21st Century Literature Concepts
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Which author is known for the phrase 'We shall never surrender'?

  • F. Scott Fitzgerald
  • Patricia Engel
  • Winston Churchill (correct)
  • J.K. Rowling

In which narrative format are pictures arranged in sequences?

  • Graphic Fiction (correct)
  • Flash Fiction
  • Short Stories
  • Poetry

What literary device is employed in the line 'For the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels named Lenore'?

  • Metaphor
  • Assonance (correct)
  • Personification
  • Alliteration

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of flash fiction?

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Which piece of flash fiction is attributed to Ernest Hemingway that evokes deep emotion?

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Which author wrote 'A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions'?

<p>Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In literary terms, what does the idiomatic expression 'feeling under the weather' mean?

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Which statement about graphic novels is NOT true?

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What is the primary focus of a self-assessment process?

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Which country is famous for the Sakura Festival, which Daniela wishes to attend?

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Harry Potter

A book written by British author J.K. Rowling.

The Story of the Pencil

A parable written by Paulo Coelho.

The Great Gatsby

A famous novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions

A work by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

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The Rosales Saga

A Chick Lit written by F. Sionel Jose.

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Flash Fiction

A short form of fiction ranging from a word to a thousand words.

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Graphic Fiction

Narratives with pictures arranged in panels.

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Self assessment

Assessing one's performance against predetermined standards.

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Anaphora

The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.

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Racism

The belief that one race is superior to others.

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Study Notes

21st Century Literature

  • J.K. Rowling's work: Harry Potter
  • Paulo Coelho's work: "The Story of the Pencil" parable.
  • F. Scott Fitzgerald's work: "The Great Gatsby"
  • Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's work: "A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions"
  • F. Sionil Jose's work: "The Rosales Saga"
  • Flash Fiction alternative name: Nano Tales
  • Flash Fiction characteristic EXCEPTION: In-panel images
  • Flash Fiction length range: One word to one thousand words

Other Literary Concepts and Examples

  • Graphic fiction/Comic stories: Narratives with sequenced images and panels.
  • 9/11 related book: "In the Shadow of No Towers: 9/11"
  • PEN/Hemingway Finalist author: Patricia Engel (Colombian-American writer)
  • Sakura Festival destination: Japan
  • Incorrect statement about Africa: Africa is an archipelago
  • Japanese rice balls: Onigiri
  • Ernest Hemingway's flash fiction title: "For Sale: Baby Shoes. Never Worn" - evokes deep emotion and encourages imagination about the backstory.

Literary Analysis & Assessment

  • Self-assessment: Students assess their performance against predetermined criteria.
  • Literary Device: Anaphora: "We shall not flag or fail."
  • Literary Device: Assonance: "For the rare and radiant maiden..."
  • Literary Device: Euphemism: "Letting you go is hard enough for me"
  • Idiom: "I'm feeling under the weather today."
  • Poem Tone: Hopeless (based on the provided text)
  • Reading Techniques: Extensive reading, Scanning, Skimming
  • Reading approach: Understanding the text and improving knowledge

Racism Definition

  • Racism: Belief in a superior race. Someone who holds this belief is a racist.

Ropes

  • Natural ropes: Durable ropes, commonly used for various tasks.

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Explore key literary works from the 21st century, including famous texts by authors like J.K. Rowling and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Delve into various literary concepts such as flash fiction and graphic fiction. Test your knowledge on these contemporary literary masterpieces and their essential characteristics.

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