EL 110

• Literature is a faithful reproduction of man's manifold experiences blended into one harmonious expression
• Literature reflects man's society, culture, history, philosophy, thoughts, ideas, dreams, aspirations, and emotions
• Webster defines literature as anything printed related to the ideas and feelings of people, whether true or a product of imagination
• True literature is a piece of written work that is undying and expresses the feelings and emotions of people in response to everyday efforts to live, be happy, and reach the Creator
• Literature is a record of man's significant experiences
• Literature can be categorized into fiction and non-fiction
• Fiction:

  • Product of man's creative imagination
  • Not based on history and facts
  • Generally open for interpretation
  • Narrative expression
  • Writers assume responsibility for the truth or accuracy of events, people, or information presented
• Non-Fiction:

  • Subjective and objective
  • Based on truths and history
  • Specific factual assertions and descriptions may or may not be accurate
  • Writers assume responsibility for the truth or accuracy of events, people, or information presented
• Literature can be written in prose or poetry
• Prose:

  • A form of language with no formal metrical structure
  • Applies a natural flow of speech and ordinary grammatical structure
  • A communicative style that sounds natural and uses grammatical structure
• Poetry:

  • Uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language to evoke meanings
  • Uses different literary devices to convey meaning and structure
• Prose literature includes novels, short stories, anecdotes, myths, legends, fables, fairy tales, folklores, letters, editorials, articles, essays, and journals
• Additional terms in literature include Chapter Zero, In media res, Stream of Consciousness, and Poetic license
• Non-Fiction literature includes biography, autobiography, letters, editorials, articles, essays, journals, and diaries
• Freewriting is another technique that can be used during the pre-writing stage, where one writes continuously for a set amount of time without stopping to think about grammar, punctuation, or spelling.
• Brainstorming involves generating ideas without judgment or criticism.
• The first step to writing is brainstorming.
• Brainstorming involves generating as many ideas as possible related to a specific topic or question, often using mind maps or other visual tools to organize thoughts.
• The purpose of freewriting is to generate ideas quickly and freely without self-censorship or judgment.
• Brainstorming involves generating as many ideas as possible related to a specific topic or question, often using mind maps or other visual tools to organize thoughts.
• Outlining involves creating a structured plan for organizing ideas and information within a piece of writing, typically including an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.
• Outline helps organize thoughts and arguments into a logical sequence.
• Brainstorming involves generating as many ideas as possible related to a specific topic or question, often using mind maps or other visual tools to organize thoughts.
• Writers need to have a clear understanding of their audience's needs and expectations.
• Outline helps organize thoughts and arguments into a logical sequence.