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What is the primary purpose of fiction?
What is the primary purpose of fiction?
Non-fiction is typically focused on imaginary events and people.
Non-fiction is typically focused on imaginary events and people.
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Name one key difference between fiction and non-fiction.
Name one key difference between fiction and non-fiction.
Fiction is based on imaginary events, while non-fiction is based on real events.
____________ is a literary work of 'real life' narration.
____________ is a literary work of 'real life' narration.
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Match the literary forms with their characteristics:
Match the literary forms with their characteristics:
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What does hyperpoetry require to be presented?
What does hyperpoetry require to be presented?
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Blogs are typically organized with the most recent post appearing last.
Blogs are typically organized with the most recent post appearing last.
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What is the shortened term for 'web log'?
What is the shortened term for 'web log'?
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Speculative fiction often poses the question, 'What if?' and explores _____ scenarios.
Speculative fiction often poses the question, 'What if?' and explores _____ scenarios.
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Match the term to its description.
Match the term to its description.
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What does the term 'form' refer to in design?
What does the term 'form' refer to in design?
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Which of these is a characteristic of blogs?
Which of these is a characteristic of blogs?
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Prose is a literary medium that closely resembles everyday speech patterns.
Prose is a literary medium that closely resembles everyday speech patterns.
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Hypertext poetry cannot include movement or images.
Hypertext poetry cannot include movement or images.
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What is the primary characteristic of poetry?
What is the primary characteristic of poetry?
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What kind of content does 'The Roaming Kitchen' primarily feature?
What kind of content does 'The Roaming Kitchen' primarily feature?
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An example of __________ is a literary work performed in front of an audience.
An example of __________ is a literary work performed in front of an audience.
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Essays are usually fictional works with extensive storytelling.
Essays are usually fictional works with extensive storytelling.
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Match each literary genre with its description:
Match each literary genre with its description:
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What is a common feature of novels within the genre of fiction?
What is a common feature of novels within the genre of fiction?
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Which of the following best describes 'chick lit'?
Which of the following best describes 'chick lit'?
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What is a Tanaga?
What is a Tanaga?
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Flash fiction is notable for its length.
Flash fiction is notable for its length.
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Name one writer known for flash fiction.
Name one writer known for flash fiction.
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A __________ is a fourteen-line poem with 10 syllables each.
A __________ is a fourteen-line poem with 10 syllables each.
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Which of these forms consists of four lines with eight syllables each?
Which of these forms consists of four lines with eight syllables each?
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Frank G. Rivera often composes textula works with 12 syllables per line.
Frank G. Rivera often composes textula works with 12 syllables per line.
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What are the two key elements of any type of textula?
What are the two key elements of any type of textula?
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Flash fiction has many names including micro-fiction, short short stories, and __________.
Flash fiction has many names including micro-fiction, short short stories, and __________.
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Match the following types of poems with their characteristics:
Match the following types of poems with their characteristics:
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Which writing genre is primarily related to horror and science fiction?
Which writing genre is primarily related to horror and science fiction?
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Study Notes
Classifications of Literature
- Literature is categorized and classified.
- Objectives include identifying classifications, appreciating literary forms from the information age, comparing modern and older genres, creating literary presentations, and using ICT skills.
- Structure: composed of parts; organized; presented in narrative order of occurrence or telling.
- 1.1 Fiction: imaginative literary work, oral or written; describes imaginary events and people; purpose is to entertain and evoke thought/feeling.
- 1.2 Non-fiction: literary work about real life; based on history and real events/people; purpose is to convey knowledge, facts, theories, and concepts.
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- Form: style of implementation of design elements; arrangement of elements in composition.
- 2.1 Prose: spoken/written work; gives information, relates events, expresses ideas, and opinions; close to everyday speech patterns.
- 2.2 Poetry: literary work in verse, expressing ideas with rhythm, sound, and imaginative language; evokes emotional responses and represents experiences, feelings, and facts.
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- Genre: incorporates fantastical and imaginative ideas from life; presented in objective and subjective reality; categorized by novel, short story, essay, drama.
21st Century Literary Genre: Chick Lit
- Chick Lit: written for women; strong female character; light-hearted plot.
- Upbeat, entertaining to read and typically focuses on young women, featuring relationships, family, and personal discovery.
- Issues around modern womanhood, humour, fitting in vacationing, and uplifting endings are common themes.
Hyperpoetry
- Also known as cyberpoetry; cannot exist without computers.
- Uses verse, links to sub-poems/footnotes, poetry "generators", and movement or images.
- Relies on qualities of digital environments (like links and sound) instead of the printed page.
Blogs
- Shortened form of "web log".
- Regularly updated journal on the internet; includes thoughts and opinions.
- Posts displayed in reverse chronological order (most recent first).
- Used to share personal feelings/experiences with a large audience.
Speculative Fiction
- Often described as "what if?" genre.
- Describes work where writer makes conjectures about a fictional scenario.
- Comes form the word "speculate"— exploring "what if" scenarios.
- Setting is often futuristic or involves supernatural elements.
- Includes horror and science fiction.
Textula
- Filipino poem with four lines; 7 syllables per line.
- Examples include "Mga texttula" by Atilla Roma and Adle Enriquez.
- Textula developed by Filipino playwright, actor, and production designer, Frank G. Rivera.
- Awarded multiple times in the Filipino play category.
- Entire poems can be read on mobile phones.
Flash Fiction
- Notable for brevity; also known as short-short stories, micro stories, short-shorts, or sudden fiction.
- Examples include Hemingway's and Calvino's works; short stories, etc.
- Includes elements of classic storytelling (protagonists, conflicts, and a solution).
- Lengths vary from six-word stories, to Twitter fiction or drabbles (100 words).
Graphic Novel
- Utilizes pictures for a long story; growing in popularity.
- Combines words and images; often a complete story presented as a book rather than a periodical.
- Different from comics (which are usually periodical, for younger audiences).
- Generally has sophisticated artwork and serious literary themes.
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This quiz explores the various classifications of literature, including fiction and non-fiction, as well as different forms such as prose and poetry. It aims to enhance understanding of literary genres and their structural elements. Engage with the content to appreciate the evolution of literature in the information age.
