21st Century Literature Flashcards
Literature that addresses
modern themes and issues, reflecting a
technological culture and often deviating from
traditional writing rules.
21st Century Literature
Genres such as Instant Messaging
and blog format books, Digi-fiction, doodle,
creative nonfiction, manga, and graphic novels,
alongside traditional genres like poetry, drama,
fiction, essay, and epic.
Literary Genres
Self-evident or unquestionable.
Axiomatic
A regularly updated website or web page,
typically written in an informal or conversational
style.
Blog
Characterized by technological
advancements that increase the speed and
breadth of knowledge turnover within the economy
and society.
Digital Era
A word or phrase preceded by a hash
sign (#), used on social media to identify digital
content on a specific topic.
Hashtag
A software system that links topics on
the screen to related information and graphics,
typically accessed by a point-and-click method.
Hypertext
A telephone with access to cellular
radio system for use over a wide area without a
physical connection to a network.
Mobile Phone
Side by side: at the same rate or on an
equal footing.
Pari Passu
Websites and applications that
enable users to create and share content or
participate in social networking.
Social Media
A free social networking microblogging
service that allows registered members to
broadcast short posts called tweets.
Existing or being everywhere, especially
at the same time.
Ubiquitous
Exploration of self in the context of
globalization, cultural intersections, and
discussions of women’s and LGBT rights.
Identity
Examination of
multiplicities of truth and acknowledgment
of the subjective nature of history.
History and Memory
Integration of technology into
human lives and its impact on humanity’s
future, explored in literature.
Technology
Acknowledgment,
reference, or parallel inclusion of other works
within contemporary literature, often in a
postmodern style.
Intertextuality
A Late Latin prefix used to denote English,
derived from Anglia, the Latin name for England.
Anglo
Relating to or denoting the
Germanic inhabitants of England from their arrival in
the 5th century up to the Norman Conquest.
Anglo-Saxon
The process of breaking a complex topic
or substance into smaller parts to understand it
better.
Analysis
Encompasses literature from Asian
countries, written by Asian authors.
Asian Literature
focuses on the
perspective of Asian-Americans, telling their stories
and exploring their lives and history.
Asian-American Literature
Includes literature from
countries previously colonized by the British Empire,
such as India, Hong Kong, etc.
Post-Colonial Literature
● A noted Marathi poet, literary critic, writer,
and translator.
● Born on August 23, 1918, in Devgad Taluka
of Sindhudurg District.
● Overcame financial challenges to
complete education and became a
professor in Mumbai.
● Influenced by works of Browning, Elliot, and
Hopkins.
Govind Vinayak Karandikar
Literature related to the
Angles, England, the English people, or the English
language. Noted strengths in the 17th century
onward, with significant holdings in the 18th
century, Romanticism, Victorian, and modern
periods
Anglo-American Literature
● Born in Salamanca, Spain, in 1963, to
Canadian parents.
● Grew up in various countries due to his
parents’ involvement in the Canadian
Foreign Service.
Yann Martel
A native of East London,
traditionally one born within hearing of Bow
Bells.
Cockney
The complete loss or absence of hope
Despair
Placed at a high or powerful level, often referring to a person, rank, or status.
Exalted
Not in harmony or keeping
with the surroundings or other aspects of something.
Incongruous
Someone or something that one is excited or overjoyed to see, often after a long absence or separation.
Sight-sore
Literature originating
from Europe, including various languages
such as English, Spanish, French, Dutch,
Polish, German. It is part of the common
cultural heritage of Europe.
European Literature
A German poet and essayist
born in 1886, known for works reflecting on
his time as a pathologist. One of his poems,
“From Late,” is included in the module.
Gottfried Benn
A prolific Mexican
writer born in 1954, known for works that
portray Latino and gay identity, mythology,
and Mesoamerican history. The poem “To
Those Who Have Lost Everything” is included
in the module.
Francisco X. Alarcon
comprising oral and written works in various
languages and genres. It includes themes
such as the clash between indigenous and
colonial cultures, condemnation of European subjugation, pride in the African
past, and hope for the continent’s
independent future.
African Literature
A Zimbabwean writer born
in 1971, known for writing in English and
drawing on Shona. An excerpt from her
creative non-fiction piece “Hyde Park” is
included in the module.
Petina Gappah
make or cause to make a ringing
metallic sound, typically a discordant one.
Jangling
giving a feeling of comfort, warmth,
and relaxation
Cozy
A species of coffee bush
designed for ease of harvesting
Happicuppa
- is a form of imaginative
literature characterized by extreme brevity,
ranging from a single word to a thousand
words. It is also known as micro-stories,
postcard fiction, nanotales, or short shorts.
Flash Fiction
Flash fiction presents a story with the
fewest words possible
Brevity
Despite its brevity, Flash
Fiction emphasizes the development of a
complete plot, including a beginning,
middle, and ending
Complete Plot
The hallmark of successful
Flash Fiction is a twist at the end, providing
readers with unexpected conclusions.
Surprising Ending
or graphic fiction, is a narrative form
equivalent in form and dimension to a prose
novel. It utilizes a comic book format where
pictures are arranged in sequences with
image panels, and dialogues are written in
speech bubbles.
Graphic Novel
encompasses the
genres of science fiction, fantasy, and
horror. These genres transport readers out of
ordinary lives, immersing them in different
realities
Speculative Fiction
A potent green aniseed-flavored
alcoholic spirit, made with the shrub
wormwood.
Absinthe
The activity of hunting with ferrets,
typically for rabbits.
Ferreting
An evil spirit or phantom, especially
one supposed to rob graves and feed on
dead bodies.
Ghoul
requiring considerable effort and time.
Laborious
A rope with a noose at one end,
used primarily in North America for catching
cattle or horses.
Lasso
Think about (something) carefully,
especially before making a decision or
reaching a conclusion
Ponder
Was a Srivijayan prince
from Palembang and was the founder of
the Kingdom of Singapura in 1299.
Sang Nila Utama
Fluid from the prostate and
other sex glands helps transport sperm out of
the man’s body during orgasm.
Seminal Fluid
No longer fresh and pleasant to eat;
hard, musty, or dry.
Stale
An electronic musical instrument,
typically operated by a keyboard,
producing a wide variety of sounds
Synth
What are the 6 steps to interpret a poem?
- Read
- Title
- Speaker
- Mood and Tone
- Paraphrase
- Theme
what is written in
literature will be exactly what is in the film
Literal Adaptation
timelessness and
universality of the works’ messages and
themes. The film follows the text, but has
slightly altered elements.
Faithful Adaptation
- films would have lightly
relied on the source texts
Loose Adaptation
finding the balance
between being faithful to its source material,
and creating a film that can stand on its
own as a work of art.
Artful Adaptation
have become the forefront in cinema.
Today, feature films are based on all kinds of
intellectual property, including video games, comic
books, and literature.
Adaptations
There are three critical aspects to giving an
excellent video presentation;
- The Technicalities
- What you say
- How you say it
Good microphone
An Audio
Close window and
make sure there are no disturbing noise
Eliminate ambient noise
Find a
camera that isn’t too old
Don’t over worry about the camera
Be aware of the mood and scene
you want to show
Lighting
Not just a white wall
Background
Don’t put yourself always at the
center
Framing
Be careful of the angle
Camera Height
