Functional Skills in Language and Literature

Language is the expression of ideas by means of speech-sounds combined into words. Words are combined into sentences, this combination answering to that of ideas into thoughts. The functions of language include communication, the expression of identity, play, imaginative expression, and emotional release. Literature is a form of human expression. It is written material such as poetry, novels, essays, etc., works of imagination characterized by excellence of style and expression and by themes of general or enduring interest. This book focuses on functional skills in language and literature.