What are the 3 classifications of literature?

Answer 1

The two major classifications of literature are poetry and prose.

Poetry - (from the Greek 'poiesis' a making: a forming, creating, or the art of poetry, or a poem) is a form of literary art in which language is used for its aesthetic and evocative qualities in addition to, or in lieu of, its apparent meaning. Poetry may be written independently, as discrete poems; or, may occur in conjunction with other arts, as in poetic drama, hymns, lyrics, or prose poetry.

Prose - is the most typical form of written language, applying ordinary grammatical structure and natural flow of speech rather than rhythmic structure (as in traditional poetry). While there are critical debates on the construction of prose, its simplicity and loosely defined structure has led to its adoption for the majority of spoken dialogue, factual discourse as well as topical and fictional writing. It is commonly used, for example, in literature, newspapers, magazines, encyclopedias, broadcasting, film, history, philosophy, law and many other forms of communication.

Answer 2

Literature may be classified in many different ways depending on the focus of the purpose of the person or an organization classifying the literature. For example many libraries use use one or more of the classification criteria for classification of books in the libraries.

• Basic type of the work such as poems, plays, fiction, essays, biographies, or collection of more than one type.
• Language
• Country of author
• Period when it was originally written
• Subject of literature - for example, religious literature.
• By author

Answer 3

The two general classifications of literature are prose and poetry.

Answer 4

Most works of literature can be grouped into either fiction or non-fiction.

Answer 5

The two general classifications of literature are prose and poetry.

Answer 6

escape literature and interpretative literature

Answer 7

prose, poetry, drama

Answer 8

prose and poetry