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LITERATURE

WHAT IS LITERATURE?
""LITTERA " (latin word)
Literature is the
LETTER
written, printed or oral
refers to written texts productions of the
human mind
consists writings which
collectively, which deals
recognize the meanings of
with themes of
nature and life, in words of
permanent and
charm and power, touched universal interest,
with the character of the characterized by
author, in artistic forms of creativeness and grace
permanent interest of expression.
types of literature

ORAL LITERATURE WRITTEN LITERATURE


Oral literature is the literature of Written literature is one that
the ancient periods when they did produced from the use of the pen
not yet have much concern about by literary writer. Written
an enduring preservation of the Literature is more permanent than
expressions of their wits and oral literature because it remains
emotions or their experiences as is.
wHY WRITE?
FOR SELF EXPRESSION
TO SPREAD KNOWLEDGE & INFORMATION
TO PASS ON IDEAS AND VALUES
TO CONVEY TRUTH, ACCURACY AND EVALUATION
PERMANENCE

SUGGESTIVENESS UNIVERSALITY

QUALITIES
ARTISTRY
STYLE

SPIRITUAL INTELLECTUAL
VALUE
VALUE
PERMANENCE
Great literature has
a lasting influence
and can stand
though ages and
may still open a new
world of meaning
and experiences
through different
generations
UNIVERSALITY
Great literature appeals to
anyone, wherever,
whenever and may be
constantly relevant. It deals
with elemental feelings,
fundamental truths, and
universal conditions.
ARTISTRY
Great literature draws
to our aesthetic sense
or sense of beauty.
INTELLECTUAL VALUE
Great literature stimulates the way we
think. It makes us realize fundamental
truths about life and human nature;
thus, enriching our mental ability.
SPIRITUAL VALUE
Great literature motivates,
inspires, and brings out
moral values which can
make us better persons. It
also relates to God’s plan
and purpose for humanity.
STYLE
Great literature is
evident with the
distinctive way in which
the writer sees life, forms
his/her ideas, and
expresses them
distinctly. The
uniqueness of the writer
shows in his or her style.
SUGGESTIVENESS
Great literature draws to
our emotions, stirs our
imagination, feeling, moves
us deeply and evokes
visions over and beyond
the level of ordinary life and
experience
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO
STUDY LITERATURE?
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