"Structure and freedom" might seem to clash, but they actually complement each other in communication.

Let's look at the "knock, knock" jokes. Example 1 follows a structured format leading to a punchline, while Example 2 tweaks this structure, making the joke funny due to its deviation. So, both jokes are funny but in different ways: one adheres to the structure, and the other plays with it. Like Lego blocks, you have the freedom to build anything you want, but each piece (structure) has a fixed shape.

In literature studies, structure and freedom are polarities, not problems. Think of them like two sides of a coin, both contributing to its value. You'll study different text types (newspaper articles, poems, blogs, etc.) and stylistic devices, and encounter texts that twist these structures. Think of reading a recipe that suddenly turns into a story or a blog that evolves into poetry.

When writing, you'll also need to balance structure and freedom. Writing a scientific report might need a rigid structure, but a short story can have more creative freedom. Remember, rules (structures) can be played with creatively to convey impactful messages, like when graffiti artists use building walls (structure) to create impactful art (freedom).