GENRE OF LITERATURE

 category of literature
LITERATURE

 was derived from Latin word literatura which means “ writing formed with letters”, also
literatus which means “learning, a writing grammar”, originally from littera which
literally means “acquaintance with letters” (Mark, 2009)
 is the body of written works produced in a particular language, country, or age, or the body
of writings on a particular subject ( scientific, art, etc.)
 can be defined as “written artistic works especially those with a high and lasting artistic
value (Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Ductionary, n. d.)
 covers both oral and written forms of works which manifest expressive or imaginative
quality, nobility of thoughts, timeliness, and lastly, universality.
continuation

 is also described as for having an excellent form which the expression of permanent and
universal ideas can be established aesthetically (as cited by Baronda, 2016, p. 17)
 is a body of work, either written, oral, or visual, containing imaginative language that
realistically portrays thoughts, emotions, and experiences of the human condition (as cited
by Tresvalles, 2012)
Key Features of Literature

 Literature is a form of communication.

 Literature is an art.
 Nobility of thoughts.
 Timelessness
 Universality
 Literature has utility