1. The ‘Theme’ in Literature
What is a ‘theme’?
The dictionary definition:
A ‘theme’ in art , a book, play or poetry is a repeated or recurrent image or idea in it.
In your groups choose a theme and then act out the theme for the class.

2. What is ‘poetic’ – ‘literary’ Licence?
Should all authors be required to have a licence to write?

3. Literature and Language
How does the author G.B. Shaw use language to effect in the short extract from his play Pygmalion outlined in your textbook (pp 46-47)?
What effect does the language have on the reader?
How does a play differ from literary narratives and poetry?

4. Literature as a Social Vehicle
What does the term ‘social vehicle’ mean?
Does the short extract from the play Pygmalion provide you with any evidence that literary works can be used as a social vehicle?
Based on this extract: Why is it important for readers to understand ‘context’ in terms of both author and time/period, place, personae, location and geography?

5. Realism in Literature
What does the term realism mean? (discuss in pairs)
If literature did not have a realistic element to it what would happen?
To what extent do literary works of ‘fiction’ and ‘non-fiction’ produce a social realism in our lives?

6. Summary: Unit 1 Today I have learned about:
Writing Styles in Literature
Purpose and Context in Literature
Generic Structure in Literature
Literary Licence and Language
Literature as a Social Vehicle
Realism in Literature
The role of Literature

7. Thank You! Any questions or queries please email me at: brucemichael@beiwaionline.com
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