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What term describes the central idea or lesson of a short story?
What term describes the central idea or lesson of a short story?
Imagery in poetry refers to the theme or central idea of the poem.
Imagery in poetry refers to the theme or central idea of the poem.
False
The feeling that the poet creates through word choice in a poem is called the _____ or tone.
The feeling that the poet creates through word choice in a poem is called the _____ or tone.
mood
What are the five stages of a plot in a short story?
What are the five stages of a plot in a short story?
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Which point of view uses pronouns like 'I' and 'me'?
Which point of view uses pronouns like 'I' and 'me'?
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A structured poem has a pattern of rhyme and rhythm.
A structured poem has a pattern of rhyme and rhythm.
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What is the term for the place and time where a story occurs?
What is the term for the place and time where a story occurs?
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In short stories, characters are central to the _____ of the narrative.
In short stories, characters are central to the _____ of the narrative.
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Which of the following best describes an analepsis?
Which of the following best describes an analepsis?
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Study Notes
The Elements of Poetry
- Speaker: The individual addressing the reader in the poem.
- Content: The subject matter of the poem, encompassing what it conveys.
- Theme: The poem's underlying meaning or main idea.
- Shape and Form: The structure of the poem, which can be free verse or structured with patterns like rhyme and rhythm.
- Mood or Tone: The emotional atmosphere created through the poet's word choice.
- Imagery: The use of descriptive language to evoke sensory experiences, creating mental pictures.
The Elements of a Short Story
- Theme: The core message or lesson conveyed by the story.
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Plot: A sequence of related events that develop the theme, including:
- Exposition: Introduction to the story.
- Rising Action: Development of conflict and tension.
- Climax: The peak of action and turning point.
- Falling Action: Events leading to resolution.
- Resolution: The conclusion of the story.
- Characters: The individuals who drive the narrative and face challenges.
- Setting: The time and place in which the story unfolds.
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Point of View: The narrator's perspective, which can be:
- First Person: Uses "I" or "me."
- Second Person: Uses "you."
- Third Person: Uses "he," "she," "they."
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Conflict: The struggle faced by the main character, which can be:
- Man vs. Man
- Man vs. Himself
- Man vs. Nature
- Man vs. Society
Prose Techniques and Devices
- Analepsis (Flashback): Scenes that provide background information by reverting to past events, disrupting the main narrative's chronology.
- Prolepsis (Flash Foreshadowing): A device that hints at future events, setting up expectations for the reader.
- In Medias Res: Beginning a story in the midst of action, creating immediate engagement.
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Tone and Mood:
- Tone: The author's attitude toward the subject and audience.
- Mood: The overall emotional atmosphere crafted through imagery and language.
- Style: The unique way an author employs words through choice, sentence structure, and figurative language to create meaning and evoke feelings.
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Description
Test your knowledge of the contextual approach to Philippine literature, focusing on the elements of poetry and short stories. This quiz covers essential aspects such as speaker, content, theme, and the use of figurative language in prose. Dive into the rich literary heritage of the Philippines!
