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What is a fable primarily designed to do?
What is a fable primarily designed to do?
Which of the following best describes a fairy tale?
Which of the following best describes a fairy tale?
What characterizes a frame-tale?
What characterizes a frame-tale?
What is the primary purpose of a legend?
What is the primary purpose of a legend?
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How is a novel different from other literary forms?
How is a novel different from other literary forms?
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What is the primary function of a parable?
What is the primary function of a parable?
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What distinguishes a saga in literature?
What distinguishes a saga in literature?
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What is one feature that defines poetry?
What is one feature that defines poetry?
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What characterizes a ballad?
What characterizes a ballad?
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Which type of poetry often features themes of chivalry and courtly love?
Which type of poetry often features themes of chivalry and courtly love?
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What is a key feature of dramatic poetry?
What is a key feature of dramatic poetry?
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What defines a tragedy in dramatic literature?
What defines a tragedy in dramatic literature?
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What is the primary focus of a morality play?
What is the primary focus of a morality play?
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What is one of the primary functions of literature according to the 4R's of Literature?
What is one of the primary functions of literature according to the 4R's of Literature?
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Which term refers to literature that does not invent characters or events?
Which term refers to literature that does not invent characters or events?
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Which of the following is considered a genre of literary prose?
Which of the following is considered a genre of literary prose?
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What is the characteristic feature of prose as defined in the content?
What is the characteristic feature of prose as defined in the content?
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Which of the following forms of writing is meant to be a personal account, typically for no one's eyes but the writer's?
Which of the following forms of writing is meant to be a personal account, typically for no one's eyes but the writer's?
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What does the term 'revelation' signify in the context of literature?
What does the term 'revelation' signify in the context of literature?
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An autobiography is defined as:
An autobiography is defined as:
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What is a common characteristic of literature that makes it an expression of culture?
What is a common characteristic of literature that makes it an expression of culture?
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Study Notes
21st Century Literature
- Literature is a significant human experience expressed in words, well-chosen and arranged.
- It encompasses everything in print, encompassing oral, written, and visual creative works.
- It portrays thoughts, emotions, and human experiences realistically.
- It represents a culture's values, emotions, actions, and ideas.
- Literature offers recreation, recognition, redemption, and revelation.
Four R's of Literature
- Recreation: Re-creating reality; seeing the unseen.
- Recognition: Identifying individuals and their contributions.
- Redemption: Inspiring behavioral modification.
- Revelation: Recording history; understanding past, present, and future.
Two General Classes of Literature
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Prose: Direct, straightforward speech; paragraph form; lacking rhyme and meter.
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Non-fiction Prose: Informative and factual; no invented characters, events, or places. Examples include:
- Autobiography: An account of a person's life written by that person.
- Biography: An account of a person's life written by another individual.
- Diary: A daily record of experiences, thoughts, and feelings.
- Epistle: A letter or series of letters as a literary work.
- Essay: Short piece of writing on a particular subject.
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Fiction Prose: Imaginary events and people; invented. Examples include:
- Fable: Stories with animals as main characters, teaching morals.
- Fairy Tale: Simple folk narratives frequently containing magic.
- Frame Tale: A story containing other stories.
- Legend: Stories about origins, often of people, places, or objects.
- Novel: Extended narrative prose.
- Parable: Simple story illustrating a moral.
- Saga: Long story of heroic achievement or family history.
- Short Story: Shorter narrative focusing on a single event.
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Non-fiction Prose: Informative and factual; no invented characters, events, or places. Examples include:
- Poetry: Literary work in stanza form, often rooted in songs, prayers, or rituals.
Lyric Poetry
- Lyric poetry focuses on expressing the writer's emotions.
- It is generally brief and in stanzas.
- Related to music.
- Often descriptive and focuses on expressing emotions rather than narrating.
- Examples include: Elegy (serious reflection on death), Epigram (short, witty poem), Epithalamium (wedding poem), Haiku (17-syllable Japanese poem), Limerick (humorous five-line poem), Ode (poem praising something), Pastoral (country life), Sonnet (14-line poem often about love).
Narrative Poetry
- Tells a longer series of events using rhymes and poetic devices.
- Emphasizes action and settings.
- Examples include:
- Ballad: Poem/song narrating a story in short stanzas.
- Epic: Long poem about heroic figures and adventures.
- Medieval Romance: Stories of chivalry, kings, and knights.
Dramatic Poetry
- Intended for performance on stage.
- Includes:
- Comedy: Humorous or satirical with happy endings.
- Morality Play: Medieval drama using allegorical characters representing virtues and vices.
- Mystery Play: Medieval plays based on Biblical stories.
- Shadow Play: Puppet show with shadows enacting a story, often involving music.
- Tragedy: Plays dealing with tragic events including death, suffering, and the character's downfall.
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Explore the significance of literature in the 21st century, focusing on its various forms and the essential four R's: recreation, recognition, redemption, and revelation. Understand the distinction between prose and its non-fiction subcategories. Delve into how literature serves as a reflection of culture and human experience.
