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Humanities

The study of the different cultural aspects of man, his frailties in life and how they can be improved.

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Arts

A creative activity that results in beauty having aesthetic value, often used as a medium of expression.

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Humanus
A Latin word meaning refined, cultured, and human.
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Obra Maestra
A term used to refer to a masterpiece, often in the context of art.
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Lyric Poetry
A non-narrative poem in which a single speaker presents a state or emotional condition.
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Epic
A long narrative poem that tells the adventures of a hero, often involving supernatural elements.
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Fiction
A genre of prose that describes imaginary events and characters.
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Non-Fiction
Prose writing based on facts, real events, and real people.
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Creative Activity
Artistic endeavors that allow for personal expression and creativity.
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Elegy
A lyric poem that mourns the loss of someone or something.
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Sonnet
A 14-line lyric poem with a specific rhyme scheme, often expressing love or deep emotions.
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Drama
A piece of writing that tells a story and is performed on a stage.
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Mock-Epic
A satirical form of epic poetry that uses grand style to depict trivial subjects.
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Hymn
A lyric poem of praise or devotion, often addressed to a deity.
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Metafiction
A form of literature that self-consciously addresses the devices of fiction, often blurring the boundaries between fiction and reality.
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Realism
A literary movement focusing on representing everyday events, characters, and settings in a truthful manner.
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Victorian Literature
Literature that focused on social issues and realism during the Victorian era.
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Romanticism
A literary movement that emphasized emotion, nature, and individualism.
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Postmodern Literature
A period questioning narratives and focusing on fragmentation.
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Fantasy Genre
A genre of drama or literature that incorporates supernatural or magical elements.
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Historical Literature

Literature that reflects historical events, providing insight into past societies.

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Symbolism
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
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Theme
The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.
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Characterization
The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.
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Setting
The time and place in which a story occurs.
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Plot
The sequence of events that make up a story.
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Conflict
The struggle between opposing forces in a story.
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Point of View
The perspective from which a story is told.
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Tone
The author's attitude toward the subject or audience.
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Mood
The emotional atmosphere created by a literary work.
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Narrative

A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.