Understanding Literature: Definition and Importance

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Literature is like looking at the mirror of ______ where man's experiences are reflected

life

Great literature is ______ and timely

timeless

Literature transforms and intensifies ordinary ______

language

A literary work stimulates ______

thought

A great work of literature can be read again and again as each reading gives fresh ______

delight

Literature helps us understand not only the past life of a nation but also its ______

present

What is the most recent amendment to what constitutes literature?

Inclusion of oral narratives

According to Terry Eagleton, how does literature differ from everyday speech?

It intensifies ordinary language

What does studying literature allow us to learn about?

The past life of a nation

Which quality of great literature appeals to our sense of beauty?

Artistry

What aspect of our mental life does a literary work enrich?

Mental life

Why is a great work of literature considered enduring?

Because each reading gives fresh delight and new insights

Explore the definition of literature and its importance, including the inclusion of oral narratives. Delve into how literature transforms language and reflects human experiences and emotions.

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