LIT 1 QUIZ Flashcards
It is a latin word that means “letter of the alphabet”
littera
is humankind’s entire body of writing; after that it is the body of writing belonging to a given language or people; then it is individual pieces of writing
literature
is it considered —– if the literary standards are all or almost present
good literature
not all written works can be considered as literature (true or false)
true
appeals to the hearts and minds of almost any reader
universality
determined by a written works ability to stand the test of time, which makes it impossible to determine at the moment of writing
permanence
aesthetically appealing and reveals or conveys hidden truth and beauty
artistry
allows the work to inspire and provoke thoughts and understanding beyond the actual words written on the page
suggestiveness
promotes critical thinking that enhances both abstract and reason-based thought processes and makes readers focus on the fundamental truths of life and nature
intellectual value
lifts the inner spirit and soul and has the power to motivate and inspire readers
spiritual value
to entertain, to delight the audience
dulce - sweetness
refers to the distinct way the author expresses his or her thoughts
style
to instruct, to inform the audience
utile - usefulness
DIVISION OF LIT: through word of mouth
oral
forms / genres of lit (PFND)
Poetry, fictional prose, nonfictional prose, drama
DIVISION OF LIT: through writing
WRITTEN
uses metrical language with lots of rhythm and rhyme to create word pictures. employs all kinds of word play, figurative language, and imagery to send its messages.
poetry
types of poetry: originally sung and recited with a musical instrument, called a lyre
lyric
types of poetry: story telling developed from ritualistic chanting of myths
narrative
lyric poems: reflective poem to honor the dead
elegy
lyric poems: an elevated poem that pays tribute to a person, idea, place, or another concept
ode
lyric poems: a descriptive fourteen-line poem with a specific rhymes scheme
sonnet
lyric poems: a seventeen syllable poem that uses natural imagery to express and emotion
haiku
narrative poems: a narrative poetry set to music
ballad
narrative poems: lengthy poem that tells a story of heroic adventures
epic
narrative poems: topics vary from romance, the quest for adventure, love, and various places
metrical tale
narrative poems: also called chivalric poems
metrical romance
written in ordinary non metrical language but it is the product of the writers imagination. the meaning of fictional works can stretch all the way from obscure and difficult to clear and direct
fictional prose
type of fictional prose: marked by relative shortness and density, organized into a plot and with denouement at the end. plot may be comic, tragic, romantic, or satiric.
short story
type of fictional prose: an extended work of prose fiction, denotes a prose narrative about characters and their actions in their everyday life
novel
written in ordinary, non-metrical language and communicates facts or opinions about reality.
NONFICTIONAL PROSE
type of nonfictional prose: an account of someone’s life written by someone else
Biographical Narratives
type of nonfictional prose: an account of someone’s life written by that person
Autobiographical Narratives
combines elements of prose and poetry into plays that are usually intended to be performed on stage
drama
types of drama:
→ Lighthearted tone
→ Clever wordplay or turns
of phrase
Comedy
types of drama:
→ Exaggerated humor
→ Slapstick gags
→ Nonsensical storyline
farce
types of drama:
→ Originally referred to as opera
→ Dramas in which the
characters sing and dance while performing
musical
types of drama:
→ Periods of standard
storyline interrupted by
songs
→ Dramatic or comedic
storylines
Melodrama
types of drama:
→ A protagonist with a tragic
flaw
→ Circumstances that quickly
get out of control – and not in
a funny way
Tragedy
types of drama:
→ A serious storyline told in a
humorous, sardonic, or snide way
→ Tragically flawed characters
whose actions don’t result in death
→ An ambiguous theme
Tragicomedy
Literature is a powerful stress reliever
(true or false)
true
Literature expands a person’s vocabulary
(true or false)
true
Reading literature does not encourage empathy (true or false)
false
21st century themes:
→ Search for identity (including LGBT topics)
→ Life’s meaning/meaninglessness
→ Redefining one’s identity
identity
21st century themes:
→ including postcolonial viewpoints
history and memory
21st century themes:
→ war, terrorism, racism, religious conflicts
Social Evils
21st century themes:
→ natural and man-made
Catastrophe
21st century themes:
→ advantages and disadvantages of technology
Merits and/or perils of technology
21st century themes:
→ retelling from another angle/history
Fracturing
21st century themes:
→ is the application of both manufacturing and consumption towards personal usage, or the practices, methods, aims, and distribution of products in a free market geared toward generating a profit.
Effects of commercialism
21st century themes:
→ Diaspora refers to a population that shares a common heritage who is scattered in different parts of the world.
Diaspora and migration
who wrote why literature?
Mario Vargas Llosa
