SECTION A: Introduction to Literature (Form 1)

Unit 1: What is Literature?

• Definition of literature

• Functions of literature (entertainment, education, moral instruction)

• Major genres: Prose, Poetry, Drama

Unit 2: Elements of Prose

• Plot

• Characters

• Setting

• Conflict

• Theme

• Point of View

Unit 3: Elements of Poetry

• Structure and form (stanzas, lines, rhyme)

• Sound devices: rhyme, rhythm, alliteration, assonance

• Figurative language: simile, metaphor, personification

• Imagery and tone

Unit 4: Elements of Drama

• Acts and scenes

• Dialogue and monologue

• Stage directions

• Dramatic techniques (irony, suspense, climax)

SECTION B: Understanding and Analyzing Texts

Unit 5: Reading Comprehension Skills

• Identifying the main idea

• Drawing inferences

• Understanding literal and figurative language

Unit 6: Character and Theme Analysis

• Types of characters (static, dynamic, protagonist, antagonist)

• How authors reveal character (actions, speech, appearance)

• Identifying and discussing themes in prose and drama

Unit 7: Introduction to Poetry Appreciation

• Interpreting meaning

• Recognizing poetic devices

• Personal response to poems

Unit 8: Introduction to African Literature

• Folktales, oral literature

• Proverbs and their literary value

• African short stories

SECTION C: Advanced Literary Study (Form 3)

Unit 9: Literary Appreciation

• Understanding writer’s style and tone

• Comparing texts

• Understanding satire, allegory, and symbolism
  

Unit 10: In-depth Poetry Study

• Studying selected poems

• Structure, theme, mood, tone

• Comparing different poets

Unit 11: Drama Studies

• Studying a selected play (e.g., Romeo and Juliet or African drama)

• Role of dialogue and conflict

• Performance appreciation

Unit 12: Prose Fiction Analysis

• Detailed novel study (e.g., Chike and the River, Mine Boy)

• Narrative techniques

• Author’s purpose and perspective

SECTION D: Examination Preparation & Literary Criticism (Form 4)

Unit 13: Advanced Literary Devices and Techniques

• Irony, satire, hyperbole, foreshadowing

• Narrative voice and stream of consciousness

Unit 14: Answering MSCE Literature Questions

• How to structure literary essays

• Sample MSCE-style questions and answers

• Comparing literary works in essay form

Unit 15: Literature and Society

• Themes of social justice, gender, and tradition

• Relevance of literature in modern life

• Literature as a tool for change

Unit 16: Creative Response and Interpretation

• Writing personal reflections

• Composing creative pieces inspired by texts

• Group projects and presentations

Appendices

• Glossary of literary terms

• Recommended reading list (African and World literature)

• Sample analysis of poems, plays, and prose

• Study and revision tips for literature exams