A literary work refers to any written piece of art such as novels, plays, poems, short stories, or essays. It encompasses various genres and forms of creative expression.
Genre: a category or type of literature characterized by specific conventions and features.
Theme: the main underlying message or insight about life explored in a literary work.
Tone: the author's attitude towards the subject matter conveyed through their writing style.
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