Genre Flashcards
1
Q
Name the thre big genres
A
Poetic texts
dramatic texts
narrative texts
2
Q
What is generic form in English literature?
A
It isa form of language which applies ordinary grammatical structure and natural flow of speech rather than rhythmic structure(as in traditional poetry).
Generic conventions is a form of vocabulary or gramma, with which we can classify texts within a specific interpretive paradigm.
3
Q
What are the rules of decorum in literature?
A
What are the rules of decorum in literature?
4
Q
Genre Short Story
why what
A
- A story that is short (difference from novel)
- Why: economic reasons for American writers competing against englisch writers
- Came for practical reasons as much as artistic
5
Q
Adgar Ellen Poe, short story
Explain:
1. Unity of impression: 2. moments of crisis 3. Symmetry of design
A
- Unity of impression:
its emphasis on singleness makes it unique as a genre because it presents itself as a single experience over all else- Moment of crisis
Focuses on a single situation for a single character who undergoes a change in understanding or attitude (e.g. yellow wall paper Protagonist changes her view on her husbands methods. - Symmetry of design
It’s a three point structure, first a initial conflict or disharmony, then a action following the discontent, and at the end a narrative resolution.
- Moment of crisis