Exploring the Essence of Literature
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Which of the following definitions of literature emphasizes its connection to human emotions and thoughts?

  • Literature is the total of preserved writings belonging to a given language or people.
  • Literature is the written or printed productions of the human mind collectively, which deals with themes of permanent and universal interest.
  • Literature is a written record of man’s best thoughts and feelings. (correct)
  • Literature is the writings having excellence of form and expressing ideas of permanent or universal interest or the body of written works produced in particular language, country or age.

    • Which type of literature is passed down through generations by word of mouth?

  • Written Literature
  • Poetry
  • Oral Literature (correct)
  • Fiction

    • Which type of literature is characterized by creativity and grace of expression?

  • Oral Literature
  • Fiction
  • Written Literature (correct)
  • Poetry

    • Literature is distinguished from works of scientific, technical, or journalistic nature by its focus on what?

    <p>Themes of permanent and universal interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which definition of literature emphasizes its connection to a specific language, country, or age?

    <p>Literature is the writings having excellence of form and expressing ideas of permanent or universal interest or the body of written works produced in particular language, country or age.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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