Introduction to Literature

Group 2 :

● Zachie purba ( 2221150024)

● Alfrida Nonce (2221150014)
● Musral Rikky (2221150045)

What Is literature?

One definition of literature is "imaginative or creative writing, especially of recognized

artistic value."
Literature Is a body of written works : the body of written works of a culture, language,
people or a period of time.
Literature can be defined as piece of writing that are valued as works of art, especially
poetry and drama.
Literature is anything that is printed, as long as it’s related to the ideas and feelings of
people, whether it is true, or just a product of one’s imagination.

That literature:
• helps us move beyond and probe beneath abstractions by providing us with concrete,
clear details
• Instead of talking about things, literature brings them to life for us by representing
experience, so that it becomes an experience for us one that engages our emotions, our
imagination and all our senses and intellect.
• The interpretation of science does not give us the deep understanding of objects that the
interpretation of poetry does; they appeal to limited faculties, and not to the whole person.

Quetions

1 .Is literature the same as literature?

2. How can literature affect human life?
3. what do you know about literature? explain
4. What is your goal of studying literature?
5. what do you not like to study literature and what do you like?
6. Why are some written works called literary works?
7. What are the benefits of studying literature for you and what do you want to be after
you graduate from literature?
8. What is the role of your literature in your daily life?
9. What kinds of stories are included in literature?
10. How do you improve your skills in literature?