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INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE Flashcards

1
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Literature was derived from the Latin word littera, “_____________________”

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“a letter of the alphabet.”

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refers to a body of written works and creation of human experiences

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Literature

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TRUE OR FALSE: all written or spoken texts may be considered as literature

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FALSE

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According to ______________, there are ___________ of literature that NEEDS to be CONSIDERED in order to call it a “good literature”

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William J. Long, standards

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Aesthetically appealing and reveals or conveys hidden truth and beauty.

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Artistry

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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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Promotes critical thinking that enhances both abstract and reason-based thought processes and makes readers focus on the fundamental truths of life and nature.

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Intellectual Value

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Lifts the inner spirit and soul and has the power to motivate and inspire readers.

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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 to determine at the moment of writing.

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Permanence

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Appeals to the hearts and minds of almost any reader.

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Universality

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Refers to the distinct way the author expresses his or her thoughts.

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Style

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According to _______, a Roman Poet literature has TWO MAIN FUNCTIONS namely ______________ and ___________.

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Horace, dulce (sweetness/entertainment) and utile (usefulness)

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13
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Literature elevates and transforms experience beyond “ mere” pleasure”

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Literature as an ART

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14
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Literature also have its own division. Name these 2.

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Oral and Written

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15
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Refer to poems and stories shared through words of mouth.

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Oral

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Refer to encoded works through writing or printing.

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Written

17
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Literature also have forms. Name these 4.

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Poetry, Fictional Prose, Non-fictional Prose and Drama

18
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Features the metrical and sophisticated use of language through IMAGERY, FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE, and POETIC DEVICES. Usually, poets leave implicit messages on their works that need to be “dug out” by the readers.

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Poetry

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Name the 2 types of Poem.

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Lyric and Narrative

20
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Under the lyric poem, there are 4 types. Name these 4.

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Elegy, Ode, Sonnet and Haiku

21
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Define Elegy, Ode, Sonnet and Haiku.

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Elegy is a poem to honor the dead. Ode is poem that pays tribute to a person, idea, place, or another concept. Sonnet is a a fourteen-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme and Haiku is a three-line poem that originated in Japan, follows the 5-7-5 syllable scheme.

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Under Narrative Poem, there are 4 types as well. Name these 4.

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Ballad, Epic, Metrical Tale and Metrical Romance

23
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Define Ballad, Epic, Metrical Tale and Metrical Romance

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Ballad is a set to music. Epic tells the story of heroes and their adventures. Metrical Tale are topics vary from romance, the quest for adventure, love, and various phases of life and Metrical Romance deals with the story of adventure, love, chivalry, and deeds of derring do, also called “CHIVALRIC POEMS.”

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Unlike poetry, it is written in ordinary, non metrical language, but still utilizes literary techniques to deliver its message. For this form, texts feature characters, settings, and incidents which are born out of the writer’s imagination.

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Fictional Prose

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Name and define the 2 types of Fictional Prose

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Short Story has its own plot, characters, setting, and conflict, and it can be read in one sitting and Novel is an extended work of prose that features chapters which have its own fictional elements.

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________ presents facts or opinions about reality. Writers express their message in a straightforward manner to effectively convey information to their readers.

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Nonfiction

27
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Name at least 5 Nonfiction Prose

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Biography, Autobiography, Memoir, Travelogue, Interview

28
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TRUE OR FALSE: Academic Texts, Journalistic Texts, Diary, Speech and Letter are ALSO part of Nonfiction Prose

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TRUE

29
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Form of literature that is is meant to be performed on stage.

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Drama

30
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Name the 6 Genres of Drama

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Comedy, Farce, Musical, Melodrama, Tragedy, and Tragicomedy

31
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According to Emmaline Soken-Huberty, literature is a powerful ___________________.

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stress reliever

32
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Name the 7 Elements of Literature

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Theme, Characters, Setting, Plot, Conflict, Point of View, Style

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