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What characteristic of literature emphasizes its relevance across different time periods?
Which literary form primarily deals with heroic deeds and is considered longer than proverbs?
Which element of poetry consists of a group of lines?
What is the term for a poetic structure that consists of fourteen lines?
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What literary device involves attributing human qualities to non-human entities?
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What type of rhyme involves similar sounds but does not rhyme perfectly?
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Which term refers to a substitution of one word for another closely related concept?
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Which of the following poetic forms consists of eight lines?
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Literature is an enduring expression of significant human _____
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The characteristic of literature that refers to its lasting relevance is called _____
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A _____ is a traditional narrative that often features a moral lesson through animal characters.
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The _____ period is characterized by oral traditions and customs integrated into everyday life.
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A _____ is a poetic structure consisting of two successive lines that rhyme.
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The rhetorical device that makes a comparison using 'like' or 'as' is called a _____
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The term _____ refers to a narrative poem that tells a story, particularly about chivalric deeds.
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In poetry, the _____ is the person's attitude or emotional quality conveyed through word choices.
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The poetic element that depicts contrasting qualities is known as an _____
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The characteristic of literature that elevates the spirit by imparting moral values is referred to as _____ value.
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Study Notes
Characteristics of Literature
- Universality: Literature remains timely and relevant across different contexts.
- Artistry: It possesses aesthetic appeal, creating beauty through language.
- Suggestiveness: Engages emotions and invites personal interpretation.
- Permanence: Its themes and ideas are timeless, remaining relevant through ages.
- Spiritual Value: Enhances the human spirit and conveys moral lessons.
- Fiction and Nonfiction: Encompasses a blend of imaginative narratives and real-life accounts.
- Intellectual Value: Reflects the complexities of human thought and insight.
- Relationship with Humanity: Explores the dynamics between people and their environment.
- Oral and Written Forms: Exists in spoken traditions as well as written texts.
Literary Periods
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Pre-Colonial Period: Focused on oral traditions that reflect everyday life, customs, and beliefs.
- Proverbs: Convey wisdom succinctly.
- Tanaga: Longer forms of proverbs containing deeper insights.
- Folk Songs: Songs that express cultural identity and community life.
- Riddles: Engage critical thinking through puzzles.
- Epic: Narratives of heroic deeds, often reflecting cultural values.
- Myth: Explains strange occurrences through allegorical tales.
- Legends: Stories that exaggerate elements for dramatic effect.
- Fable: Morals conveyed through animal characters.
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Spanish Period: A mix of religious and secular literature themes.
- Pasyon: Explores themes of death and resurrection in a narrative form.
- Senakulo: Focuses on passion and suffering, particularly related to Christ.
- Awit: Tales centered on chivalric ideals.
- Korido: Metrical narratives that depict life’s experiences.
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American Period: Introduction of English as the medium of instruction, influencing Philippine literature.
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Japanese Period: Reflected themes arising from the wartime experiences.
Elements of Poetry
- Stanza: A distinct group of lines forming a division in poetry.
- Couplet: A pair of consecutive rhyming lines.
- Tercet: A three-line stanza, often with interlocking rhyme.
- Quatrain: A four-line stanza, commonly used in various poetic forms.
- Cinquain: A five-line stanza employing syllabic patterns.
- Sestet: A six-line stanza frequently used in sonnets.
- Septet: A seven-line stanza structure.
- Octave: An eight-line stanza, traditionally used in sonnets.
- Spenserian: A nine-line stanza form with a specific rhyme scheme.
- Sonnet: A 14-line poem, typically with a specific rhyme scheme and meter.
Poetic Devices
- Persona: The speaker or voice expressing the poem.
- Addressee: The individual or entity being addressed in the poem.
- Rhyme: The correspondence of sounds between lines.
- End Rhyme: Rhyme occurring at the end of lines.
- Slant Rhyme: Approximate rhymes that sound similar but do not fully rhyme.
- Eye Rhyme: Words that look like they rhyme based on spelling but do not when pronounced.
- Tone: The poet's attitude toward the subject matter, conveyed through choice of words.
- Theme: The central idea or message conveyed by the poem.
- Symbolism: Objects or actions that represent larger concepts or ideas.
Figures of Speech
- Simile: A comparison using "like" or "as".
- Metaphor: Implied comparisons between unlike entities without using "like" or "as".
- Personification: Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.
- Metonymy: Using a related term as a substitution for this subject.
- Synecdoche: A part used to represent the whole.
- Allusion: Indirect reference to an external literary, scientific, or historical context.
- Apostrophe: Addressing an absent or imaginary entity.
- Irony: A contradiction between intended meaning and literal significance.
- Oxymoron: A figure combining contradictory terms for effect.
- Paradox: A statement that appears self-contradictory yet reveals a deeper truth.
- Onomatopoeia: Words that imitate sounds related to their meanings.
- Alliteration: Repetition of initial consonant sounds in closely situated words.
- Assonance: Repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words for rhythmic or thematic effects.
- Consonance: Repetition of consonant sounds, typically at the end of words.
Characteristics of Literature
- Universality: Literature remains timely and relevant across different contexts.
- Artistry: It possesses aesthetic appeal, creating beauty through language.
- Suggestiveness: Engages emotions and invites personal interpretation.
- Permanence: Its themes and ideas are timeless, remaining relevant through ages.
- Spiritual Value: Enhances the human spirit and conveys moral lessons.
- Fiction and Nonfiction: Encompasses a blend of imaginative narratives and real-life accounts.
- Intellectual Value: Reflects the complexities of human thought and insight.
- Relationship with Humanity: Explores the dynamics between people and their environment.
- Oral and Written Forms: Exists in spoken traditions as well as written texts.
Literary Periods
-
Pre-Colonial Period: Focused on oral traditions that reflect everyday life, customs, and beliefs.
- Proverbs: Convey wisdom succinctly.
- Tanaga: Longer forms of proverbs containing deeper insights.
- Folk Songs: Songs that express cultural identity and community life.
- Riddles: Engage critical thinking through puzzles.
- Epic: Narratives of heroic deeds, often reflecting cultural values.
- Myth: Explains strange occurrences through allegorical tales.
- Legends: Stories that exaggerate elements for dramatic effect.
- Fable: Morals conveyed through animal characters.
-
Spanish Period: A mix of religious and secular literature themes.
- Pasyon: Explores themes of death and resurrection in a narrative form.
- Senakulo: Focuses on passion and suffering, particularly related to Christ.
- Awit: Tales centered on chivalric ideals.
- Korido: Metrical narratives that depict life’s experiences.
-
American Period: Introduction of English as the medium of instruction, influencing Philippine literature.
-
Japanese Period: Reflected themes arising from the wartime experiences.
Elements of Poetry
- Stanza: A distinct group of lines forming a division in poetry.
- Couplet: A pair of consecutive rhyming lines.
- Tercet: A three-line stanza, often with interlocking rhyme.
- Quatrain: A four-line stanza, commonly used in various poetic forms.
- Cinquain: A five-line stanza employing syllabic patterns.
- Sestet: A six-line stanza frequently used in sonnets.
- Septet: A seven-line stanza structure.
- Octave: An eight-line stanza, traditionally used in sonnets.
- Spenserian: A nine-line stanza form with a specific rhyme scheme.
- Sonnet: A 14-line poem, typically with a specific rhyme scheme and meter.
Poetic Devices
- Persona: The speaker or voice expressing the poem.
- Addressee: The individual or entity being addressed in the poem.
- Rhyme: The correspondence of sounds between lines.
- End Rhyme: Rhyme occurring at the end of lines.
- Slant Rhyme: Approximate rhymes that sound similar but do not fully rhyme.
- Eye Rhyme: Words that look like they rhyme based on spelling but do not when pronounced.
- Tone: The poet's attitude toward the subject matter, conveyed through choice of words.
- Theme: The central idea or message conveyed by the poem.
- Symbolism: Objects or actions that represent larger concepts or ideas.
Figures of Speech
- Simile: A comparison using "like" or "as".
- Metaphor: Implied comparisons between unlike entities without using "like" or "as".
- Personification: Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.
- Metonymy: Using a related term as a substitution for this subject.
- Synecdoche: A part used to represent the whole.
- Allusion: Indirect reference to an external literary, scientific, or historical context.
- Apostrophe: Addressing an absent or imaginary entity.
- Irony: A contradiction between intended meaning and literal significance.
- Oxymoron: A figure combining contradictory terms for effect.
- Paradox: A statement that appears self-contradictory yet reveals a deeper truth.
- Onomatopoeia: Words that imitate sounds related to their meanings.
- Alliteration: Repetition of initial consonant sounds in closely situated words.
- Assonance: Repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words for rhythmic or thematic effects.
- Consonance: Repetition of consonant sounds, typically at the end of words.
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Explore the essential characteristics that define literature, from its universality and artistry to its emotional appeal and intellectual value. This quiz delves into the enduring impact literature has on human experience, both in fiction and nonfiction forms.
