Defining Literature Literature, in its broadest sense, is any written work. Etymologically, the term derives from Latin litaritura/litteratura “writing formed with letters,” although some definitions include spoken or sung texts. More restrictively, it is writing that possesses literary merit. Literature can be classified according to whether it is fiction or non-fiction and whether it is poetry ….  Read More

    Purpose functions of Literature and Introduction to PROSE.   The functions of Literature range from entertainment, language learning and usage, character training, social progress, cognitive development and psychology to motivation for personal growth.   Literature is about life. Thus, Literature is about people, be they individuals or groups of individuals. Literature is all ….  Read More

    Introduction to Prose   In writing, prose refers to any written work that follows a basic grammatical structure (think words and phrases arranged into sentences and paragraphs). This stands out from works of poetry, which follow a metrical structure (think lines and stanzas). Prose simply means language that follows the natural patterns found in ….  Read More

    There are eight elements of fiction: *Plot and Structure *Characterization *Theme *Setting *Point of View *Style   Plot- The sequence of incidents or events through which an author constructs a story.  *The plot is not merely the action itself, but the way the author arranges the action toward a specific end (structure). Important ….  Read More

    Oral Literature Writing and Orality For centuries, writing and literacy were limited to just a few privileged classes of society in Europe and served the rulers as an instrument for maintaining power and supporting hierarchical structures. As a result, until the recent past, only parts of Europe’s populations were able to read and ….  Read More

    Folktales   A folktale is a traditional story or legend that’s common to a specific culture and often passed along orally (preferably around a crackling fire, if you ask us). The  Holy TORAH 🛐  was initially handed down as Oral Stories, told Via    Aḇraham ( pronounced Avraham) to His Children in Y’Israel. ….  Read More

    Introduction to Drama      What is Drama? What is Drama in Literature? Features, Types & Details Students Must Know Life is a drama… written by God (some say) and realised by us (we all know). However, when it comes to understanding drama as a concept – in literary terms or otherwise – ….  Read More

  The Dramatisation “The Merchant of Venice.” Page 7 & Page 9.     Synopsis: Antonio, the merchant in The Merchant of Venice, secures a loan from Shylock for his friend Bassanio, who seeks to court Portia. Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, recalls past insults from Antonio and, instead of asking interest on the loan, asks instead—in ….  Read More