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What does the word 'literature' generally describe?
Language used for imaginative purposes.
What are the three key insights gained from reading literature?
What does the servant in 'An Appointment in Samarra' wish to do?
Ride away from the city to avoid his fate.
The story 'An Appointment in Samarra' suggests that one can escape their fate.
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What are the two major divisions of poetry mentioned?
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Poetry can be divided into _____ and narrative poems.
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Match the elements of poetry with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Introduction to Literature
- Focuses on 21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World.
- Establishes objectives to familiarize with literary terms and develop an appreciation for literature.
Definition of Literature
- Literature describes language used for imaginative purposes.
- Recognized as a term of praise for writing that excites admiration for its imaginative qualities.
Elements of Engaging with Literature
- Insight: Provides a deep understanding of the human condition.
- Complexity: Involves understanding layered meanings within a piece.
- Empathy: Encourages the ability to share and understand others' feelings.
Short Story Analysis: "An Appointment in Samarra"
- Centers on a merchant and his servant who encounters Death in a marketplace.
- Servant attempts to escape his fate by fleeing to Samarra, but Death reveals the inevitability of fate.
- Encourages reflection on universal truths about human experiences and life.
Common Literary Terms
- Genre: Categorizes literary works based on content and theme (e.g., poetry).
- Form: Refers to the specific structure and style of a literary work (e.g., Haiku).
Major Literary Genres
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Poetry: The oldest literary genre, divided into lyric and narrative forms.
- Lyric Poetry: Expresses personal feelings and views, often originally set to music.
- Narrative Poetry: Developed from myth chanting and includes epic forms.
Elements of Poetry
- Rhyme Scheme: The ordered pattern of lines' rhymes.
- Meter: Arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables.
- Measure: Scansion per metric foot.
- Structure: Involves line length and stanza form.
- Persona: Voice created by the author to narrate the story.
- Imagery: Description appealing to the senses and imagination.
- Figures of Speech: Expressions that go beyond literal meaning to evoke imagination and emotion.
Example Poem Analysis
- Explores themes of love and timelessness, questioning the ability to convey true feelings.
- Emphasizes the unchanging essence of love despite the passage of time and aging.
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Description
This quiz aims to familiarize students with common terms in literature while developing an interest and appreciation for various literary forms. Students will analyze sample texts from the Philippines and the world, enhancing their understanding of what constitutes literature.
