ENG 104 REVIEWER Flashcards
a body of literary productions (oral, written, visual) containing imaginative language that realistically portrays thought, emotions, and experiences of the human condition.
literature
this student will profit from the readings
student a
this student will always be plagued by the question of what is the point of literature
student b
importance of literature: presents human life and experience, one gets to walk in the shoes of others, and allows one to discover himself
provides perspective
importance of literature: a mirror that reflects culture, allow readers to see thoughts, feelings, vanities, and beliefs of a particular nation or social group
helps one understand his society and world
importance of literature: give insights on matters or issues using language
opportunities for expression
importance of literature: takes us to places; is a friend to man
provides entertainment
literary standards: stimulates critical thinking that enriches mental processes of abstract and reasoning, making one realize the truths of life
intellectual value
literary standards: appeals to everyone regardless of characteristics
universality
literary standards: has an aesthetic appeal and thus possesses a sense of beauty
artistry
literary standards: conjures man’s emotional power to define symbolisms, nuances, evoking visions
suggestiveness
literary standards: elevates spirit and soul, motivate moral and lessons
spiritual value
literary standards: endures across time and draws out the time factor; is timeless
permanence
literary standards: presents peculiar way/s on how man sees life as evidenced by the formation of his ideas, forms, structures, and expressions
style
literature or written works of literary merit created in a digital medium, “born digital”
electronic literature
written for and read from a computer and can be web or app based
digi-fiction
a process where integral elements of a fiction get dispersed systematically across multiple delivery channels for creating an entertainment experience
transmedia storytelling
author incorporates doodle drawings and handwritten graphics in place of traditional font
doodle fiction
books written by women for women
chick lit
poem in text message, 2 stanzas, 4 lines, 7 syllables each, rhymes
textula
AKA microfiction, a complete story with a small word count (5-1000 or 1500 words)
flash fiction
uses creative writing to represent a true story
creative nonfiction
gives a visual representation of a written work
animated poetry
AKA weblog; online platform that allows people to contribute to a particular topic
blog
digital poetry in the form of computerized adventure games
hypertext/hyperpoetry
uses microblogging on twitter, 280 characters from 190
twitterature
all comic books published in japan
manga
tells a complete story via illustrations
graphic novel
a novel published online
web novels
digital comic from south korea
webtoons
stories through text and illustrated images
illustrated novels
super genre, various genres of fiction
speculative fiction
speculative fiction: deals with things out of this world, with a futuristic theme
science fiction
speculative fiction: the world is being destroyed
apocalyptic fiction
more freedom to draw from cultures and question the concept of the self and its relation to the body, brain, and soul
identity
speculative fiction: world has been destroyed already
post apocalyptic fiction
speculative fiction: what-if scenarios regarding history
alternate history fiction
explores the multiplicities of truth and acknowledges that history is filtered through human perspective
history and memory
all of humanity’s experiences are filtered through technology
technology
writers recognize a piece of work as being one among many throughout history
intertextuality
who said that the “death of print” has been heralded over the past decade, precipitated by the rising accessibility of devices like tablets and smartphones that have made the electronic medium cheaper and more universal
ivo oliveria and mithun selvaratnam
What is the first step in approaching a literary text?
Read the piece.
What should you do after reading a literary text for the first time?
Re-read with ‘literature goggles’.
To record observations, tentative analysis, or questions.
annotating a literary text
A statement that identifies the theme of the piece.
thesis statement
What should you back up your thesis statement with?
Evidence from the text.
A perspective that allows deeper understanding of literary texts.
literature goggles
A literary work spoken or written in sentences and paragraphs.
prose
What is poetry characterized by?
Verse, measure, rhythm, sound, and imaginative language.
A significant truth that limits narration to the central character’s thoughts and experiences.
theme
List the principles in stating the theme of a story.
- Reports all major details of the story
- May be avowed in more than one way
- Stated in complete statements
- Asserts a sweeping statement about life
- Avoids familiar adages
An interruption of the chronological sequence to go back to related incidents.
flashback
Hints or clues indicating events that will occur later in the story.
foreshadowing
The placement of two or more things side by side to highlight their differences.
juxtaposition
An image that takes on more meaning than its descriptive value.
symbol
The use of sensory details that appeal to the five senses.
imagery
What type of imagery appeals to sight?
Visual imagery.
A reference to people, places, events, or literary works.
allusion
Repeating a sequence of words at the beginning of neighboring clauses. ex. 1
anaphora
Juxtaposition of contrasting ideas in balanced phrases or sentences
antithesis
Addressing an absent or non-existent person or thing as if present. ex. moon, what is she doing right now?
apostrophe
Exaggeration of ideas for emphasis. ex. exploding in my head
hyperbole
Discrepancy between expectation and reality. ex. i enjoyed the movie just as i would my wisdom tooth removal
irony
An ironical understatement where affirmative is expressed by negating the opposite. ex. not too bad
litotes
An implied comparison between two unlike things that share common qualities.
metaphor
Substituting one word or phrase for another closely associated with it. ex. the pen is mightier than the sword
metonymy
A figure of speech where two opposite ideas are joined. ex. awfully sweet
oxymoron
A statement that seems contradictory but is nonetheless true. ex. war is peace
paradox
Endowing inanimate objects or ideas with human qualities. ex. the fire swallowed the entire forest
personification
What is a simile?
A stated comparison between two fundamentally dissimilar things using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
Using a part to represent the whole or vice versa. ex. the word ‘coppers’ represents coins
synecdoche
Describing one sense in terms of another. ex. the sound of her voice was sweet
synesthesia
Deliberately making a situation seem less important than it is. ex. treehugger for environmentalist
understatement
Marking up a text to highlight important words, phrases, and structure.
literary annotation
Who/what influenced the poet?
personal experiences, societal context, and historical events
These factors shape the themes and messages within their work.
is the character or voice that conveys the poem’s message, often reflecting the poet’s perspective.
persona
Where is it set?
setting
What are the recurring ideas/topics in the poem?
love, nature, identity, sexuality, wealth, vanity, etc.
These themes are often expressed through the interactions of characters and events.
What is the writer’s attitude toward his subject, audience, or himself?
tone
How does the text make the reader feel?
mood
How does the rhythm affect the meaning?
enhance the emotional tone and pacing of the poem.
What is the purpose of the introduction in a literary analysis?
presents context and the main theme of the work being analyzed.
What should the body of a literary analysis include?
analyze key incidents, descriptions, symbols, and elements of literature relevant to the theme.
What are the goals of the concluding paragraph in an analysis?
an opinion on the work’s quality and comment on its current relevance.
What does text-focused criticism emphasize?
Text-focused criticism emphasizes understanding literary works based on their own terms and structure.
What does reader-focused criticism explore?
Reader-focused criticism examines the unique interaction between the reader and the text.
looks at the social and historical context surrounding the writing of a text.
historical criticism
aims to expose the oppression of women and examine their portrayal in literature.
Feminist criticism
focuses on the impact of colonialism on literature and the portrayal of colonized peoples.
Post-colonial criticism
analyzes the relationship between literature and the unconscious mind.
Psychoanalytic
investigates humanity’s relationship with the environment in literature.
Ecocriticism
Fill in the blank: The main character’s internal conflict often reflects the _______ of the story.
[theme]
True or False: The tone of a poem is the same as its mood.
False
A critical study in literature that investigates humanity’s relationship to the environment
ecocentrism
Ecocriticism can be applied to literature, film, or the arts.
What is the primary aim of ecocriticism?
To evaluate how humans interact with the natural world with the goal of improving how we treat the environment.
What common theme is explored in both poems?
The struggle of individuals in their environments and their connection to nature.
Fill in the blank: Ecocriticism evaluates humanity’s interaction with the _______.
[natural world].
What literary approaches can be identified in the poems presented?
Ecocriticism, imagery analysis, and metaphor exploration.
What are some elements of diction that contribute to the tone and mood in the poems?
Connotations, figures of speech, and imagery.
