INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE Flashcards
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Literature was derived from the Latin word littera, “_____________________”
“a letter of the alphabet.”
refers to a body of written works and creation of human experiences
Literature
TRUE OR FALSE: all written or spoken texts may be considered as literature
FALSE
According to ______________, there are ___________ of literature that NEEDS to be CONSIDERED in order to call it a “good literature”
William J. Long, standards
Aesthetically appealing and reveals or conveys hidden truth and beauty.
Artistry
Allows the work to inspire and provoke thoughts and understanding beyond the actual words written on the page.
Suggestiveness
Promotes critical thinking that enhances both abstract and reason-based thought processes and makes readers focus on the fundamental truths of life and nature.
Intellectual Value
Lifts the inner spirit and soul and has the power to motivate and inspire readers.
Spiritual Value
Determined by a written work’s ability to stand the test of time, which makes it impossible to determine at the moment of writing.
Permanence
Appeals to the hearts and minds of almost any reader.
Universality
Refers to the distinct way the author expresses his or her thoughts.
Style
According to _______, a Roman Poet literature has TWO MAIN FUNCTIONS namely ______________ and ___________.
Horace, dulce (sweetness/entertainment) and utile (usefulness)
Literature elevates and transforms experience beyond “ mere” pleasure”
Literature as an ART
Literature also have its own division. Name these 2.
Oral and Written
Refer to poems and stories shared through words of mouth.
Oral
Refer to encoded works through writing or printing.
Written
Literature also have forms. Name these 4.
Poetry, Fictional Prose, Non-fictional Prose and Drama
Features the metrical and sophisticated use of language through IMAGERY, FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE, and POETIC DEVICES. Usually, poets leave implicit messages on their works that need to be “dug out” by the readers.
Poetry
Name the 2 types of Poem.
Lyric and Narrative
Under the lyric poem, there are 4 types. Name these 4.
Elegy, Ode, Sonnet and Haiku
Define Elegy, Ode, Sonnet and Haiku.
Elegy is a poem to honor the dead. Ode is poem that pays tribute to a person, idea, place, or another concept. Sonnet is a a fourteen-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme and Haiku is a three-line poem that originated in Japan, follows the 5-7-5 syllable scheme.
Under Narrative Poem, there are 4 types as well. Name these 4.
Ballad, Epic, Metrical Tale and Metrical Romance
Define Ballad, Epic, Metrical Tale and Metrical Romance
Ballad is a set to music. Epic tells the story of heroes and their adventures. Metrical Tale are topics vary from romance, the quest for adventure, love, and various phases of life and Metrical Romance deals with the story of adventure, love, chivalry, and deeds of derring do, also called “CHIVALRIC POEMS.”
Unlike poetry, it is written in ordinary, non metrical language, but still utilizes literary techniques to deliver its message. For this form, texts feature characters, settings, and incidents which are born out of the writer’s imagination.
Fictional Prose
