"Literature is any kind of writing, which for some reasons or another somebody values highly" - Terry Eagleton 1983
Lexis - The total 'stock' of words in a language.
Lexical field - A broad area of meaning that includes a number of words or phrases (words that are similar in meaning). Semantics - The study of the meaning of words (what words mean). Denotation - The literal meaning of a word (the primary meaning) Connotation - The associations and feelings linked to a word (associated meaning). Syntax - Order of words Lucid - Clear Satire - A literary composition in verse or prose, in which human folly and vice are held up to scorn, derision or ridicule. Proposal - Putting forward a plan Context - Putting things in a time and place |
Literature means a collection of texts: Literacy, non literacy, prose, poetry and drama.
Drama is a literature which is spoken and acted out. Poetry is this best words in the best order. Prose is the best of words (hasn't got a rythem). Context means time and place. Literay worth: Well written, good grammer, good syntax, creative, lucid plot, interesting literary techniques. Verb: |