Quiz 1 (Lesson 1: Literature to Elements of Literature) Flashcards
- It is broadly known as any collection of written work, but it is also used more narrowly for writings specifically considered to be an art form, especially prose fiction drama, and poetry.
Literature
- The term literature is derived from the Latin word “_____” which means “_____”
- littera
- a letter of the alphabet
Literature can be…
- ORAL (SPOKEN)
- WRITTEN (LITERARY TEXT)
THE CHARACTERISTICS OF LITERATURE?
- It should be written with substance.
- It should be aesthetic.
- It possesses technicality.
- It should have a style.
- It has its relevance and meaning.
THE FORMS OF LITERATURE?
- PROSE
- POETRY
- Drama
- It is the most common form of writing. 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
THE FORMS OF PROSE?
a.) Fiction
b.) Nonfiction
- It is a narrative writing that
originates from the author’s imagination. It is designed to entertain, but it can also inspire, inform, or persuade.
Fiction
A fiction may be…
- COMMERCIAL
- LITERARY
A writing that is based on true events, people, places, and facts. It is designed to inform, and sometimes to entertain.
Nonfiction
- Poetry is the most intense form of writing. It allows a writer to express his or her deepest emotions and thoughts in a very personal way.
POETRY
- It relies heavily on figurative language, rhythm, and imagery to relay its message to readers.
POETRY
THE FORMS OF POETRY?
A.) Narrative
B.) Dramatic
C.) Lyric Poetry
- This poetry tells a story and has the elements of a narrative such as characters, setting, conflict, etc.
Narrative
- also known as dramatic verse or verse drama, is a written work that both tells a story and connects the reader to an audience through emotions or behavior.
Dramatic
- refers to a short poem, often with songlike qualities, that expresses the speaker’s personal emotions and feelings.
Lyric Poetry
- Drama is a literary work written to be performed
in front of an audience. 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
Categories of Drama…
- COMEDY
- TRAGEDY
- HISTORICAL
- MELODRAMA
- MUSICAL
THE RELEVANCE OF LITERATURE?
- It sparks empathy and understanding.
- It lets us learn about past lives.
- It provides Escapism and possibilities.
- It impacts education.
- It impacts the Society.
THE ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE?
- Character
- Setting
- Conflict
- Plot
- Point of View
- Theme
- The people who act and are acted upon in a literary work.
Characters
- A story’s characters are the ____________. Characters most often take human form but, on occasion, a story can employ ____, ____, ____, and even ____.
- doers of the actions.
- animals, fantastical creatures, and even inanimate objects as characters.
FORMS OF A CHARACTER?
A. PROTAGONIST
B. ANTAGONIST
C. DEUTERAGONIST
D. CONFIDANT
E. FOIL CHARACTER
- is the story’s main character. The story’s plot centers around this character and they are usually sympathetic and likable for the reader, that is, they are most often the ‘hero’ of the story.
PROTAGONIST
- is the bad guy or girl of the
piece. Most of the action of the plot is borne of the conflict between the ____ and the ____.
ANTAGONIST
- this is the character who’s not exactly in the spotlight, but pretty close to it.
DEUTERAGONIST
- are often best friends, but they may also be a potential love interest or even a mentor.
CONFIDANT
- is someone whose personality and values fundamentally clash with the protagonist’s.
FOIL CHARACTER
TYPES OF CHARACTERS ACCORDING TO DEVELOPMENT?
- DYNAMIC/CHANGING CHARACTER
- STATIC/UNCHANGING CHARACTER
Setting consists of
two key elements: space and time. It answers the where and when in the story.
SETTING
- serves as the focus and driving force of most of the story’s action. Essentially, ____consists of a central (and sometimes secondary) problem.
CONFLICT
Types of Conflict:
- Man vs. Man
- Man vs. Nature
- Man vs. Society
- Man vs. Technology
- Man vs. Himself
- refers to all of the related things that happen in sequence in a story. The shape of the ___ comes from the order of these events and consists of several distinct aspects that we’ll look at in turn.
PLOT
The point of view in literature refers to the perspective through which you experience the events of the story.
POINT OF VIEW
FORMS OF POV?
- First Person
- Third Person
- the key to recognizing
this point of view lies in
the use of pronouns such
as I, me, my, we, us, our,
etc.
First Person
- the narrator is describing what’s seen, but as a spectator. If the narrator is a character in the story, then we are reading what he or she observes as the story unfolds.
Third Person
– narrator sees all, much as
an all-knowing God of some kind. He or she sees what each character is doing and can see into each character’s mind.
Omniscient
- is the big ideas that are explored in a work of literature. The theme is the deeper meaning behind the events of the story.
Theme
Examples of thematic
concepts commonly found in literature:
- Love
- Revenge
- Justice
- Betrayal
- Jealousy
- Forgiveness
