LESSON 1: Introduction to Literary Genre

Question 1

literature came from the word ____ which means ____

Answer 1

litera, which means letter

Question 2

according to kahayon…

Answer 2

literature deals with ideas, thoughts and
emotions of man – thus it can be said the literature is the story of man

Question 3

according to garcia…

Answer 3

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

Question 4

according to tan…

Answer 4

literature is a reflection of human experience in various forms: sensation, feelings, moods, attitude, thoughts, events

Question 5

two main divisions of literature

Answer 5

prose and poetry

Question 6

prose vs poetry (form, language, appeal, aim)

Answer 6

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

Question 7

kinds of prose

Answer 7

prose drama
essay
prose fiction
biography and autobiography
letter
diary
journal

Question 8

prose drama

Answer 8

type of drama written in prose. It has dialogues and meant to
be acted and witnessed by spectators on stage.

Question 9

essay

Answer 9

A writer’s attempt to express his viewpoint and opinion about some
events or issues.

Question 10

prose fiction

Answer 10

basic type of discourse that uses dialogue, narrative, and exposition.

Question 11

two kinds of prose fiction

Answer 11

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

Question 12

biography

Answer 12

written by ANOTHER person. a life account of a certain individual

Question 13

autobiography

Answer 13

written by THEMSELF. a person’s biography

Question 14

letter

Answer 14

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.

Question 15

diary

Answer 15

A daily record of a particular person’s day-to-day experiences, feelings
and/or state of mind.

Question 16

journal

Answer 16

A newspaper or periodical especially of a serious matter.

Question 17

satirical prose

Answer 17

a prose form that ridicules the vices and follies of men.

Question 18

literary criticism

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an action such as judging and giving comments on
the qualities of a certain literary piece.

Question 19

book review

Answer 19

an article dealing with the contents, literary worth, etc. of
a book especially a recently published book

Question 20

philosophy

Answer 20

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.

Question 21

parody

Answer 21

an imitation of another author’s work, where ridicule is the
main objective.

Question 22

eulogy

Answer 22

writing in praise of a dead person, event or thing.

Question 23

pamphlet

Answer 23

a small book of topic of current interest.

Question 24

parable

Answer 24

a short tale that illustrates principle, usually by setting forth
the application of the principle to something familiar to the hearer or the
reader.

Question 25

speech

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he general word for a discourse delivered to an audience
whether prepared or impromptu.

Question 26

address

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implies a formal, carefully prepared speech and usually
attributes importance to the speaker or the speech.

Question 27

oration

Answer 27

suggests an eloquent, rhetorical sometimes merely
bombastic speech, especially one delivered on some special
occasion.

Question 28

lecture

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a carefully prepared speech intended to inform or
instruct the audience.

Question 29

talk

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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.

Question 30

sermon

Answer 30

a speech by a clergy man intended to give religious or
moral instruction and usually based on Scriptural text.

Question 31

anecdote

Answer 31

a brief narrative concerning a particular individual or incident.

Question 32

literary convention

Answer 32

defining characteristics and features of a piece of work. what makes it unique and special

Question 33

four major literary genres

Answer 33

fiction, poetry, essay, and drama