Literature for Development Notes PDF

**LITERATURES FOR DEVELOPMENT NOTES** **INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE** **Literature** -- written works, especially those who are considered of superior or long-lasting merit \- books and writings published on a particular subject \- leaflets and other printed matter used to advertised or give adv...

**LITERATURES FOR DEVELOPMENT NOTES** **INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE** **Literature** -- written works, especially those who are considered of superior or long-lasting merit \- books and writings published on a particular subject \- leaflets and other printed matter used to advertised or give advice **LITERARY GENRES** A "genre" is a [particular style or type] of writing. **Common Genres** **Fiction** -- fable, folktales, fairy tales, fantasy, mystery, myth, legend, historical fiction, realistic fiction, and science fiction. **Non-fiction** -- biography, autobiography, reference, essay, newspaper article, speeches, diaries, letters, and informational **FICTION** \- Writing that tells about imaginary people and events. \- Stories that are "made up". **Fantasy** In this type of story, the author has created a magical world where anything is possible. Fantasy may include magical beings, talking animals or other impossibilities. e.g. Harry Potter, Encantadia, Lord of The Rings **Historical Fiction** Stories with fictional characters and events in a historical setting. The story takes the reader back to a particular time period where they learn about the everyday life of a person. The character may interact with actual historical characters, but usually, the main character is not based on a real person. e.g. Noli Me Tangere, Si Jhun-Jhun Noong Bago Ideklara Ang Batas Militar **Science Fiction** Stories based on real or imagined inventions, space travel or life in other worlds, usually set in the future. It often explores the unknown. e.g. Star Wars **Horror and Mystery** Horror is fiction in which events evoke a feeling of fright in both the characters and the reader. Mystery is fiction dealing with the solution of a crime or the unraveling of secrets. e.g. shake rattle and roll **Realistic Fiction** Stories that could actually "happen" in real life. The setting is realistic. The characters speak and act like real people. The story describes real-life problems and events. e.g. Manila Noir, Deka 70 **Fable** A short story, usually with animal characters, that teaches a lesson about what is important in life. e.g. Aesop's Fables **Folk Tale** Story told generation to generation, usually by word of mouth. Sometimes different versions in different cultures. Original storyteller is unknown. Can involve animals, wishes, magic, trickery and often the number 3. e.g. Indarapatra and Sulayman. Bian ni Lam-ang **Folk Tale** **Extraordinary person** - the main character is better at things than an ordinary person. **Exaggeration** - makes something greater or bigger than it really could be. **Explanation** - explains how something came to be. **Myth** Myths are early people's way to explain the universe. Many gods and goddesses are present in myths The gods, goddesses, and heroes are super human in nature. Human emotions are experienced by the gods. Magic is often present in myths. Gods sometimes appear in disguised form. **Legend** A story, handed down from the past that people tell as a "[true story]" but sometimes the details are difficult to confirm. The person telling the story usually does not claim to be an eyewitness to the events, but "heard" it from someone who knows someone who heard it from someone who was "really" there\... Legends often contain a [moral or a lesson] and are told to uphold the values of the community. They often involve supernatural or religious elements. e.g. Alamat ng saging, Alamat ng saging **Fairy Tales** Often begins with a"Once upon a time" or "Long time ago..." Includes a good character and a bad(evil) character Includes magic or something enchanted Involves a problem that is solved and the good people live happily ever after Setting is often a forest or a castle The good people live happily ever after. **NON-FICTION** Accounts of real people, places and events. **Biography** A biography is a true story about a person's life or parts of his/her life. Written in 3rd person point of view (he or she). **Autobiography** Autobiographies are books that people write about their own life. Written in 1st person point of view (I, me, my). **Informational Writing** Texts that provide facts about variety of topics (sports, animals, science, history, careers, travel, geography, space, weather, etc.) **Essay** A short piece of writing about a particular subject. Usually shows the author's point of view. **Speech** A formal address or discourse delivered to an audience. **Textbook** A short piece of writing about a particular subject. Usually shows the author's point of view. **Diary** A book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences. **Anecdote** A short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person. **LET'S TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE!** \_\_\_\_\_\_? -- written works, especially those who are considered of superior or long-lasting merit \- books and writings published on a particular subject \- leaflets and other printed matter used to advertised or give advice A \_\_\_\_ is a particular style or type of writing. Common Genres Fiction -- fable, folktales, fairy tales, fantasy, mystery, myth, legend, historical fiction, realistic fiction, and science fiction. Non-fiction -- biography, autobiography, reference, essay, newspaper article, speeches, diaries, letters, and informational \_\_\_\_\_\_? \- Writing that tells about imaginary people and events. \- Stories that are "made up". \_\_\_\_\_\_? In this type of story, the author has created a magical world where anything is possible. May include magical beings, talking animals or other impossibilities. e.g. Harry Potter, Encantadia, Lord of The Rings \_\_\_\_\_\_? Stories with fictional characters and events in a historical setting. The story takes the reader back to a particular time period where they learn about the everyday life of a person. The character may interact with actual historical characters, but usually, the main character is not based on a real person. e.g. Noli Me Tangere, Si Jhun-Jhun Noong Bago Ideklara Ang Batas Militar \_\_\_\_\_\_? Stories based on real or imagined inventions, space travel or life in other worlds, usually set in the future. It often explores the unknown. e.g. Star Wars \_\_\_\_\_ is fiction in which events evoke a feeling of fright in both the characters and the reader. \_\_\_\_\_ is fiction dealing with the solution of a crime or the unraveling of secrets. e.g. shake rattle and roll \_\_\_\_\_\_? Stories that could actually "happen" in real life. The setting is realistic. The characters speak and act like real people. The story describes real-life problems and events. e.g. Manila Noir, Deka 70 \_\_\_\_\_\_? A short story, usually with animal characters, that teaches a lesson about what is important in life. e.g. Aesop's Fables \_\_\_\_\_\_? Story told generation to generation, usually by word of mouth. Sometimes different versions in different cultures. Original storyteller is unknown. Can involve animals, wishes, magic, trickery and often the number 3. e.g. Indarapatra and Sulayman. Bian ni Lam-ang \_\_\_\_\_\_? Extraordinary person - the main character is better at things than an ordinary person. Exaggeration - makes something greater or bigger than it really could be. Explanation - explains how something came to be. \_\_\_\_\_\_? Are early people's way to explain the universe. Many gods and goddesses are present. The gods, goddesses, and heroes are super human in nature. Human emotions are experienced by the gods. Magic is often present in myths. Gods sometimes appear in disguised form. \_\_\_\_\_\_? A story, handed down from the past that people tell as a "true story" but sometimes the details are difficult to confirm. The person telling the story usually does not claim to be an eyewitness to the events, but "heard" it from someone who knows someone who heard it from someone who was "really" there\... Often contain a moral or a lesson and are told to uphold the values of the community. They often involve supernatural or religious elements. e.g. Alamat ng saging, Alamat ng saging \_\_\_\_\_\_? Often begins with a"Once upon a time" or "Long time ago..." Includes a good character and a bad(evil) character Includes magic or something enchanted Involves a problem that is solved and the good people live happily ever after Setting is often a forest or a castle The good people live happily ever after. \_\_\_\_\_\_? Accounts of real people, places and events. A \_\_\_\_\_\_ is a true story about a person's life or parts of his/her life. Written in 3rd person point of view (he or she). \_\_\_\_\_\_ are books that people write about their own life. Written in 1st person point of view (I, me, my). \_\_\_\_\_\_? Texts that provide facts about variety of topics (sports, animals, science, history, careers, travel, geography, space, weather, etc.) \_\_\_\_\_\_? A short piece of writing about a particular subject. Usually shows the author's point of view. \_\_\_\_\_\_? A formal address or discourse delivered to an audience. \_\_\_\_\_\_? A short piece of writing about a particular subject. Usually shows the author's point of view. \_\_\_\_\_\_? A book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences. \_\_\_\_\_\_? A short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.