Definition Literature may be defined as an artistic representation of life, that is of varied human experiences, in different forms or expressions.

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Definition Literature may be defined as an artistic representation of life, that is of varied human experiences, in different forms or expressions.

Types(content) Fiction Non-Fiction

Types (form) Oral Written

Types (appeal) Universal / classic Limited

Types (space) Regional National International

General Types (genre) Prose Novel Short Story Essay Biography News Oration Drama Tragedy Comedy Melodrama Farce Burlesque Dramatic Momologue

Poetry Narrative Epic Metrical Tale Metrical Romance Ballad

Poetry Lyric Songs Sonnet Elegy Ode Simple

Roles of Literature Transmitter of Values Preserver of Ideals, Customs, and Traditions Mirror of Culture Agent of Change Source of Pleasure