Didacticism describes a type of literature that is written to inform or instruct the reader, especially in moral or political lessons. While they are also meant to entertain the audience, the aesthetics in a didactic work of literature are subordinate to the message it imparts.

What is didactic novel?

A novel, play or poem that is didactic aims to teach us something. What? Well, anything, really. Didactic works often have morals to impart or are written to teach us something about religion, philosophy, history, or politics. Examples of didactic literature include Aesop's Fables.

What is an example of a didactic?

The definition of didactic is used for teaching. An example of didactic is a lesson plan consisting of a lecture, large group discussions and a project.