Genres of Literature PDF

Language & Literature Group Presentation The students should be able to identify the different genres of literature and explain the characteristics of each. The students should be able to identify and analyze examples of each genre of literature. The students should be able to create a piece of...

Language & Literature Group Presentation The students should be able to identify the different genres of literature and explain the characteristics of each. The students should be able to identify and analyze examples of each genre of literature. The students should be able to create a piece of writing that demonstrates understanding of one of the genres of literature. What is literature? Genres of literature A brief introduction to the A discussion of the characteristics and definition of characteristics and definition of literature the literary genres Flowchart of genres Prose and Poetry An examination of main types A discussion of the genres that and sub-types of the literary fall under the categories of genres prose and poetry Prose is a form of literature Poetry is a genre of literature that uses ordinary language that uses imaginative and often rhythmic language to and has a natural flow of express an idea, evoke emotion, speech. It is distinguished or tell a story. It is often used from poetry, which uses a to convey complex emotions formal meter and rhyme. and ideas in an accessible and Prose typically consists of creative way. sentences and paragraphs Poetry can take many and is used for a variety of genres, including novels, different forms, from essays, short stories, and traditional rhyme schemes newspaper articles. to free verse.  Fiction in literature is Non-fiction in literature is a any story or novel that genre which encompasses is created from the essays, biographies, author's imagination, as memoirs, and other written opposed to being based works that are based on on facts or real events. facts and real events. A novel is a work of long prose fiction, which is usually centered around characters, events and settings. Novels usually have multiple chapters, with a larger plot and focus on character development. A short story is a work of fiction that is usually shorter in length than a novel. Short stories often have less developed characters and settings than longer works, but can still explore complex themes. A novella is a work of narrative fiction, longer than a short story but shorter than a novel. Generally, novellas are between 20,000 and 40,000 words in length. A fable is a short story, typically with animals as characters, that teaches a moral lesson. Fables often have an element of humor and are an enduring form of folk literature. A parable is a short story or brief tale that is used to illustrate a moral lesson or religious principle. It typically features characters and events that are symbolic of larger truths or ideas. A legend is a traditional story that has been passed down through generations and is typically based on historical events. Legends often include elements of mythology and folklore. History is the study of past events, particularly human activity and its impact on people and societies. It is a term that relates to past events as well as interpretation of information about these events. Refer to a style of writing that combines element of journalism with the technique of literary expression. It is between factual reporting and creative story telling. A biography is a detailed description or account of a person's life. It includes facts and information about the person's childhood, education, family, work, and death. A diary is a personal record of experiences, thoughts, and/or reflections kept regularly and often privately. It can be a physical book or an electronic document. An anecdote is a brief, often amusing story about a real incident or person. Anecdotes are usually related as a way to support an argument or point in a speech or essay. An essay is a short piece of writing that focuses on a particular topic or argument. Essays are used to express ideas, explain a point, or discuss a topic in a structured and organized way. Narrative poetry is a form of Lyric poetry is a type of Dramatic poetry is a type of poetry that tells a story. It poetry that expresses poetry that is meant to be usually follows a plot with personal emotions or performed in a play or characters, a setting, and a thoughts. It often includes theatrical setting. It often climax. rhyme and meter and can be includes elements of sung as a song. dialogue, monologue, and characterization. An epic is a long narrative poem that celebrates the deeds of a legendary hero. It features a hero who represents the values of a particular society, and who goes on an epic journey or quest. A ballad is a type of song that tells a story and often has a repeated chorus or refrain. Ballads typically have a slow, rhythmic structure and use simple and emotional language. A metric tale is a story told in verse, usually composed of stanzas or lines of poetry. Metric tales are an ancient form of storytelling, often used in traditional folklore, fables, and myths. formal and meditative celebrating an object, idea, or event reflective and mournful, often lamenting death or loss a 14-line poem with a specific structure and rhyme scheme, traditionally written in iambic pentameter a short poem or prose work that focuses on rural life, nature, and simplicity, often presenting a peaceful and harmonious view of the world a single speaker addresses a silent audience, revealing their thoughts, feelings, and sometimes secrets a character speaks to himself, revealing inner thoughts and emotions Involves the repetition of similar sounds, usually at the ends of the lines such as internal rhyme and end rhyme Refers to the flow of words created by stressed and unstressed syllables The structured rhythm in poetry, created by patterns of stressed and unstressed syllables within a line 1. Iamb – unstressed followed by stressed ^ 2. Trochee – stressed followed by unstressed 3. Anapest – two unstressed followed by one stresses 4. Dactyl – one stressed followed by two unstressed Monometer, dimeter, trimeter, tetrameter, pentameter, hexameter, heptameter, octameter Couplet, tercet, quatrain, quintet, sestet, octave It is the visual presentation, including line breaks, indentation, and spacing as shown in the page They can inspire us to take stands, to take action, and to think differently. In short, they are essential to our individual growth and to the health of our society. Create your own Visual/Concrete Poem. Please follow the guidelines: 1. Use a short bond paper. 2. Name should be written at the back of the paper. 3. Submit on or before January 10, 2025 (Tuesday). Rubrics for grading: Content – 10 Creativity and cleanliness of output – 10 Originality – 10 Timeliness - 10