Lesson 1 Overview Flashcards
a collection of written
works, especially those with imaginative and creative content like poetry
and prose. Literature can be categorized based on language, national
origin, historical period, genre, and subject matter
Literature
The term
“literature
“
comes from the Latin word
litera
“littera,
“
meaning
“a letter
of the alphabet.”
literature was deeply rooted in oral traditions, reflecting the rich cultural
and historical development of early Filipinos long before Western colonization.
Pre-colonial times
rule was shaped by the Church’
s influence, blending
Christian themes with indigenous forms, often creating works that reflected colonial
control and cultural synthesis.
Spanish Colonization
fueled by the Philippine-American War, showcased
a burst of creativity and political engagement, with writers using various forms to
comment on the shifting society and resistance, despite colonial suppression.
American Colonization
Literature reflected the post-war moral ambiguities, unresolved issues of
collaboration, and the struggle for national identity and justice after the Japanese
occupation.
Republic
can either be in oral or written form. The oral literature
handed down from one generation to another, then later on
transformed into written form. The products of written literature are
called literary text or literary piece.
LITERATURE
Literature post-EDSA reflected the political turbulence, the struggle for national
dignity, and the disorientation of writers in a newly restored, yet unstable, democratic
society
After EDSA
Universal Characteristics
of Literature
Timeliness
Eternity
Universality
Functions of Literature
Entertainment
Social and Political
Ideological
Moral
Linguistic
Cultural
Educational
Historical
refers to a
category or classification of literary
works based on their content, form,
style, or technique. Each genre has
specific characteristics and
conventions that distinguish it from
others
GENRE
a form of literature that uses
ordinary language and has a natural flow
of speech. It is distinguished from poetry,
which uses a formal meter and rhyme.
typically consists of sentences and
paragraphs and is used for a variety of
genres, including novels, essays, short
stories, and newspaper articles.
PROSE
is a genre of literature that uses
imaginative and often rhythmic language
to express an idea, evoke emotion, or tell a
story. It is often used to convey complex
emotions and ideas in an accessible and
creative way.
can take many different forms, from
traditional rhyme schemes to free verse.
POETRY
Fiction
Novel
Short Story
Novella
Fable
Parable
Legend
Non-Fiction
History
News
Biography
Diary
Anecdote
Essay
in literature is a
genre which encompasses
essays, biographies, memoirs,
and other written works that
are based on facts and real
events.
NON-FICTION
in literature is any
story or novel that is created
from the author
‘
s
imagination, as opposed to
being based on facts or real
events.
FICTION
is a work of long prose fiction, which is usually centered
around characters, events and settings. ____ usually have multiple
chapters, with a larger plot and focus on character development.
NOVEL
y is a work of fiction that is usually shorter in length
than a novel. Short stories often have less developed characters and
settings than longer works, but can still explore complex themes.
SHORT STORY
