Introduction to Literature

Question 1

Literature deals with ideas, thoughts, and emotions of man – thus it can be said that literature is the story of man. It came from the word “litera” meaning ‘letter’.

Answer 1

Kahayon, 1998

Question 2

Literature also comes from the French phrase “bellesletters” which means beautiful writing.

Answer 2

Baritugo, et. Al. 2004

Question 3

Literature came from the word __________ meaning letter

Answer 3

litera

Question 4

Literature is our life’s story including the struggles, ideas, failures, sacrifices and happiness.

Answer 4

Ang, 2006

Question 5

is language in use that provides insights and intellectual stimulation to the reader.

Answer 5

Literature

Question 6

TRUE OR FALSE:
As one explores literature, he likewise discovers the beauty of language.

Answer 6

TRUE

Question 7

is a product of a particular culture that concretizes man’s array of values, emotions, actions and ideas. It is therefore a creation of human experience that tells about people and their world.

Answer 7

LITERATURE

Question 8

Represents the culture and tradition of a language or a people. The concept is difficult to precisely define, though many have tried

Answer 8

LITERATURE

Question 9

TREU OR FALSE:
it’s clear that the accepted definition of literature is constantly changing and evolving.

Answer 9

TRUE

Question 10

suggests a higher art form; merely putting words on a page doesn’t necessarily equate to creating literature.

Answer 10

LITERATURE

Question 11

is the accepted body of works for a given author.

Answer 11

CANON

Question 12

Some works of literature are considered ________ that is, culturally representative of a particular genre (poetry, prose, or drama).

Answer 12

canonical

Question 13

Works of literature, at their best, provide a _____________

Answer 13

kind of blueprint of human society.

Question 14

Herman Melville’s 1851 novel __________ was considered a failure by contemporary reviewers. However, it has since been recognized as a masterpiece and is frequently cited as one of the best works of Western literature for its thematic complexity and use of symbolism.

Answer 14

“Moby Dick”

Question 15

Why do people read Literature?

Answer 15

For information
For amusement
For higher and keener pleasure
For cultural upliftment
For discovery of broader dimensions in life

Question 16

Hallmarks of Literature

Answer 16

1. Artistry
2. Intellectual Value
3. Suggestiveness
4. Permanence
5. Universality

Question 17

It is a quality which appeals to our sense of beauty.

Answer 17

Artistry

Question 18

William Blake’s poem

Answer 18

Spring

Question 19

A literary work STIMULATES THOUGTH and ENRICHES OUR MENTAL LIFE by making us realize fundamental truths about life and human nature.

Answer 19

Intellectual Value

Question 20

Literature enables us to LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WORLD, to discover information which are relevant for us to know. Literature, be it fiction or non-fiction, enables us to discover VITAL CONCEPTS related to any field of study. Take a look at the pictures below. The following are types of literature which can aid us in our quest for knowledge in any interest.

Answer 20

Intellectual Value

Question 21

This is the quality associated with the EMOTIONAL POWER of literature, such that it should move us DEEPLY and STIR our CREATIVE IMAGINATION beyond the plane of ordinary experience. You may have already experienced that feeling when you’re reading a book or any short story, and you notice yourself crying after you finish it! This is only one of the many powers of literature. It is able to bring out emotions because we are able to relate to what is happening in the story.

Answer 21

Suggestiveness

Question 22

A great work of literature ENDURES – it can be read AGAIN AND AGAIN as each reading gives a fresh delight and new instance. Have you noticed the fact that even though we are now living in the 21st century, we still read and look back to the stories from ages past? This is because issues and significant human experiences that may have occurred in the past are STILL REVELANT and PREVAILING in the PRESENT TIMES. Literature has made us realize that human experiences, emotions, and feelings are more often than not perennial.

Answer 22

Permanence

Question 23

Literature APPEALS TO EVERYONE, regardless of culture, race, sex, and time which are all considered significant. You may have noticed that somehow, even though we are Filipinos, we still read literature with THEMES which are most likely foreign to us. This is because literature has universality, it appeals to almost everybody and it just a matter of interest on the reader’s part.

Answer 23

Universality

Question 24

We define literature as _____________________

Answer 24

significant human experiences