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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
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Literature is writing that many people think is beautiful or written well. Stories, poems, and plays are kinds of literature.
Grace's mother studied literature in college before she became an English teacher.- similar words:
- fiction, poetry
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| definition 2: |
Literature is any printed material.
The man running for the office of mayor handed us some literature about himself.- synonyms:
- publication, writing
- similar words:
- book, information, material, piece, work
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| related words: |
art |
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Literature comes from literatura, a Latin word that means "writing" or "forming letters."
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broader categories that include literature |
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art, communication, culture |
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some actions associated with literature |
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compose, create, describe, entertain, examine, explain, expose, express, imagine, influence, inspire, read, relate, tell, write |
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some descriptions of literature |
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comic, dramatic, heroic, humorous, imaginative, romantic |
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some examples of literature |
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biography, comedy, drama, essay, fantasy, novel, play, poem, tale, tragedy |
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some kinds of literature |
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fiction, poetry |
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some parts of literature |
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character, dialogue, moral, passage, plot, setting, story, subject, title, tone |
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some people associated with literature |
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author, critic, playwright, poet, writer |
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some things used in literature |
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conflict, description, humor, rhyme, symbol |
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