Introduction to Literature

​Introduction to Literature

By Jaun vL

​Literature is written works that tell stories, share ideas, or express feelings. It can be real or imaginary.

Purpose:

• To entertain

• To teach or inform

• To inspire

• To share experiences

What is Literature?

Multiple Choice

Which of these best describes literature?

• Only books about real events

• Written works that share stories, ideas, or emotions

• Only stories with happy endings

• Just poems and plays

​Improves vocabulary and language skills

• Builds imagination and creativity

• Helps understand other people’s feelings (empathy)

• Teaches life lessons and values

• Can be relaxing and fun

Benefits of Reading Literature

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a benefit of reading literature?

• Builds imagination
  

• Improves vocabulary

• Makes you run faster

• Teaches life lessons

Fiction: Made-up stories, not real events
Non-fiction: True stories and facts

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Fiction vs Non-fiction

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of fiction?

• A diary about a real trip to Egypt
  

• A fantasy story about a dragon

• A history textbook

• A newspaper article

• ​Poetry – Writing that uses rhythm, rhyme, and feelings.
  Example: “The Highwayman” by Alfred Noyes

• Drama – A story written to be performed.
  Example: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare

• Fantasy – Magical or impossible worlds and events.
  Example: “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” by J.K. Rowling

Types of Fiction

Multiple Choice

Which fiction type tells a story using magic and imaginary worlds?

• Drama

• Poetry

• Fantasy

• Biography

• ​Autobiography – A person’s life story written by themselves.
  Example: “Long Walk to Freedom” by Nelson Mandela

• Biography – A person’s life story written by someone else.
  Example: “Steve Jobs” by Walter Isaacson

• Self-help books – Teach skills or ways to improve your life.
  Example: “7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens” by Sean Covey

Types of Non-fiction

Multiple Choice

Which is a biography?

• A novel about a princess

• Nelson Mandela’s life written by himself

• A book about Steve Jobs written by another person

• A book on how to learn faster

Multiple Choice

Which pair is correct?

• Poetry – Harry Potter

• Biography – Steve Jobs

• Self-help – The Highwayman

• Fantasy – 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

• Literature = written works that share stories, ideas, or feelings.

• Fiction (made-up): Poetry, Drama, Fantasy.

• Non-fiction (true): Autobiography, Biography, Self-help.

• Benefits: Improves language, sparks imagination, builds empathy, teaches lessons, and entertains.

• Takeaway: Each genre offers unique benefits—read a variety to grow your skills.

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