ENG 104 REVIEWER Flashcards

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a body of literary productions (oral, written, visual) containing imaginative language that realistically portrays thought, emotions, and experiences of the human condition.

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literature

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this student will profit from the readings

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student a

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this student will always be plagued by the question of what is the point of literature

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student b

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importance of literature: presents human life and experience, one gets to walk in the shoes of others, and allows one to discover himself

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provides perspective

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importance of literature: a mirror that reflects culture, allow readers to see thoughts, feelings, vanities, and beliefs of a particular nation or social group

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helps one understand his society and world

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importance of literature: give insights on matters or issues using language

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opportunities for expression

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importance of literature: takes us to places; is a friend to man

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provides entertainment

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literary standards: stimulates critical thinking that enriches mental processes of abstract and reasoning, making one realize the truths of life

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intellectual value

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literary standards: appeals to everyone regardless of characteristics

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universality

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literary standards: has an aesthetic appeal and thus possesses a sense of beauty

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artistry

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literary standards: conjures man’s emotional power to define symbolisms, nuances, evoking visions

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suggestiveness

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literary standards: elevates spirit and soul, motivate moral and lessons

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spiritual value

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literary standards: endures across time and draws out the time factor; is timeless

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permanence

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literary standards: presents peculiar way/s on how man sees life as evidenced by the formation of his ideas, forms, structures, and expressions

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style

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literature or written works of literary merit created in a digital medium, “born digital”

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electronic literature

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written for and read from a computer and can be web or app based

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digi-fiction

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a process where integral elements of a fiction get dispersed systematically across multiple delivery channels for creating an entertainment experience

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transmedia storytelling

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author incorporates doodle drawings and handwritten graphics in place of traditional font

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doodle fiction

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books written by women for women

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chick lit

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poem in text message, 2 stanzas, 4 lines, 7 syllables each, rhymes

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textula

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AKA microfiction, a complete story with a small word count (5-1000 or 1500 words)

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flash fiction

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uses creative writing to represent a true story

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creative nonfiction

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gives a visual representation of a written work

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animated poetry

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AKA weblog; online platform that allows people to contribute to a particular topic

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blog

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digital poetry in the form of computerized adventure games
hypertext/hyperpoetry
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uses microblogging on twitter, 280 characters from 190
twitterature
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all comic books published in japan
manga
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tells a complete story via illustrations
graphic novel
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a novel published online
web novels
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digital comic from south korea
webtoons
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stories through text and illustrated images
illustrated novels
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super genre, various genres of fiction
speculative fiction
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speculative fiction: deals with things out of this world, with a futuristic theme
science fiction
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speculative fiction: the world is being destroyed
apocalyptic fiction
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more freedom to draw from cultures and question the concept of the self and its relation to the body, brain, and soul
identity
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speculative fiction: world has been destroyed already
post apocalyptic fiction
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speculative fiction: what-if scenarios regarding history
alternate history fiction
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explores the multiplicities of truth and acknowledges that history is filtered through human perspective
history and memory
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all of humanity's experiences are filtered through technology
technology
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writers recognize a piece of work as being one among many throughout history
intertextuality
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who said that the "death of print" has been heralded over the past decade, precipitated by the rising accessibility of devices like tablets and smartphones that have made the electronic medium cheaper and more universal
ivo oliveria and mithun selvaratnam
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What is the first step in approaching a literary text?
Read the piece.
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What should you do after reading a literary text for the first time?
Re-read with 'literature goggles'.
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To record observations, tentative analysis, or questions.
annotating a literary text
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A statement that identifies the theme of the piece.
thesis statement
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What should you back up your thesis statement with?
Evidence from the text.
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A perspective that allows deeper understanding of literary texts.
literature goggles
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A literary work spoken or written in sentences and paragraphs.
prose
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What is poetry characterized by?
Verse, measure, rhythm, sound, and imaginative language.
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A significant truth that limits narration to the central character's thoughts and experiences.
theme
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List the principles in stating the theme of a story.
* Reports all major details of the story * May be avowed in more than one way * Stated in complete statements * Asserts a sweeping statement about life * Avoids familiar adages
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An interruption of the chronological sequence to go back to related incidents.
flashback
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Hints or clues indicating events that will occur later in the story.
foreshadowing
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The placement of two or more things side by side to highlight their differences.
juxtaposition
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An image that takes on more meaning than its descriptive value.
symbol
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The use of sensory details that appeal to the five senses.
imagery
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What type of imagery appeals to sight?
Visual imagery.
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A reference to people, places, events, or literary works.
allusion
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Repeating a sequence of words at the beginning of neighboring clauses. ex. 1
anaphora
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Juxtaposition of contrasting ideas in balanced phrases or sentences
antithesis
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Addressing an absent or non-existent person or thing as if present. ex. moon, what is she doing right now?
apostrophe
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Exaggeration of ideas for emphasis. ex. exploding in my head
hyperbole
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Discrepancy between expectation and reality. ex. i enjoyed the movie just as i would my wisdom tooth removal
irony
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An ironical understatement where affirmative is expressed by negating the opposite. ex. not too bad
litotes
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An implied comparison between two unlike things that share common qualities.
metaphor
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Substituting one word or phrase for another closely associated with it. ex. the pen is mightier than the sword
metonymy
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A figure of speech where two opposite ideas are joined. ex. awfully sweet
oxymoron
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A statement that seems contradictory but is nonetheless true. ex. war is peace
paradox
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Endowing inanimate objects or ideas with human qualities. ex. the fire swallowed the entire forest
personification
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What is a simile?
A stated comparison between two fundamentally dissimilar things using 'like' or 'as'.
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Using a part to represent the whole or vice versa. ex. the word 'coppers' represents coins
synecdoche
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Describing one sense in terms of another. ex. the sound of her voice was sweet
synesthesia
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Deliberately making a situation seem less important than it is. ex. treehugger for environmentalist
understatement
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Marking up a text to highlight important words, phrases, and structure.
literary annotation
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Who/what influenced the poet?
personal experiences, societal context, and historical events ## Footnote These factors shape the themes and messages within their work.
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is the character or voice that conveys the poem's message, often reflecting the poet's perspective.
persona
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Where is it set?
setting
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What are the recurring ideas/topics in the poem?
love, nature, identity, sexuality, wealth, vanity, etc. ## Footnote These themes are often expressed through the interactions of characters and events.
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What is the writer’s attitude toward his subject, audience, or himself?
tone
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How does the text make the reader feel?
mood
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How does the rhythm affect the meaning?
enhance the emotional tone and pacing of the poem.
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What is the purpose of the introduction in a literary analysis?
presents context and the main theme of the work being analyzed.
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What should the body of a literary analysis include?
analyze key incidents, descriptions, symbols, and elements of literature relevant to the theme.
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What are the goals of the concluding paragraph in an analysis?
an opinion on the work's quality and comment on its current relevance.
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What does text-focused criticism emphasize?
Text-focused criticism emphasizes understanding literary works based on their own terms and structure.
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What does reader-focused criticism explore?
Reader-focused criticism examines the unique interaction between the reader and the text.
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looks at the social and historical context surrounding the writing of a text.
historical criticism
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aims to expose the oppression of women and examine their portrayal in literature.
Feminist criticism
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focuses on the impact of colonialism on literature and the portrayal of colonized peoples.
Post-colonial criticism
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analyzes the relationship between literature and the unconscious mind.
Psychoanalytic
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investigates humanity's relationship with the environment in literature.
Ecocriticism
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Fill in the blank: The main character's internal conflict often reflects the _______ of the story.
[theme]
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True or False: The tone of a poem is the same as its mood.
False
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A critical study in literature that investigates humanity's relationship to the environment
ecocentrism ## Footnote Ecocriticism can be applied to literature, film, or the arts.
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What is the primary aim of ecocriticism?
To evaluate how humans interact with the natural world with the goal of improving how we treat the environment.
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What common theme is explored in both poems?
The struggle of individuals in their environments and their connection to nature.
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Fill in the blank: Ecocriticism evaluates humanity's interaction with the _______.
[natural world].
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What literary approaches can be identified in the poems presented?
Ecocriticism, imagery analysis, and metaphor exploration.
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What are some elements of diction that contribute to the tone and mood in the poems?
Connotations, figures of speech, and imagery.