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 (B)</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. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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