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Literature Definitions

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What is literature according to the provided text?

A form of entertainment without any deeper meanings
A way to share daily experiences in a simplistic manner
A written record of man's best thoughts and feelings (correct)
A collection of scientific writings

What is fiction according to the text?

Biographies of famous individuals
Scientific research papers based on factual data
Historical accounts of events with no creative elements
A literary work that results from the author's imagination (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a reason why people write according to the text?

To impart truth, accuracy, and evaluation
To entertain readers with fictional stories (correct)
To spread knowledge and information
For self-expression

What distinguishes a short story from other literary forms based on the text?

Involving one or more characters, one plot, and one single impression (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a NOVEL and a PLAY?

A play involves acting on stage, while a novel is a true-to-life story divided into chapters. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a SONNET from other forms of lyric poetry?

Sonnets have a specific pattern of 14 lines with rhyme and rhythm. (E) Signup and view all the answers

What are some literary standards mentioned in the text?

Permanence, Universality, and Artistry (D) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes LYRIC POETRY among other types of poetry?

Lyric poetry is shorter than other forms of poetry. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What makes a FABLE different from other types of narratives?

Fables end with values that can influence behavior. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How is prose defined in the provided text?

Discourse that follows the usual flow of conversation using sentences forming paragraphs (C) Signup and view all the answers

In what way does an ODE differ from an ELEGY?

Odes are usually longer than elegies. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does an ESSAY differ from a BIOGRAPHY?

An essay expresses the writer's opinion on an issue, while a biography narrates a person's life account. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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