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Chapter Twelve

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Genres of written literature

Introduction
Analysing literary genres and their conventions enables one to develop critical
thinking abilities. One also becomes skilled at recognising literary works, their
make and structures. In this chapter, you will describe the genres of written
literature and their conventions and analyse literary techniques by critiquing
selected poems and plays based on form and content. The competencies
developed will enable you to become an effective communicator with the
ability to appreciate each literary genre’s form and content.

Think about:

how the world would be without literature.

Activity 1 Describing genres of written literature and their
conventions

(a) Answer the following questions.

1. What is literature?
2. Differentiate literature from other forms of writing.
3. Define the term “literary language”.
4. How is literature important in our society?

(b) Listen to the audio and/or audio-visual materials related to the
concepts of literature. Use the following questions to guide you
through the listening process.
1. What is literature all about?
2. Write your opinion about what you have heard.

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