One literary text it is a textual construction in accordance with the norms of literature, with its own objectives and characteristics, such as language designed to cause emotions on the reader.
According to the classification of texts, there is a division between two categories: literary texts and non-literary texts.
Some examples of literary texts they are: plays, novels, chronicles, fables, poems, etc. One of the distinguishing features of literary texts is their poetic function, where you can see rhythm and musicality, specific organization of words and a high level of creativity.
Differences between literary and non-literary text
The big difference between literary and non-literary texts lies in their function or purpose.
The non-literary text aims to inform, clarify, explain, that is, it intends to be useful to the reader. Non-literary text is often seen as a informative text, built in a specific way, with clear and objective language. Some examples are scientific articles, news, or textbooks.
On the other hand, the literary text is more artistic, with a aesthetic function, which has the recreational objective, causing different emotions in the reader. Thus, literary texts are not always linked to reality (in the case of fiction) and are often subjective, and there may be different interpretations by different readers. In addition, the literary text contains figures of speech, figurative and metaphorical meaning of words, which make the text more expressive.
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- Meaning of Textual Genres
- Text Types
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