Literature Of The Philippines Flashcards
Course code of Literature of the Philippines
GEC 13
is any written work.
Literature
Latin word of Literature
Litaritura/ litteratura
Meaning of latin word litaritura/litteratura
“writing formed with letters,”
*although some definitions include spoken or sung texts.
it is writing that possesses literary merit.
LITERATURE
literature was first produced by some of the
world’s earliest civilizations—those ___________
Ancient Egypt and Sumeria
When literature was first produce?
early as the 4th millennium BC;
Traces the Rise and fall of a tragic hero with a tragic flaw
Tragedy
Developments in _______ allowed for literature to be distributed and experienced on an unprecedented scale, which has culminated in the twenty-first century in electronic literature.
print technology
A narrative in prose
Novel
A narrative in prose that is shorter than a novel
Novella
A piece of dramatic literature, which is performed
Play
A narrative in prose that is shorter than a novella
Short story
Uses figurative language and sometimes has a rhyme
Poem
Without _________there is no history.
Literature
Not only did early works of literature provide
first-hand accounts of historical events, but they also capture entire eras: _______
popular culture, societal norms, and more.
Short stories, myths, novels, novellas
Fiction
Autobiographies, speeches, essays, diaries
Non-Fiction
Comedies, tragedies, pantomimes, melodramas
Drama
Poems, pastorals, lyrics
Poetry
something the majority of people can relate to:
lyrics
In the form of catharsis, as a kind of therapy, gives you insight into personal events in your own life, etc.
Personal
Historical accounts of socio-cultural and economic events throughout history (i.e., 2008’s Great Recession, the Zoot Suit riots, etc.)
World events
Can give you detailed instruction on a variety of topics: programming, directing, communication, etc.
Hard and soft skills
3 main categories of literature that can teach us
personal
world events
hard and soft skills
Main Literary Genres
Poetry
Drama
Prose
Primary Sub-Genres of Poetry
Songs and Ballads
Lyrics
Epic
Dramatic
Narrative
Poetry with a set of rhythm, sometimes accompanied by musical instruments.
Songs and Ballads
Typically includes repetition, simple language and a set rhyme scheme
Songs and Ballads
Poetry in which one speaker expresses his or her feelings on a particulr subject
Lyric
Poetry that tells a story
Narrative
Can be in traditional or organic forms
Narrative
Structured in metered verse
Narrative
A narrative poem that uses invented characters
Dramatic
Ranges from a simple monologue to full-length production
Dramatic
Can include dialogue, multiplecharacters and can be spoken or sung
Dramatic
A long narrative poem, typically about the deeds of gods or heroes
Epic
Elevated in style
Epic
Include adventures and expresses values held dear by its culture
Epic
is a literary work written to be performed in front of an audience.
Drama
It contains dialogue, and actors impersonate the
characters.
Drama
It is usually divided into acts or scenes, and relies on props or imaginative dialogue to create a visual experience
for the audience.
Drama
Primary Sub-Genres of Drama
Tragedy
Comedy
History
Melodrama
Musical
Includes conflict, suffering, and catharsis
Tragedy
Can contain elements of comedy (tragicomedy)
Tragedy
Tragedy that contain comedy
Tragic Comedy
Exaggerates or creates improbable situations
Comedy
Includes humor, through dialogue or physical action
Comedy
The resolution is usually lighthearted
Comedy
Details the deeds and events of a particular historical time period
History
Often features characters of Royal lineage or of legend
History
Highly emotional and often includes exaggerated charcters or situtions
Melodrama
Explores interpersonal conflicts
Melodrama
A story with dialogue, music and dancing
Musical
Can include operas and ballets
Musical
is the most common form of writing.
Prose
It is not restricted by rhythm or dialogue, and it most closely resembles everyday
speech
Prose
It is usually straightforward, and may utilize figurative language, dialogue, characters, and imagery.
Prose
Prose writing is often divided into two primary categories:
Fiction
Nonfiction
narrative writing that originates from the author’s imagination. It is designed to entertain, but it can also inspire,
inform, or persuade.
Fiction
Primary Sub-Genres of Fiction
- Novel
- Novella
- Short Story
- Myths and Legends
- Fables
is writing that is based on true events, people, places, and facts. It is designed to inform, and sometimes to
entertain.
Nonfiction
Primary Sub-Genres of Nonfiction
- Autobiography
- Biography
- Essay
- Diaries and Journals
- Narrative Nonfiction
A lengthy narrative with plot, setting, characters and conflict that imitates real life or real situations
Novel
Encompsses all kinds of subject matter, inculding historical, adventure, mysteries, romance etc.
Novel
Shorter than a novel, with a more simplified plot
Novella
Develops themes and characters more fully
Novella
Reveals charactes, rather than traces its development
Short Story
A short narrative, very limited in plot, few chrcters and crafted for unity
Short Story
A narrative that explains the origins of life, the occurances in nature, or the deeds of a figure of folklore
Myths and Legends
Often rooted in both fact and fictions
Myths and Legends
Legends focus less on the supernatural
Myths and Legends
A short narrative tht imparts a moral, or a lesson
Fables and Parables
Is sometimes a warning, or expresses a general truth about life
Fables and Parables
Often times, the characters are animals
Fable
A written account of a person’s life
Biography
Typically allegorical
Parables
A narrative about one’s life, written by that person
Autobiography
Incorporate character, personality, and accomplishments
Biography
Differs from a memoir in that it usually covers the entire scope of the author’s life, rather than focusing on a single period of his or her life
Autobiography
A narrative about a theme, topic, or important information
Essay
Can be formal or informal
Essay
A personal and often daily, record of events, experiences and reflections
Diaries and Journals
Can incorporte opinion
Essay
focus more on emotions and personal accounts
Diaries
tend to be logs of events and often describe the experiences of a group of people
Journals
Prose witten about a series of true events, usually connected
Narrative Nonfiction
Can include journey narratives, histories, reports, articles, newspaper articles, etc.
Narrative Nonfiction