LITERATURE IN ENGLISH, INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE - JSS1 English Language Past Questions and Answers - page 2

Three Branches of Literature:

1. Prose: Prose literature involves the use of ordinary language to express narratives, ideas, and emotions. It includes novels, short stories, essays, and articles that provide detailed character development and storytelling.
2. Poetry: Poetry employs rhythm, rhyme, and imagery to convey emotions and ideas in a condensed and expressive manner. It explores themes of love, nature, and human experiences through the use of poetic devices.
3. Drama: Drama presents stories through dialogue and performance. It includes plays and scripts that utilize dialogue, stage directions, and theatrical elements to depict characters, conflicts, and themes for live audiences.

• Mime: Mime is a form of performance art where gestures, facial expressions, and body movements are used to convey a story, idea, or emotion without using words.
• Dance Drama: Dance drama combines elements of dance and theater to tell a story or convey emotions through choreographed movements, music, and dramatic expression.
• Oral Literature: Oral literature refers to traditional stories, myths, legends, and folktales passed down verbally from one generation to another within a culture or community.
• Historic Literature: Historic literature includes writings, documents, and narratives that provide accounts of historical events, figures, and periods, offering insights into the past and shaping our understanding of history.