What is Literature?

Literature, in its broadest sense, is any written work; etymologically the term
derives from Latin literatura/litteratura "writing formed with letters", although some
definitions include spoken or sung texts. More restrictively, it is writing that possesses
literary merit, and language that foregrounds literariness, as opposed to ordinary
language.

Importance of Literature
 Serves as an art form used for expression
 preserves cultural ideals, customs, and morals.
 gives us a deeper context into the lives and livelihood of people distinct
from ourselves.

"Literature adds to reality, it does not simply describe it. It enriches the
necessary competencies that daily life requires and provides; and in this respect, it
irrigates the deserts that our lives have already become."
- C.S. Lewis, a British scholar and novelist.
What is a genre?
Some Common Types of Prose
Nonfictional Prose: A literary work like essays, biographies, and
autobiographies that are mainly based on fact, though it may contain fictional
elements in certain cases.
Fictional Prose: Holistically or partially imagined stories like novels and
stories.
Heroic Prose: A literary work that might be recorded or recounted, and which
utilizes a significant number of the standard articulations found in oral custom.
Models are legends and stories. Epics and Legends may be examples of this.
Prose Poetry: A literary work that shows poetic characteristics and nature and
utilizes passionate impacts and elevated symbolism. However, these are written in
exposition rather than section.

Learning Task 1 (Oct. 31,2023) Arrange to Know (One-half crosswise)

SUBMISSION: Nov 6, 2023
Directions: Arrange the jumbled letter to identify the words that are relevant to
our topic. Definitions will help you to determine the hidden words. Write your answers
on your answer sheet. (10 PTS.)

literature in the form of prose, especially short stories and

1. INOTCFI
novels, that describes imaginary events and people.
The complex interrelationship between a text and other
2.IYNTTILREEXT
texts taken as basic to the creation or interpretation of the
TUA
text
A category of literary composition; genres may be
3. ENRGE determined by literary techniques, tone, content, or even (as
in the case of fiction) length
the main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work,
4.TLOP devised and presented by the writer as an interrelated
sequence.
 a literary or linguistic technique that produces a
5.ICEVDE specific effect, esp. a figure of speech, narrative style,
or plot mechanism.

Learning Task 2: Nov 3, 2023 (Submission: Nov. 6, 2023)

1. In an A4 BOND PAPER or one whole sheet of paper recall and write or encode
your favorite fictional genre literary pieces way back in elementary and
junior high school.) Summarize the storyline using a graphic organizer.
(45pts)
2. Identify what kind of fictional genres your chosen fiction (5 PTS)