Literature is a broad term that encompasses many different types of written works. FICTION is a type of literature that is made up and not based on real events, while NONFICTION is based on facts and real events. WRITINGS are any type of written work, including both FICTION and NONFICTION. POETRY is a type of literature that uses rhythm and often rhyme to express ideas. A NOVEL is a type of long FICTION work, usually with a plot and characters. BOOKS are collections of written works, which can include novels, POETRY, and other types of literature. WRITING is the act of creating written works, such as BOOKS or poems. An EPODE is a type of poem that has a specific structure and meter. PROSE is a type of WRITING that is not POETRY and does not have a specific structure or meter. Letters are written works that are usually sent from one person to another.