READING LITERARY WORKS Literature is the work of arts which use words / creative language to express human realities in social, political, economical, cultural and love OR Literature is the work of art which use language and transmitted in spoken and written form. ELEMENTS/FORM OF ARTS TYPES OF LITERATURE There are two types of literature, namely a) Spoken or Oral literature b) Written literature a) SPOKEN OR ORAL LITERATURE Is the literature which represented/expressed through oral or spoken form. b) WRITTEN LITERATURE Is the literature presented / expressed in written form. There are two element of literature include; i) Form ii) Content i. FORM Is the outer shell of the work of arts. This means that author (artist) organized his / her work of arts. The form in literature comprises / consist of the following things; i) Style ii) Plot iii) Setting iv) Characterization LANGUAGE USE (DICTION) Is the ...
WRITING FORMAL LETTERS WRITING FORMAL LETTERS Major Parts of Formal/Official letters Sender’s address and date Addressee’s address below the reference number U.F.S, if it has to be signed by a certain officer/Person, for forwarding. Formal salutation i.e. Sir/Madam The introductory sentence e.g a reference to a former announcement, letter, or newspaper. Curriculum Vitae (CV) Purpose of your application i.e. for national building. Referees (at least 3) i.e. someone who can furnish personal information about you. Closing remarks like your faithfully Signature. Full name and title. Example of Request Letter A REQUEST LETTER LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Editor plays a vital role in making critical analysis of all letters before they are published and read by the Public through news papers, magazines or any other appropriate media. Letters which are sent to the newspapers are always addressed to the editor. The Proper form of saluta...