Literature Flashcards
Comes from latin word “littera” meaning a letter of the alphabet
Literature
Traditionally defined as body of written works associated to imaginative and creative works of poetry and prose
Classified according to language national origin historical period and genre and subject mattef
Literature
The products of written literature are caller
Literary text
A text can be considered literary if it has
Psychological characterization
Chronology
Metaphor and symbolism
Characteristics of literary texts
Narrates story
Expresses feeling thoughts ideas
Delivers significant information
Refers to the organization’s method used in literature most common type is narrative
Literary structure
Is not only limited to content and form but also to the general features kr characteristics forms of genre style s specific literary trend literature as an art form and art as a whole
May also involve arrangements according to purpose style and genre
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Literary structure
Curriculum guide
Literary technique tone content length
General cultural movement ofbe historical period they were composed
Genre
Major forms of literature
Poetry
Prose
Usually written in lines
Rhythm sound imagery and form
Purpose is to Express feeling thoughts and ideas
Poetry
Types of poetry
Narrative poetry
Dramatic poetry
Lyric poetry
Tells a story has elements of narration such as characters setting conflict etc.
Narrative poetry
Emotionally appealing drama intended to be recited or sing in front of the audience by a character speaking in poetry
Dramatic poetry
Most common type of poetry expressing feelings rather than telling a story
Lyric poetry
Types of prose
Fiction
Non fiction
