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Literature
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Simple meaning
What does Literature mean?
Literature means written works like stories, poems, and books.
Dictionary definition
Written works such as stories, poems, plays, or books, especially those studied for meaning and style.
Example sentences
Literature in a sentence
easy
We read a short story in literature class.
medium
The teacher asked us to compare two works of literature.
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Studying literature can help readers understand theme, character, and language.
Synonyms
Words like Literature
written workstexts such as stories, poems, or books
textswritten pieces that can be read and studied
Antonyms
Opposite words
spoken talkwords spoken aloud rather than written
blank pagespages without written work
Word family
Literature word family
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does literature mean?
Literature means written works like stories, poems, and books
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to literature?
Literature is made up of written works.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses literature correctly?
This sentence uses literature as written works studied in class.
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