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What does the term 'literature' most commonly refer to?
What does the term 'literature' most commonly refer to?
- Spoken materials only
- Historical documents
- Works of the creative imagination (correct)
- Journalism exclusively
What does context refer to in Philippine literary history?
What does context refer to in Philippine literary history?
- The author's favorite food
- The author's favorite color
- The historical and cultural background of the text (correct)
- The font used in the text
How is a contextual analysis defined?
How is a contextual analysis defined?
- Assessing a text by word count
- Combining formal analysis and 'cultural archeology' (correct)
- Studying the social media presence of an author
- Analysis of a text based on font size
What does literature symbolize according to the text?
What does literature symbolize according to the text?
Which works are generally included under literature?
Which works are generally included under literature?
What does a contextual analysis help us assess?
What does a contextual analysis help us assess?
Flashcards
Literature Definition
Literature Definition
Creative works of imagination, often encompassing poetry, drama, fiction, and non-fiction.
Philippine Lit Context
Philippine Lit Context
Historical and cultural background of a Philippine literary text.
Contextual Analysis
Contextual Analysis
A method of studying a text that combines formal analysis with cultural background.
Literature's Symbol
Literature's Symbol
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Contextual Analysis Goal
Contextual Analysis Goal
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Types of Literature
Types of Literature
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Study Notes
Definition of Literature
- Originates from the Latin word "litera" meaning "letters"
- Refers to written and spoken materials, including works of creative imagination
Types of Literature
- Poetry
- Drama
- Fiction
- Non-fiction
- Journalism (on occasion)
Significance of Literature
- Symbolizes the culture and tradition of a language or a group of people
Context in Literary History
- Refers to the background of the text
- Influenced by the author's life, language, society, and culture
- Involves a contextual analysis of the text
- Combines formal analysis with cultural archeology
Contextual Analysis
- Analyzes text within its historical and cultural setting
- Examines textuality, or characteristics of the text
- Involves systematic study of social, political, economic, philosophical, religious, and aesthetic conditions at the time of the text's creation
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Description
Prepare for the 3rd quarter exam on 21st century literature from the Philippines and the world. Explore the significance of literature as a cultural and artistic expression, encompassing various genres like poetry, drama, fiction, and non-fiction. Dive into Philippine literary history and understand its context and evolution over time.
