Q1: Conventional Literary Genres Flashcards
It generally incudes works which are purely products of the writer’s imagination.
Fiction
It pertains to any account pertaining to people and events that are perceived to be unreal for they are just invented by a writer’s creative mind.
Fiction
Types of Conventional Genres of Literature
- Prose Fiction
- Poetry
- Drama
- Non-fiction Prose
Major forms of prose fiction
(Shortest to Longest)
- Short Story
- Novella
- Novel
A work of fiction that can just be read in one sitting.
Short Story
Have a few characters, singular complication, and are ascribed to be thematic.
Short Story
It propels an intellectual and affective response to the readers
Short Story
Shorter version of a novel. Recognized for its intermediate length.
Novella
Generally perceived to be a long prose narrative that deals with human experience through a relative sequence of events.
Novel
Presents a circumstance or circumstances that may involve a number of characters.
Novel
Has a series of episodes and is known to be very complex.
Novel
Requisite composites of fiction
- Form
- Theme
It pertains to the design and arrangement of the parts that form the whole. It also involves how a certain work is written and done.
Form
An idea or meaning that a literary work attempts to convey and to communicate.
Theme
7 Elements of Fiction
- Setting
- Character
- Plot
- Point of View
- Conflict
- Symbols
- Theme
The place and time of the actions that transpire in a story which can be real or invented.
Setting
A person or any entity presented in a narrative or dramatic work.
Character
Elements of Fiction
7 Types of Character
- Protagonist
- Antagonist
- Static/Flat Character
- Dynamic Character
- Round Character
- Antihero
- Foil
flow and sequence of events in the story.
Plot
Elements of Fiction
5 Types of Plot Patterns
- En medias res
- Flashback
- Prolepsis or flash forward
- Foreshadowing
- Frame Story
Vantage point as to how the story unfolds
Point of View
Opposition of forces that may set forth the problems, issues, and challenges of various forms and sources that the main character need to face and deal with.
Conflict
Elements of Fiction
Used to represent ideas aside from its literal meaning.
Symbol
implicit or indirect reference to a person, event, or literary work.
Allusion
Tone or mood perceived to be prevailing in a particular literary work.
Atmosphere
Conversation or exchanges between or among individuals as presented in a written work.
Dialogue
Classification and categories in which literary works are identified.
Genre
Difference of what is said to what is shown or what is meant
Irony
Local or regional symbols and images including speech, practices, beliefs, mannerisms and the like which are known to be peculiar to a certain topography.
Local Color
Humorous which can sometimes be gentle or biting and criticizes weaknesses of people, vices, perspectives, or event institutions to bring about some improvements or social reforms.
Satire
Imaginary events that mainly include science and technology
Sci-Fi or Science Fiction
Style that attempts to show the random flow of thoughts, memoirs, emotion, and associations as these move within the character’s mind.
Stream of Consciousness
Poem or poetry is derived from the Greek term ________ which means “to create” or “to make”.
poesis
A majestic form of literature for it manifests aesthetic value relative to how carefully language is used by a certain poet.
Poem
An art of communicating meanings, emotions, and values which leave an effect or impact on its readers.
Poem
Evokes emotions, aspirations, conditions despite its shortness
Poem or Poetry
Can both delivered in both spoken and written forms
Poetry
Mainly considers the rhythmic and other tonal aspects which are perceived to be intricate and complex.
Poetry
Key Aspects of Poetry
- Structure
- Language
- Tone, Sound, Rhythm
- Emotional Appeal
A key aspect of poetry that refers to how a writer establishes some different features depending on his style.
Structure
Expression of familiar feelings, emotions, conditions, and the like in an implicit and suggestive way.
Language
Key Aspects of Poetry
Various elements that may contribute to the total effect and impact of a poetic masterpiece which should be in unity and harmony.
Tone, Sound, Rhythm
Tells something about how poems mainly convey meanings in a mysterious way.
Emotional Appeal
Different Poetic Forms
- Dramatic Poetry
- Lyric Poetry
- Narrative Poetry
A lyric work that exhibits dialogue and characterization which are known to be elements of drama.
Dramatic Poetry
Poetic Form
A speech delivered by an individual in a dramatic performance
Monologue
Dramatic Poetry
a monologue used to develop the character of a speaker by providing information by the revelation of the character’s personal thoughts, emotions and feelings both belong to this type.
Soliloquy
Dramatic Poetry
Discloses a poet’s feelings and emotions which can be perceived to be subjective and personal.
Lyric Poetry
Poetic Forms
This is known to be melodic since it was first recited accompanied by a lyre — a U-shaped string instrument
Lyric Poetry
Types of Lyric Poetry
- Simple Lyric
- Songs
- Odes
- Sonnets
- Elegy
Lyric Poetry
Includes pastorals that describe scenes and objects of nature.
Simple Lyric
Lyric Poetry
Emotional verses sung during special occasions
Songs
Lyric Poetry
Extended lyric poems ascribed to be more serious and complex in form than a simple lyric.
Odes
Lyric Poetry
Lyric poetry composed of 14 lines
Sonnets
Lyric Poetry
Mainly laments the death of a person or group of individuals
elegy
A poem that is non-dramatic in which the prime goal of the author is to narrate a story. It has a variety of length and of complexity.
Narrative Poetry
Examples of narrative poems
- epics
- metrical tales and romances
- ballads
Their background, experiences, writing style, and type of works he/she has developed should be considered in analyzing a poem.
Author
It provides a gist of what the story is about.
Title of the Poem
Considerations in Analyzing a Poem
It refers to the one speaking in the lines of a poem. It is a requisite to determine the setting and conditions prevailing in the lines for these are hints as to who speaks in the lines of the poem.
Persona
Considerations in Analyzing a Poem
The receiver or the one being talked to by the persona. In addition, it is the entity as to whom the message of the poem is addresses.
Addressee
Considerations in Analyzing a Poem
The prevailing emotion of the persona towards the addressee which can discerned and elucidated by looking into the choice of words of the writer.
Tone, Attitude, Motifs, and Conditions
Considerations in Analyzing a Poem
Words that appeal to the senses and symbolic.
Imagery and Symbolism
length, measure, rhyming scheme, and sound devices used
Structure
Considerations in Analyzing a Poem
Prevailing features that needs to be considered in analyzing a poem
Genre
The significant truth or the central idea that the writer attempts to disclose and to communicate to its reader.
Theme
Considerations in Analyzing a Poem
Impressions, personal judgment, and evaluation of the reader with regard to the aesthetic quality, intellectual and emotional value of the poem.
Appeal
Considerations in Analyzing a Poem
It is mainly the art of depicting or portraying potential or imagined events and experiences.
Drama
It is best celebrated in theaters as scenes and situations are presented and actors deliver lines on stage before an audience.
Drama
Drama involves characters portrayed and impersonated by __________.
actors
Drama, based on Aristotle’s Poetics, is “____________________.”
the imitation of an action
It is mainly an artistic depiction of how a writer views and sees life through the use of a conflict which is significant to make the events interesting and the creation if characters that take part in the actions of the story and are motivated by their needs and objectives.
Drama
It is a work of literature which considers series of events developed to be acted out or performed on stage, with lines, actions, inactions, and silences which are all intended to be delivered and projected by the characters to establish the impression that the events are lifelike before a crowd.
Drama
Features of drama that bears some emotional force or effect or vitality.
As a form of dramatic art
Feature of a drama that includes depiction of scenes and action on stage
As a form of visual art
lines and silences delivered by the characters which bear important dramatic impacts and can make the performance much appealing and moving.
As an auditory act
An essential feature of drama that refers to the intimate and very close connection to audience.
As a physical produced art
Feature of drama that refers to being always open to some necessary changes during rehearsals and after performance as may be revealed by reviews.
A spectator art
An essential feature of drama that refers to the need to receive the story at any pace as the playwright may decide as to whatever pace the play may be set.
A continuous art
A very serious dramatic atmosphere where the lead character encounters misfortunes because of fate, moral weakness, or social opposition that may lead to a disastrous or catastrophic end involving physical or spiritual death or breakdown.
Tragedy
Genre of drama mainly presents human actions and behaviors lightly. The characters encounter difficulties but later on, find happiness.
Comedy
It combines the conventions of tragic elements and despite tragic circumstances, the story still ends happily.
Tragicomedy
Intended to be read and not performed in stage.
Closet Drama
A comic drama in form, primarily amusing and entertaining, and characters and scenes are mainly exaggerated.
Farce
Accompanied with music with a song set at a different pace and seen as a romantic play without serious, comic, or tragic significance.
Melodrama
Represents good and evil forces and highlights the conflict of the human soul.
Morality/Mystery Play
Usually stories taken from the Bible or the lives of saints
Miracle Play
Elements of Drama
Time and place of the action and covers the scenery and physical elements that transpire on stage to depict the writer’s perspective as to stage design.
Setting
Elements of Drama
Ones involved in the actions and situations in a story.
Character
Elements of Drama
Action of a drama and the sequence of related events and scenes
Plot
Elements of Drama
Conversation and exchanges between or among characters
Dialogue
Elements of Drama
Pacing and transition of acts
Movements
Element of Drama
background used during performances
Music
Element of Drama
Tells what the play is about or the message the play attempts to reveal.
Theme
The term essay is taken from the word essais which literally means ________ mainly attributed to ________.
- attempts
- Michael Montaigne
It is a composition, of enough length, and is typically intended to explain an idea, a theory, or an impression.
Non-fiction Prose
It includes a variety of texts like diaries, journals, letters, newspaper editorials, reports, and reviews.
Non-fiction Prose
An analytical or interpretative literary composition that discloses a person’s thoughts, opinions, or personal point of view about a certain subject.
Essay
It share an opinion, insight, experience, or observation as the main purpose.
Essay
Building Blocks of an Essay
- Form and Structure
- Content and Theme
- Language and Style
An arrangement or order of ideas, unity, coherence, expository device used, and patterns of development.
Form and Structure
The point that the essay wants to raise.
Content and Theme
It provide information as to what makes the essay literary in relation to tone, mood, diction, and literary devices used.
Language and Style
It includes “high brow” or entirely intellectual topics, serious tone, formal language, and authoritative and scholarly style. It is straightforward, objective, and clear.
Formal Essay
It deals with and establishes commonplace and light topics, conversational and familiar language, and emotional appeal.
Informal Essay
Classification of Essay
Subject is heavily philosophical in nature
Reflective Essay
Classification of Essay
It highlights the positive and the negative aspects of the work being judged which includes reviews of books, movies, works of art, and other forms of compilation.
Critical Essay
Classification of Essay
It highlights the writer’s opinions about an important issue of the day.
Editorial Essay
Classification of Essay
It intends to depict images found in nature such as trees, flowers, animals, etc.
Nature Essay
Classification of Essay
Exploration and findings taken from scientific experimentations.
Scientific Essay
Classification of Essay
It is written in the form of a story and utilizes events or incidents to give shape to a certain theme.
Narrative Essay
Classification of Essay
It highlights contemplation which are difficult to prove by means of posing inquiries about an interesting topic.
Speculative Essay
Classification of Essay
depicts the life of an individual which can be analytical or interpretative depending on what dimension of the subject’s life is given emphasis
Biographical or Character Sketch Essay
Classification of Essay
It is described as serious and formal and teaches moral/lesson.
Didactic Essay
Classification of Essay
It provides information as to how something looks like.
Descriptive Essay
“in the middle of things” or “in the middle of the action”
en medias res
The inclusion of episodes or prior events to the base time of the plot.
Flashback
A quick look or glimpse into what may transpire in the future.
Prolepsis or flash forward
They provide clues or hints as to some events or circumstances that may come soon in the flow of the story.
Foreshadowing
Having a separate narrations found within or to say it simple, a story within a story like Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer.
Frame story
