Module 1 | Part 2 Flashcards
The emancipation of literary genres in the 21st century brings writers “_____” to deviate from conventions but remain in an acceptable form, pattern, and structure.
leeway
A _______ is a sample of language used to be read and understood.
literary text
A word or phrase that describes one thing in terms of another and that is not meant to be taken literally.
Figures of speech always involve a comparison of two things that are basically very dissimilar.
It is basic to everyday speech, i.e. “She is a tower of strength” or “He’s a pain in the neck.”
Figurative Language
A figure of speech that makes an explicit comparison between two unlike things, using a word such as like, as, than, or resembles.
Simile
What figurative of speech?
Her eyes were like sunshine
Simile
A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without the use of such specific words of comparison as like, as, than, or resembles.
Metaphor
Three types of metaphors:
Directly stated
Implied
Extended
A metaphor states the comparison explicitly:
Example
“Fame is a bee”
“Life is a rollercoaster.”
Directly Stated
A metaphor does not state explicitly the two terms of the comparison.
Example
“His sandpaper hands clumsily smoothed the satin sheets.”
Implied
A metaphor that is extended or developed so that the metaphor takes on a symbolic quality.
Example
In “A Rose for Emily” Faulkner makes the comparison between Emily and the Southern way of life throughout the whole story so that Emily is a symbol.
Extended
A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes.
A type of metaphor in which two dissimilar things are compared.
Example
The heat pulsed under your dress, along your legs, with a stealthy and not unpleasant sense of invasion.
Personification
A figure of speech, A person, place, things or event that has meaning in itself and that also stands for something more than itself.
We can distinguish between public and private symbols.
The dove, for example is a public symbol of peace, accepted all over the world.
Symbol
Literature Genre (21st Century Counterparts)
What are the 2 counterparts of ESSAY?
Blog
Short Memoir
Literature Genre (21st Century Counterparts)
What are the 4 counterparts of NOVEL?
- Illustrated Novels; Graphic Novels
- Manga; Text-talk Novels
- Speculative Fiction
- Chick Lit
Literature Genre (21st Century Counterparts)
What are the 5 counterparts of SHORT STORY?
- Doodle Fiction
- Digi-Fiction
- Speculative Fiction
- Chick Lit
- Flash Fiction
Literature Genre (21st Century Counterparts)
What is counterpart of DRAMA?
Theatrical Adaptation; Film as Literature
Literature Genre (21st Century Counterparts)
What are the 5 counterparts of POETRY?
- Hyperpoetry
- Text Tula
- Fliptop/Rap
- Spoken Word Poetry
- Graphic Poetry
______ are the building blocks of literature. They are the essential ingredients that make up a story, poem, or play.
Without ________, there would be no literature.
They are essential because they provide a framework for the writer to tell their story.
Literary Elements
This is the sequence of events in the story.
Plot
3 parts of Plot
Beginning
Middle
End
In plot, this sets up the conflict and introduces the main characters.
Beginning
In plot, this is where the conflict is resolved.
Middle
In plot, this is where everything is tied up.
Ending
______ are the people (or animals) that populate a story.
They can be major or minor, good or bad, round or flat.
Characters
______ character are typically more fully developed than minor characters.
Significant
______ characters are those who the reader sympathizes with, while flawed characters generally are the antagonists.
Good Characters
_____ characters are complex and multi-dimensional, while ______ characters are more straightforward and one-dimensional.
Round characters; flat characters
It refers to where and when the story occurs.
It can be real or imaginary, and it can be specific or general.
Setting
It is the perspective from which an author tells a story.
Authors can choose 3 different _______; first person, second person, and third person.
Point of View
It is often thought of in terms of the emotions that a piece of writing evokes in its readers.
However, ______ can also refer to overall attitude or mood that a piece of writing conveys.
Tone
It is its central idea or message.
It is what the story is ultimately about.
Sometimes the _____ is stated directly, while other times, it is implied.
Theme
A story needs _____ to be interesting.
It is the struggle between two opposing forces.
It is what drives the plot forward and created tension.
Conflict
4 main types of Conflict
Man vs man
Man vs nature
Man vs society
Man vs self
It is use of words and descriptions to create mental images.
When used effectively, it can help readers feel as though they are experiencing the story firsthand.
Imagery
5 types of Imagery
- Visual
- Tactile
- Olfactory
- Gustatory
- Auditory
Type of Imagery that authors use to create a vivid picture in the reader’s mind
Visual
Type of imagery that evokes the sense of touch.
Tactile
Type of imagery that authors use to help readers connect with a character or scene by evoking a particular smell.
Olfactory
Type of Imagery, By evoking the sense of taste writers can provide readers with a more concrete and sensual understanding of what is happening in the story.
Gustatory
Type of Imagery, is one of the most potent literary devices available to authors.
Evoking sounds in the reader’s mind can create an immersive and dynamic experience that draws them deep into the story.
Auditory
In literature, _______ is a significant literary element that can be used to add depth and meaning to a text.
Symbols can be objects, characters, or ideas representing something else, such as a concept or feeling.
symbolism
3 key concepts of symbolism
Religion Symbolism
Romantic Symbolism
Emotional Symbolism
Key Concept of Symbolism
It is a vital part of society. It gives people a sense of community and belonging. It also provides a set of beliefs and values that help to guide people’s lives.
Religion Symbolism
Key Concept of Symbolism
It was a literary movement that began in the late 18th century and lasted through the middle of the 19th century.
During this time, writers sought to redefine traditional literary forms and explore new subjects and styles.
One of the defining features of _______ is symbols to represent ideas or emotions.
A symbol is an object, person, or place representing something else, such as a feeling or quality.
Romantic Symbolism
Key Concept of Symbolism
It creates a more powerful and impactful story.
By using symbols that represent emotions, literary works can explore the human condition more profoundly and meaningfully
Emotional Symbolism
It is one literary element that is particularly important in shaping a story.
It refers to how the events of a story are ordered and how they are related to one another.
Narrative Structure
