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Her voice is music to his ______.
ears
Denial ain't just a river in ______.
Egypt
My mother ______ away.
passed
The sun ______ down on her.
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An example of an onomatopoeia is the word ______ for the sound made by snakes.
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Static characters that do not change are referred to as ______.
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Dynamic characters may learn a lesson, become bad, or change in ______ ways.
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Flat characters usually possess a single ______.
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Round characters are considered more ______ due to their many different traits.
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The ______ refers to the time and place of the story.
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The sequence of events in a story is called the ______.
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The central moment of the crisis that defines the conflict is known as the ______.
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Conflict can be divided into two types: internal conflict and ______ conflict.
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In external conflict, man vs. ______ can involve a physical fight or a battle of the minds.
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An example of internal conflict is man vs. ______, which focuses on a psychological struggle.
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The ______ point of view uses the pronouns 'I' and 'me' to tell the story.
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A ______ is one type of nonfiction that tells the story of a person's life written by that person.
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The central, general message of a literary work is referred to as the ______.
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An example of a form of lyric poetry that expresses grief, sadness, or loss is an ______.
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A narrative poem that tells a story through action and dialogue is called ______.
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The poem 'Ode on a Grecian Urn' is an example of an ______.
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Literature is derived from the Latin 'litaritura' which means 'writing formed with ______,'
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A light amusing play with a happy ending is known as a ______.
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Literature accounts for human experiences through literary tests like ______ and style.
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A serious play where a character encounters disaster is called a ______.
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Prose is written in ordinary form of language in ______ rhythm.
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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally is known as ______.
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A story that has believable events and characteristics that could actually happen in real life is called ______ fiction.
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The repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words is called ______.
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A blend of fiction and historical facts, often including historical characters, is known as ______ fiction.
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In poetry, a 14-line poem that expresses a complete thought is called a ______.
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Stories that involve magic or supernatural powers that couldn't happen in real life fall under ______ literature.
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A narrative poem of considerable length centered around heroic figures is known as an ______.
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Traditional literature consists of stories typically passed down from generation to ______ generation.
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Figures of speech enhance language and include devices like ______ and metaphor.
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Prose fiction includes forms such as fables, legends, ______, and fairytales.
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Study Notes
Definition of Literature
- Derives from the Latin “litaritura,” meaning “writing formed with letters,” including spoken or sung texts.
- Captures human experiences through universality and style.
- Acts as an artistic record of life, encompassing a collection of oral or written works reflecting feelings, moods, attitudes, and thoughts.
Genres of Literature
- Prose: Written in ordinary language, lacks metrical rhythm, includes fiction and non-fiction.
Types of Fiction
- Fables: Moral stories featuring animals (e.g., The Tortoise and the Hare).
- Legends: Stories based on historical events (e.g., Mayon Volcano).
- Myths: Traditional tales explaining natural phenomena (e.g., Zeus).
- Parables: Simple moral stories (e.g., The Prodigal Son).
- Folktales: Traditional stories often with moral lessons (e.g., Mariang Makiling).
- Fairytales: Fantastical stories with magical elements (e.g., Cinderella).
- Novels: Long fictional narratives (e.g., Harry Potter).
- Novelettes: Shorter fictional works (e.g., The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde).
- Short Stories: Brief fictional narratives (e.g., Dead Stars).
Types of Fiction according to Realism
- Realistic Fiction: Plausible storylines with relatable characters.
- Historical Fiction: Blends fictional narratives with historical facts.
- Fantasy: Involves magic, supernatural elements, and imaginative settings.
- Traditional Literature: Passed down through generations, includes static and dynamic characters.
Key Components of Fiction
- Setting: Time and place of the story, introduced in the exposition.
- Plot: Sequence of events consisting of exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
- Conflict: Primary problem driving the narrative, classified into internal (man vs. self) and external (man vs. man, nature, society).
Conflict Types
- External Conflict: Includes man vs. man, nature, and society.
- Internal Conflict: Man struggles with personal dilemmas or emotions.
Point of View
- First Person: Story narrated by a character using "I" or "me."
- Second Person: Uncommon perspective using "you."
- Third Person: Narration by an outside observer using "he," "she," or "they."
Theme
- Central message or underlying idea regarding life and humanity conveyed through literature.
Non-Fiction
- Includes autobiographies, biographies, diaries, news articles, essays, and true stories.
Lyric Poetry
- Forms include odes, elegies, songs, and sonnets, each with unique characteristics and themes.
Narrative Poetry
- Ballads: Musical verses telling a story.
- Epics: Long narrative poems about heroic figures.
- Metrical Romance: Love stories involving adventure and intrigue.
Drama
- Compositions intended for performance, telling a story through action and dialogue.
- Types include tragedy (e.g., Romeo and Juliet), melodrama (e.g., Titanic), and comedy (e.g., A Midsummer Night’s Dream).
Figures of Speech
- Enhance language through various rhetorical devices such as:
- Alliteration: Repetition of consonant sounds.
- Hyperbole: Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally.
- Irony: Use of language signifying the opposite meaning.
- Metaphor: Comparison of unrelated things without "like" or "as."
- Simile: Comparison using "like" or "as."
- Onomatopoeia: Words that imitate sound.
- Personification: Attributing human qualities to inanimate objects.
- Oxymoron: Combines contradictory terms for effect.
- Euphemism: Softens harsh realities for a gentler expression.
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This quiz explores the definition and scope of literature as derived from its Latin roots and its role in representing human experiences. Understand how literature encapsulates universality and style, while examining the art of writing through various forms. Test your knowledge of the key concepts and significance of literature in the 21st century.
