Literature is part of human culture and values. Because humans are social animals who communicate through words, music, and sentences. There are three forms of literature, drama, fiction, and poetry. By using these forms of literature, we can send and receive information in a creative and imaginative way. By reading and understanding the literature, we can derive a deeper meaning from its contents. People write creative works to express their perceptions and emotions about specific topics and issues.
Literature can be categorized according to whether it is a novel or a non-fiction, a poem or a prose. It can be further distinguished by major forms such as novels, short stories, or plays; works are usually classified according to historical periods and adherence to specific aesthetic features and expectations (types). The definition of literature changes with the passage of time. It is a "culturally relative definition". In Western Europe before the 18th century, literature represented all books and writings. In a romantic era, more restrictive words emerged, which began to separate "imaginative" sentences. Contemporary discussion on what literature is about can be regarded as returning to an older, more comprehensive idea; for example, in addition to prescriptive work, cultural research is also popular as an analytical theme , There are several topics.
Literary elements represent what is used to form literary works. There are various kinds and forms of literature. They are novels, theater, poetry, biography, nonfiction prose, prose, epic and short stories. There are several elements in all these kinds of documents. In order to complete a literary work, writers, playwrights, or novelists need to use specific elements such as plot, character, theme and so on. But the elements of the novel and the elements of the play are different from the elements of the poet. These elements are described below.
One of the same elements of short story, poetry and theater is the background. "The setting of novel establishes its historical, geographical and physical background" (p.251) This setting is "because it covers a wide variety of materials and cultural elements" short story, poetry It is also important in drama. (P.251) An example of setting poetry, theater, or short story during the Anglo-Saxon period or the Renaissance era. If you do not understand the environment, it is difficult to understand cultural poetry, theater, or short stories. Such an environment can increase the attitude toward short stories, poetry, drama One example is attitude towards women as well as African-American.