21st Lesson 2, Philippines PDF

LESSON 2 THE UNPUBLISHED STORY Identify the geographic, linguistic, and ethnic dimensions of Philippine literary history from precolonial to the contemporary. Value the contributions of local writers to the development of regional literary traditions. Appreciate the contributions of the cano...

LESSON 2 THE UNPUBLISHED STORY Identify the geographic, linguistic, and ethnic dimensions of Philippine literary history from precolonial to the contemporary. Value the contributions of local writers to the development of regional literary traditions. Appreciate the contributions of the canonical Filipino writers to the development of national literature. Compare and contrast the various 21st century literary genres and their elements, structures, and traditions from across the globe. Identify types and genres of 21st century literature. Types and Genres of Literature Significance of Literature Philippine Literary History Canonical Authors and National Artists Literary work: “The Safe House” by Sandra Nicole Roldan Genre is a type of art, literature, or music that is characterized by a specific form, content, and style. All of these genres have particular features and functions that distinguish them from one another. It is a broad term that translates from the French to mean 'kind' or 'type POETRY PROSE DRAMA  One of the oldest among the literary forms. The best words in their best order. Poetry came from the Latin word poema which means “something composed or created” A composition characterized by compact language in which the words are well-chosen for their sound and their suggestive power, as well as their meaning. Narrative Poetry Lyric Poetry Dramatic Poetry – Tells a story Epic – extended narrative of heroic adventures Ballad – shortest and simplest narrative poem. It is used to be a song and is accompanied by a dance. Has a 4-3-4-3 foot line. – Expresses feelings and emotions and is meant to be sung Folk song - A song that originates in traditional popular culture or that is written in such A style. Ode – most majestic type of lyric poetry, praises a person, place, object, or event Psalm – song praising god Elegy – expresses lamentation or mourning Sonnet – lyric poem of 14 iambic pentameter line with A formal rhyme – Poetry that is meant to be performed on stage. Comedy Tragedy Melodrama – or soap opera Farce – exaggerated comedy  Metaphors Symbols Figurative language Rhyme and Rhythm Insights about life  Prose is a verbal written language that follows the natural flow of speech. It is the most common form of writing, used in both fiction and non-fiction. Prose comes from the Latin “prosa oratio,” meaning “straightforward.”  Literary narratives that Literary narratives that relate portray imaginary people actual facts and factual caught in imaginary information situations Examples of non-fiction Came from the Latin word literature are memoirs, fictio meaning “to invent or biographies, personal essays make-up” The framework of fiction, which consists of causally related sequence of events. The “subject” of the story. They influence the events in the story and the events are influenced by them. Basic types of characters (in terms of prominence) ⚬protagonist ⚬antagonist Basic types of characters (in terms of character development) ⚬dynamic vs static ⚬Round vs flat  Refers to the place, time, and environment of the story. The details of the setting can be either stated or implied. Purposes of setting in a story: ⚬To serve background or physical context for action ⚬to reveal character and shape events ⚬to create the atmosphere from which the story evolves - Any struggle between opposing forces. Kinds of conflict: ⚬Character vs. Self ⚬Character vs. Character ⚬Character vs. Nature ⚬Character vs. Supernatural ⚬Character vs. Technology ⚬Character vs. Society The angle of vision from where and how the story is told. Basic types of point of view: ⚬Omniscient - the narrator is all-knowing and ever-present; can tell the reader all the characters’ feelings, thoughts, and actions. ⚬First person - the narrator is one of the characters in the story ⚬Second person - rarely used POV. The narrator can either be a character or an invisible character that directs the main character what to do.  A specific statement that the author is advancing about life, society, and the human condition. It can be expressed or implied.  A form of literature that is meant to be staged or performed in a theater. The story, conflict, and emotions are expressed through dialogue and action. Trivia: the longest running drama, performed by the 27 o’clock players in New Jersey, USA on July 27, 2010, was ‘The Bald Soprano’ that lasted 23 hrs 33 mins and 54 secs. 1. Comedy - a type of drama that ends in a high note or plays with happy endings. 2. Musical - the dramatists not only tell their story through acting and dialogue nonetheless by dance as well as music. Generally, the story may be comedic may be comedic, though it may also involve serious subjects. 3. Farce - preposterous genre of drama, which often overacts or engages clowning humor. 4. Melodrama – an extravagant drama, which is sensational and appeals straight to the senses of an audience. Just like charade. The characters are of single dimension and simple, or maybe stereotyped. 5. Tragedy - a type of drama based on human suffering. Normally, tragedies do not end in a high note or do not have happy endings. 6. Fantasy – it is a complete fictional work where characters virtually display supernatural skills. Use of magic, pseudo-science, horror, and spooky themes through various kinds of technical devices create a perfect world of fantasy.