earth)
J. Science Fiction
Usually set in the future or on other worlds, this story is predicated on the impact of actual, imagined, or
potential science.

Ex.
1. A Journey to the Center of the Earth
2. Tomorrow Land

4. Difference of Fiction from Non-fiction

Nonfiction refers to works of literature that are based on true events. Fiction, on the other hand, is the
result of the author's imagination. Nonfiction works can be classified as fitness, economics, home
decoration, and so on, while fiction covers a wide range of genres such as romance, science fiction,
thrillers, and so on. At first glance, it seemed that they are easily recognisable. Fiction is, by its very nature,
creative, but nonfiction can also be creative if the author uses a writing style that is typically associated
with fiction work to do so. Nonfiction works include autobiographies, biographies, travel guides, and many
more.
References:

1. Rexroth, K. (2020, October 30). Literature. Encyclopedia Britannica.

https://www.britannica.com/art/literature
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