Suggestiveness in Literature Quiz and Flashcards

Study Notes

Literary Standards

Universality: Literature transcends cultural, racial, and temporal boundaries, appealing to diverse audiences.
Artistry: Literature is characterized by its aesthetic beauty, offering a sense of artistic expression.
Intellectual Value: Engages critical thinking and abstract reasoning, prompting insights into fundamental truths of life.
Suggestiveness: Evokes emotional responses and interpretations through symbolism, nuances, and implied meanings.
Spiritual Value: Literature inspires and uplifts the spirit, often imparting moral lessons from various genres.
Permanence: Literature endures through time, maintaining relevance via its timeless themes and messages.
Style: Reflects unique perspectives on life, showcased through distinctive ideas, structures, and expressions.

Literary Genres

Defined by dialogue and stage directions, designed for performance.
Types: Open form (free verse) and closed form (structured).
Characteristics: Relies on imagery, figurative language, and sound devices.
Examples:
- Myths and fables
- Novels and short stories
- News articles, essays, and biographies

Poetry

Definition: A form of language marked by rhythm, figurative language, imagery, sound devices, and emotional expression.
Types of Poetry:
- Concrete Poem: Visual elements integrated with text.
- Narrative Poem: Tells a story in verse with characters, conflict, and plot.
- Lyric Poem: Expresses personal feelings of a single speaker.
- Other Forms: Epic, ballad, ode, sonnet, elegy, song, dramatic poetry.

Prose

Definition: The ordinary, straightforward form of written language that mimics spoken language.
Types:
- Fiction: Includes short stories, novels, legends, and fairy tales.
- Non-Fiction: Encompasses biographies, essays, reaction/reflection papers, diaries, and business letters.

Dramatic Literature

Definition: A narrative crafted to be performed by actors; scripts can also be read to visualize actions.
Literary Elements: Includes plot, theme, setting, characters, and conflict.

Business Letters

Definition: Formal communications for professional contexts.
Parts of a Business Letter:
- Heading: Contains the date and writer's address.
- Inside Address: Recipient's address including name and title.
- Salutation: Greeting the recipient courteously, followed by a colon.
- Body / Text: The main message of the letter.
- Complimentary Closing: Expression of courtesy before the signature.
- Signature: Writer's name signed; may include optional elements like attention and subject lines to denote focus.

Poetry Structure

Line Types:
- Couplet: Two lines.
- Quatrain: Four lines.
- Tercet: Three lines.
- Cinquain: Five lines.

Description

Explore the fundamental principles of literature, including universality, artistry, intellectual value, and suggestiveness. Test your understanding of these literary standards and their significance in literature.