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2. In what ways do the Romantics’ emphasis on individualism and nature contrast
with the modernists’ focus on subjectivity and fragmented reality, as discussed
by Maganga and Prof. Pondamali?
3. How do the criteria mentioned by Prof. Pondamali for evaluating aesthetic
merit in literature – aesthetics elements, coherence, depth of characterisation,
language mastery, and emotional resonance – apply to both traditional and
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experimental forms of storytelling?
4. Fatuma suggests that literature serves as a moral compass, guiding readers
toward certain values or perspectives. How do the views of Fatuma and Prof.
Pondamali align or differ regarding the role of literature in shaping moral
imagination?
5. How does the exchange among Prof. Pondamali, Maganga, and Fatuma deepen
our appreciation of the complexities of literature and its ability to evoke
emotional responses, provoke critical thinking, and offer insights into the
human condition?

Activity 11.2
Assessing the contribution of elements of form in shaping the

meanings and messages of any literary work
(a) Search for information from different sources on the following elements of literature
and write short notes.

1. Setting
2. Plot
3. Characterisation
4. Language
5. Style

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Evaluating how the different parts of structure contribute to the understanding
and overall importance of a literary piece involves closely analysing the role that
elements of form play in shaping its meanings. The structural and stylistic aspects
of a literary piece involve its setting, plot, character development, language, style,
point of view, symbolism, imagery and tone. These elements of structure and
style aid in reading and comprehending the text. Various elements of structure can
impact how themes, characters, the overall message of a piece, and the reader’s
takeaways are perceived.

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