Literature and Composition I Prose Fiction Objectives: Critical reading 2. Discussing fiction 3. Writing about literature
Literature What is literature?
Literature Is literature a way of reflecting life or is it a part of life itself?
Literature How is fiction (imaginative literature) different from non-fiction?
Why do writers create fiction?
Fiction as Art Literature (including prose fiction) is the art of words. Renders personal experience, one’s unique feelings, and understanding of the world.
Some benefits of fiction… Demonstrating different perspectives Boosting empathy Developing neuroplasticity Triggering “reappraisal mechanisms” and reflection in one’s brain And more…