Literature: Books Analysis All Readings (Play, Novel & Poetry) - Ordinary Level _Form 3 & 4
In most of African societies written literature came after the invention of writings. Before that Oral literature was dominant because the societies were illiterate
Written literature has three genres
A. Novel
A novel is a kind of literary work which is written in prose from. An example of a novel is Unanswered Cries by Osman Conteh
Features of a Novel
- They are long
- They take some illustrations on top of the covering paper
- They are sequential stories.
- They are divided into chapters
- They are told in monologue
- They take many characters
- They take many event
B. Play
A Play is a piece of writing which is designed in the way that it can be acted on stage before the audience.
Features of Play
-They are short
-They have some illustrations on top the cover
-They have few Characters
-They take spectacles
-They encompass music
-They have stage direction
-They take few events
-They are told in dialogue
-They divide events into acts and scenes
C. Poetry
Poetry is a form of literature that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language to evoke meaning in portraying the human social realities.
Features of Poetry
i) It is rich in figures of speech.
ii) It evokes emotions.
iii) It is made of verses and stanza.
iv) It is made in rhymes and rhythms.
v) It meant to be sung.
vi) It gives moral lessons
Literature Books Analysis All Readings (Play, Novel & Poetry) - Ordinary Level _Form 3 & 4
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