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American Literature (Ⅰ) The Term “literature” refers to Written or spoken material; broadly speaking, anything from creative writing to more technical or scientific works; Most commonly: works of the creative imagination, including works of poetry, drama, fiction, and nonfiction. Literature is the art that uses language as a medium. 4 Genres of Literature A, like all literature, makes use of language. But it uses words in special ways. It emphasizes their sounds and rhythms. It makes patterns of sound and rhythm. B is literature meant to be acted out. It tells a story through its character