GNED 15

Question 1

in its broadest sense, it is everything that has ever written

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literature

Question 2

standards of good literature

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artistry
intellectual value
suggestiveness
spiritual value
permanence
universality

Question 3

describes literature that is aesthetically appealing and reveals or conveys hidden truth and beauty

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artistry

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it stimulates critical thinking that enriches the mental processes of abstract and reasoning, making man realizes the fundamental truths of life and its nature

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intellectual value

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it unravels and conjures man’s emotional power that allows the work to inspire and provoke thoughts and understanding beyond the actual words written on the page

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suggestiveness

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it elevates the spiriy and the soul and thus have the power to motivate and inspire, drawn from yhe suggested morals or lessons of the different literary genres

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spiritual value

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determined by a written work’s ability to stand the test of time, which makes it impossible yo determine at the moment of writing

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permanence

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describes a piece of writing that appeals to the hearts and minds of almost any reader

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universality

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this originates in the latin expression prosa oratio which means literally “straightforward or direct speech”

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prose

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tends to comprise of full grammatical sentences, building paragraphs

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prose

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is something that arouses a complete imaginative feeling, by choosing appropriate language and selective words and arranging them in a manner that creates a proper pattern, rhyme, and rhythm

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poetry

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a category of literary composition

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literary genres

Question 13

the latin word fictus means “to form” which seems like a good source for the english word ___

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fiction

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it is not presented as fact, though it may be based on a true story or situation

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fiction

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a broad genre of writing that encompasses all books that aren’t rooted in a fictional narrative

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non-fiction

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a prose writing that presents and explains ideas or tells about real people, places, objects, or events

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non-fictionc

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An invented prose narrative of considerable length and a certain complexity that deals imaginatively with human experience, usually through a connected sequence of events involving a group of persons in a
specific setting.

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novel

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It is an invented prose narrative shorter than a novel usually dealing with a few characters and aiming at unity of effect and often concentrating on the creation of mood rather than plot.

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short story

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It tells a life story of its author, meaning it is a written record of the author’s life. Rather than being written by somebody else, it comes through the person’s own pen, in his own words.

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autobiography

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A situation or succession of events in real life having the dramatic progression or emotional effect characteristic of a play, and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.

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drama

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A narrative form, usually featuring animals that behave and speak as human beings, told in order to highlight human follies and weaknesses. A moral—or lesson for behaviour—is woven into the story and often explicitly formulated at the end.

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fable

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This is known as discrete entries arranged by date reporting on what has happened over the course of a day or other periods.

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diary

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It is a traditional story or group of stories told about a particular person or place. They may include supernatural beings, elements of mythology, or explanations of natural phenomena, but they are associated with a particular locality or person and are told as a matter of history.

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legend

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This is a short, realistic story that is written for the purpose of teaching a moral or religious lesson, often written in response or to address a particular issue.

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parable

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This is a short piece of writing that expresses information as well as the writer’s opinion. It is also a written composition of moderate length exploring a particular issue or subject.

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essay

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These are fictional tales that often have religious origins that explains the action of gods or heroes, provide explanations for natural phenomena, offer moral insight, and include supernatural beings.

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mythology

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It is an imaginative story or piece of literature told in a variety of media. Stories, which are based on magic and fantastical settings, plots, characters, and happy endings.

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fairytale

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It is a written history or account of a person’s life and intended to give an objective portrayal of a person, written in the third person.
The reader can be reasonably assured that the information presented about this work of nonfiction is as true and authentic as possible.

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biography

Question 29

a longer form of poetry that tells an entire story, with a beginning, middle, and end.

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narrative poetry

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Known as the oldest form of literature, and is a lengthy, narrative work of poetry. These long poems typically detail extraordinary feats and adventures of characters from a distant past.

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epic

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a type of narrative poem which typically centers on courtly love, knights, and chivalric deeds.

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metrical romance

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poem that tells a story and was traditionally set to music, often one dealing with adventure or romance.

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ballad

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refers to the broad category of poetry that is concerned with feelings and emotion, and presents a character in the first person.

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lyric poetry

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type of lyrical stanza. It is an elaborately structured poem praising or glorifying an event or individual, describing nature intellectually as well as emotionally.

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ode

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poem that reflects upon death or loss. Traditionally, it contains themes of mourning, loss, and reflection. However, it can also explore themes of redemption and consolation.

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elegy

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14 line poem, typically (but not exclusively) concerning the topic of love. this contain internal rhymes within their 14 lines; the exact rhyme scheme depends on the style of a sonnet.

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sonnet

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Is a literary work (such as a poem or play) dealing with shepherds or rural life in a usually artificial manner and typically drawing a contrast between the innocence and serenity of the simple life and the misery and corruption of city and especially court life.

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pastoral poetry

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unrhymed verse form of Japanese origin that
focuses on a brief moment in time, and a sense of sudden illumination or enlightenment. this is usually composed of seventeen syllables in three short lines with a 5-7-5 format.

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haiku