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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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Etymology
The study of the origin of words and how their meanings have changed throughout history.
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Arts
Creative activities that produce works of aesthetic value, allowing expression of ideas, emotions, feelings without using words.
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Literary Arts
Written productions intended for communication, consisting of various genres such as fiction and non-fiction.
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Lyric Poetry
A short, non-narrative poem in which a single speaker expresses an emotional state.
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Narrative Poetry
A form of poetry that tells a story, typically containing a narrator and characters.
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Epic
A long poem narrating the adventures of a hero, often embodying the values of a civilization.
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Mock-epic
A satirical form of epic poetry that uses grand style to depict trivial subjects.
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Prose
Written or spoken language in its ordinary form without metrical structure.
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Fiction
Literature that describes imaginary events and characters.
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Non-Fiction
Prose writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people.
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Drama
A piece of writing intended for performance, telling a story through dialogue and action.
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Tragedy
A serious drama that presents the downfall of a main character due to fate or personal flaws.
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Comedy
A drama that aims to entertain and amuse the audience, often with a happy ending.
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Fantasy (in Drama)
A type of drama that incorporates supernatural or magical elements.
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Symbolism
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, often conveying deeper meanings.
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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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Etymology
The study of the origin of words and how their meanings have changed throughout history.
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Arts
Creative activities that produce works of aesthetic value, allowing expression of ideas, emotions, feelings without using words.
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Literary Arts
Written productions intended for communication, consisting of various genres such as fiction and non-fiction.
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Lyric Poetry
A short, non-narrative poem in which a single speaker expresses an emotional state.
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Narrative Poetry
A form of poetry that tells a story, typically containing a narrator and characters.
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Epic
A long poem narrating the adventures of a hero, often embodying the values of a civilization.
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Mock-epic
A satirical form of epic poetry that uses grand style to depict trivial subjects.
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Prose
Written or spoken language in its ordinary form without metrical structure.
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Fiction
Literature that describes imaginary events and characters.
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Non-Fiction
Prose writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people.
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Drama
A piece of writing intended for performance, telling a story through dialogue and action.
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Tragedy
A serious drama that presents the downfall of a main character due to fate or personal flaws.
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Comedy
A drama that aims to entertain and amuse the audience, often with a happy ending.
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Fantasy (in Drama)
A type of drama that incorporates supernatural or magical elements.
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Symbolism
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, often conveying deeper meanings.
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Myth
A traditional story, often involving supernatural beings or events, explaining a natural or social phenomenon.
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Legend
A narrative that lies somewhere between myth and historical fact, typically featuring heroic figures.
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Folklore
The traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through generations.
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Ballad
A form of verse, often a narrative set to music, telling a story of love or adventure.
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Sonnet
A poem of 14 lines, usually written in iambic pentameter, with various rhyme schemes.
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Haiku
A form of Japanese poetry consisting of three lines, with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern.
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Monologue
A speech delivered by a single character in a play, often revealing their inner thoughts.
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Dialogue
Written conversation between two or more characters in a literary work.
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Allegory
A narrative in which characters and events symbolize deeper moral or political meanings.
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Satire
A literary work that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock social institutions.
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