Question

1. What is literature?

2. What are the different genres of literature?

3. Pick-out five genres of your answers above and define each.
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Answer 1

written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit is called literature

The primary genres in literature are poetry, drama/play, essay, short story, and novel. The term genre is used quite often to denote literary sub-classifications or specific types of literature such as comedy, tragedy, epic poetry, thriller, science fiction, romance, etc.

Answer 2

Literature is a group of works of art made up of words. ... Literature usually means works of poetry and prose that are especially well written. ... Literature can also mean imaginative or creative writing, which is looked at for its artistic value.