View
38
Download
0
Category
Preview:
DESCRIPTION
Literature and The canon. English III Fall 2013 J. Schwartz Thanks to D. Pogreba. What is literature?. What is the difference between writing that is considered literature and writing that is considered entertainment? - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Citation preview
LITERATURE AND THE CANON
English IIIFall 2013
J. Schwartz
Thanks to D. Pogreba
What is the difference between writing that is considered literature and writing that is considered entertainment?Literature is defined as “written material such as poetry, novels, essays, etc. especially works of imagination characterized by excellence of style and expression and by themes of general or enduring interest” (Collins English Dictionary).
WHAT IS LITERATURE?
WHAT IS THE PU R PO SE O F L ITER ATU RE?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
WHAT IS THE CANON
A group of “select” literature approved by a select group of people who make decisions for what qualifies.
ARGUMENTS FOR THE CANON
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
ARGUMENTS AGAINST THE CANON
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Recommended