ENGLISH (1ST QUARTER) Flashcards
from Latin literratura, a derivative of literratus, versed in literature, culture; writings having excellence of form or expression and presenting ideas of permanent or universal interest; the body of written works produced in a particular language, country, or age.
Literature
- Category of literary composition
- Broad term that translates from French which means kind or type
Literary Genre
a literary medium distinguished from poetry especially by its greater irregularity and variety of rhythm and its closed resemblance to the patterns of everyday speech.
Prose
writing that formulates a concentrated imaginative awareness of experience in language chosen and arranged to create a specific response through its meaning, sound, and rhythm.
Poetry
purposes of Literature
to educate to inform to entertain to serve as a solace or sanctuary to arise noble emotions to give a moral
Who is the author of “The little prince”?
Antoine de Saint - Exupery
Who are the characters in the little prince?
Little prince, fox, and the rose.
what is the lesson of the little prince?
The Little Prince teaches that the responsibility demanded by relationships with others leads to a greater understanding and appreciation of one’s responsibilities to the world in general. The story of the prince and his rose is a parable (a story that teaches a lesson) about the nature of real love.
“a song sung to the
accompaniment of a plucked instrument”
Pslam
who are the authors of psalms
- 75 attributed to David
- 12 by Asaph, “Collector”,
a priest who headed the service of music - 10 by the sons of Korah, “Bald”,
a guild of singers and composers - 2 by Solomon, “Peaceful”,
Israel’s most powerful king - 1 by Moses, “Son of the Water”,
a prince, herdsman, and deliverer - 1 by Heman, “Faithful”, a wise man
- 1 by Ethan, “Enduring”, a wise man
- 50 anonymous, but some traditionally
attributed to Ezra
How many books in psalms?
Ang what doed the 1st book about? aswell as the 2nd and 3rd book, and the last 4th and 5th book about?
there are 5 books.
1st book is about songs of worships, the
the 2nd and 3rd book are about Hymns of National Interests
the 4th and 5th are about anthems of praise
lesson in pslam 23?
When you are upset or in despair, don’t
complain to people; talk to God.
Pray in whatever circumstances you’re in.
Learn to praise and adore God.
Obey God’s words.
Lesson in Desiderata:
The theme of the poem Desiderata is the authentic lifestyle, which involves - loving oneself, being true to oneself, valuing one’s employment, being dignified and self-assertive, without being disrespectful to others.
What is stuggle between two opposing forces?
conflict
what are the three types of external conflict?
Character vc character, chaarcter vs Nature, and character vs society