Grade 12 21st Century Literature - Week 3 Quiz

Overview of 21st Century Literary Genres in Philippine Literature

• Historical roots trace back to early Greek and Roman philosophies influencing various fields including law and science.
• Greek literature featured oral traditions with myth, fable, poetry, and drama, evolving into fictional forms such as tragedies and comedies.
• Similar to Greece, early Philippine literature was predominantly oral, characterized by epics, riddles, chants, and proverbs, often embodying supernatural themes.
• Philippine literature has evolved significantly, reflecting the country's complex history through diverse modern literary genres.

Course Learning Outcomes

• Classification of geographic, linguistic, and ethnic dimensions in Philippine literary history spanning pre-colonial to contemporary periods.
• Examination of 21st-century literary genres alongside earlier forms, focusing on their unique elements and structures.
• Application of multimedia and ICT skills to create representations of literary texts, including self- and peer-assessment methods.

Lesson Objectives

• Identification of various literary genres and their key elements.
• Description of the evolution of 21st-century literary genres from earlier periods.
• Comparative analysis between 21st-century and previous literary genres using a structured table format.
• Appreciation of the significance and impact of contemporary literary genres on Philippine literature.

Essential Question

• Exploration of the specific ways in which 21st-century literary genres differ from 20th-century genres.

Key Terms Defined

• Genre: A classification of art, literature, or music based on form, content, and style.
• Fiction: Prose literature encompassing short stories and novels, depicting imaginary events and characters.
• Short Story: A brief fictional narrative capturing a "slice of life."
• Novel: A longer fictitious narrative featuring complex plots.
• Non-fiction: Prose rooted in factual information, covering real events and people, such as biographies or historical accounts.
• Footnote: A reference, explanation, or comment placed below the text for clarity or additional information.

Traditional Literary Genres

• Examination of fiction, its settings, and literary elements will be addressed in detail later in the course.