The difference between literature and non-literature determines the basic approaches and methods of literature appreciation.

The difference between literature and non-literature can be analyzed and explained from different angles. The following is one of the possible explanations: Literature is an art form that uses words, language, and artistic techniques to express the author's emotions, thoughts, and values. It has aesthetic and cultural values. Literature works could include novels, poems, essays, plays, etc. They usually needed to go through strict creation and processing to have a high literary and artistic quality. Non-literature referred to all kinds of art forms other than literature, such as music, painting, photography, movies, television, advertisements, etc. They mainly pursued entertainment and the function of conveying information rather than aesthetic and cultural values. For example, literary works such as novels, poems, essays, etc. can allow readers to feel the author's emotions and thoughts through reading, and feel a certain cultural or social atmosphere. For example, a novel could make the readers feel the loneliness, struggle, and hope of the protagonist, or express certain social values such as justice, love, power, etc. through a certain story. Non-literary works such as music, movies, and television mainly focused on entertainment and information transmission. They can convey certain emotions, ideas, or values, but they do not have the aesthetic and cultural value of literary works. For example, a pop song could express love, youth, pop culture, and other emotions, but it did not necessarily have profound literary value. Therefore, the main difference between literature and non-literature lies in the content, purpose, and audience. They are two different forms of art.

The difference between literature and non-literary novels lies in their production methods and aesthetic value. Non-literary novels are a type of commercial novels, usually written for commercial profit. These novels might be more focused on the plot, the characters, the theme, and the preferences and needs of the market audience rather than literature. On the other hand, literary novels emphasized artistry and aesthetic value. The creation of a literary novel usually required the author to have a high level of literary accomplishment and creative skills. Not only did he have to pay attention to the plot, the character, and the theme, but he also had to convey the author's thoughts and emotions through language, structure, style, and other means to achieve aesthetic effects. Therefore, non-literary novels paid more attention to commerce and practicality while literary novels paid more attention to artistry and aesthetics.

Literature and non-literature were relative, but there were generally the following differences: Literature usually has a higher artistic quality and expressiveness. It pays more attention to the creativity and uniqueness of language, characters, plot, theme and structure, rather than just expressing facts and information. A literary work usually required deep thought and creation to achieve higher literary value. Literature usually has more cultural significance and historical value, reflecting the culture, values and ways of thinking of a specific period, region and nation. Literature could not only provide entertainment and enjoyment for readers, but also inspire thinking, influence ideas and cultural recognition. Non-literature focuses more on practicality and information. It aims to convey facts and information, including news reports, scientific papers, commercial advertisements, etc. Non-literary works had a wider audience and usually did not require deep thought and creation. The following is an analysis of some works: One Hundred Years of Solitude was one of the masterpieces of Colombia Garcia Márquez. The novel depicted the changes in the history and culture of Latino America through the story of several generations of a family. The language of the work is beautiful and poetic, showing Marquez's deep literary foundation and creative talent. The Great Gatsby was one of Frost's masterpieces. The novel used the love story of Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu as the main line to describe the rise and fall of noble families in the Qing Dynasty and the distortion of human nature. The novel's ingenious structure, complex plot, and romantic and modern elements were hailed as one of the representative works of American literature. 3. To Kill a Mockingbird is a British film. One of Lee's representative works. The novel was set in the southern countryside of the United States. Through the story of two sisters, it revealed the dark side of society and the distortion of human nature at that time. The beautiful language and deep emotions of the work were regarded as classics of American literature.

Literature and non-literature were two opposite concepts. The specific differences were as follows: Literature usually refers to the artistic forms such as novels, poems, essays, plays, etc. that use words as a medium to express the author's thoughts, emotions, and values through artistic techniques. Literature works usually had high aesthetic value and cultural value, which could arouse readers 'emotional resonance and thinking. Non-literature usually refers to other forms of art other than literature, such as painting, sculpture, music, dance, etc. Non-literature usually did not involve the author's thoughts, emotions, values, etc. It was more about expressing the author's feelings, experiences, imagination, etc. The difference between literary works and non-literary works lay in the content, form, and purpose of their expression. Literature usually had more aesthetic and cultural value and required a certain degree of literary accomplishment and aesthetic ability to appreciate and understand, while non-literature focused more on expressing the author's feelings, experiences, imagination, etc., and usually did not require too high literary accomplishment and aesthetic ability. The analysis methods of literary works and non-literary works were also different. For literary works, one could understand the content and aesthetic value of the works through in-depth interpretation of the background, characters, plot, theme, etc., while for non-literary works, one could understand the content, purpose, and characteristics expressed by analyzing its form, technique, and style. Both literary works and non-literary works have their own characteristics and values. The readers can choose the reading materials that suit them according to their own interests and reading ability.

There were two basic ways to appreciate literature: 1. Perceptual appreciation: Through reading, feeling, experience, etc., the emotions, thoughts, artistic techniques, etc. in the literary works can be expressed sensibly so as to resonate and comprehend the works. 2. Rationally Appreciate: Through analysis, induction, reasoning, etc., the plot, characters, and theme of the literary works are rationally expressed so as to have a deep understanding and understanding of the works. These two methods could complement each other, and different methods could also be combined. In the process of appreciation, emotional and rational factors need to be fully considered in order to achieve a more comprehensive and in-depth appreciation and understanding.

Fiction is made-up stories, like fantasy or mysteries. Non-fiction is based on real events, facts, and people.

Youth literature usually refers to the literature works that describe young people's growth, self-exploration, and the difficulties of puberty. The topics often include love, friendship, self-awareness, and growth. Youth literature tended to pay more attention to emotional descriptions and psychological explorations, as well as social reality and growing environment. In contrast to youth literature, literature usually referred to various types of literary works, including novels, poems, essays, plays, and so on. The topics and content of literature were very broad, covering readers of all ages and cultures. The creation of literature usually paid more attention to ideology and artistry, hoping to convey human experience and wisdom.