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Poetry is a more condensed and expressive form of literature. It uses rhythm, meter, and figurative language to evoke emotions and provoke thought. Poets often employ symbolism and metaphor to convey complex ideas in a few words, making poetry a powerful medium for personal and philosophical expression. | Poetry is a more condensed and expressive form of literature. It uses rhythm, meter, and figurative language to evoke emotions and provoke thought. Poets often employ symbolism and metaphor to convey complex ideas in a few words, making poetry a powerful medium for personal and philosophical expression. | ||
===Drama=== | |||
Drama, which includes plays and screenplays, is a form of literature intended for performance. It brings characters and stories to life on stage or screen, engaging audiences through dialogue and action. The works of Shakespeare, for example, continue to be celebrated for their exploration of timeless themes like ambition, love, and betrayal. | Drama, which includes plays and screenplays, is a form of literature intended for performance. It brings characters and stories to life on stage or screen, engaging audiences through dialogue and action. The works of Shakespeare, for example, continue to be celebrated for their exploration of timeless themes like ambition, love, and betrayal. | ||
===Non-Fiction=== | |||
Non-fiction literature encompasses essays, biographies, autobiographies, and historical accounts. Unlike fiction, non-fiction is grounded in reality and aims to inform, educate, or persuade readers about real events, people, and ideas. It often provides insights into the author's perspective, offering a window into different aspects of the human experience. | Non-fiction literature encompasses essays, biographies, autobiographies, and historical accounts. Unlike fiction, non-fiction is grounded in reality and aims to inform, educate, or persuade readers about real events, people, and ideas. It often provides insights into the author's perspective, offering a window into different aspects of the human experience. | ||