Question

what is literature and why do we need literature

Answer 1

Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Let's begin with the definition from the Online Dictionary:

Main Entry: lit·er·a·ture
Pronunciation: 'li-t&-r&-"chur, 'li-tr&-"chur, 'li-t&(r)-"chur, -ch&r, -"tyur, -"tur
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin litteratura writing, grammar, learning, from litteratus
Date: 14th century
1 : archaic : literary culture
2 : the production of literary work especially as an occupation
3 a (1) : writings in prose or verse; especially : writings having excellence of form or expression and expressing ideas of permanent or universal interest (2) : an example of such writings <what came out, though rarely literature, was always a roaring good story —People> b : the body of written works produced in a particular language, country, or age c : the body of writings on a particular subject <scientific literature> d : printed matter (as leaflets or circulars) <campaign literature>
4 : the aggregate of a usually specified type of musical compositions

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NOTE: it comes from the word for writing, grammar, LEARNING. You can learn so much from literature, vocabulary, writing styles, culture, thoughts, etc. This list could be endless!

Answer 2

I read a lot, mostly mystery novels plus assorted newspapers and magazines. However, I've found that I remember the books that are classified as literature much better than the current novels I read last week. The authors of literature present their ideas in such a way as to grab and hold their readers.

Answer 3

What are the five formulas of writing
example S(simple subject)+P(predicate)