LESSON 1: Introduction to Literary Genre Flashcards
literature came from the word ____ which means ____
litera, which means letter
according to kahayon…
literature deals with ideas, thoughts and
emotions of man – thus it can be said the literature is the story of man
according to garcia…
through literature, we learn the innermost feelings and thoughts of people. the most real part of themselves. we gain an understanding of others and ourselves
according to tan…
literature is a reflection of human experience in various forms: sensation, feelings, moods, attitude, thoughts, events
two main divisions of literature
prose and poetry
prose vs poetry (form, language, appeal, aim)
FORM: prose- paragraph, poetry- stanza/verse
LANGUAGE: prose: ordinary language, poetry- metrical, rhythmical, and figurative
APPEAL: prose- intellect, poetry- emotion
AIM: prose- convince, inform, imitate and reflect, poetry- stir the imagination
kinds of prose
prose drama
essay
prose fiction
biography and autobiography
letter
diary
journal
prose drama
type of drama written in prose. It has dialogues and meant to
be acted and witnessed by spectators on stage.
essay
A writer’s attempt to express his viewpoint and opinion about some
events or issues.
prose fiction
basic type of discourse that uses dialogue, narrative, and exposition.
two kinds of prose fiction
Novel – A long narrative divided into chapters wherein the events are
taken from real-life experiences involving many characters.
Example: Without Seeing the Dawn by Steven Javellana.
* Short Story – A narrative in form which has one or more characters, a
single plot and impression.
Example: Dead Stars by Paz Marquez – Benitez
biography
written by ANOTHER person. a life account of a certain individual
autobiography
written by THEMSELF. a person’s biography
letter
A written discourse which displays the writer’s psychological makeup.
It is intended to be sent from one person to another party to convey a message
and maintain good relationship.
diary
A daily record of a particular person’s day-to-day experiences, feelings
and/or state of mind.
journal
A newspaper or periodical especially of a serious matter.
satirical prose
a prose form that ridicules the vices and follies of men.
literary criticism
an action such as judging and giving comments on
the qualities of a certain literary piece.
book review
an article dealing with the contents, literary worth, etc. of
a book especially a recently published book
philosophy
a prose form that deals with the processes governing
thought and conduct. It also deals with the theory of the investigation of
the principles or laws that regulate the universe and underlie all
knowledge, principles or laws, and reality.
parody
an imitation of another author’s work, where ridicule is the
main objective.
eulogy
writing in praise of a dead person, event or thing.
pamphlet
a small book of topic of current interest.
parable
a short tale that illustrates principle, usually by setting forth
the application of the principle to something familiar to the hearer or the
reader.
speech
he general word for a discourse delivered to an audience
whether prepared or impromptu.
address
implies a formal, carefully prepared speech and usually
attributes importance to the speaker or the speech.
oration
suggests an eloquent, rhetorical sometimes merely
bombastic speech, especially one delivered on some special
occasion.
lecture
a carefully prepared speech intended to inform or
instruct the audience.
talk
suggests informality and is applied either to an impromptu
speech or to an address or lecture in which the speaker
deliberately uses a simple conversational approach.
sermon
a speech by a clergy man intended to give religious or
moral instruction and usually based on Scriptural text.
anecdote
a brief narrative concerning a particular individual or incident.
literary convention
defining characteristics and features of a piece of work. what makes it unique and special
four major literary genres
fiction, poetry, essay, and drama
