Teaching Literature, textbook

The purpose of this text is to help teachers and students appreciate literature and identify the characteristics of great writing. It helps students to understand types of literature and the author’s purpose. The instruction stimulates the interest of listeners and readers in the techniques and devices authors use to convey meaning.
The text is divided into three sections. Section One helps students identify various types of prose, poetry and drama. Section Two focuses on authors and what they do to convey meaning for their readers. Section Three emphasizes the use of sounds and rhythm in language—especially in poetry. Students learn how authors to create a mood, tone, and allusion.