ENGLISH REVIEWER
Term 1
TOPICS:
- Literature (Poetry and Prose)
- Poetry
- Elements of Poetry
- Prose
- Elements of Short Story
- Figures of Speech
- Subject-Verb Agreement (SVA)
Literature
- Total of preserved writings from a country or period which is notable for literary form
or expression as distinguished from technical works
- Written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit
Types of meaning in Literature:
- Literal meaning
- taking words in their most basic sense without figures of speech
- Figurative meaning
- Not using the literal use of words
- Often has a different meaning than the literal sense
Why is Literature Important?
- Inspire and motivate us
- Allow us to learn from the experience of characters
- Encourages empathy
- Help us understand the thoughts and feelings of others
- Development of a greater understanding and appreciation of different cultures
- Help build connections between people
- Create a sense of shared understanding and appreciation
Ways of Studying Literature
- Help develop language and communication skills
- Building vocabulary, encourage imagination and critical thinking
- Teach about history and culture
- Gives insight into history, culture and beliefs of the people who wrote them
- Provide a form of escapism
- Escape from the stresses of daily life and open up a world of possibilities
,Poetry V.S. Prose
Poetry Prose
Definition - uses imaginary and rhythmic - form of literature
language - uses ordinary language and has
- form of literary expression natural flow of speech
Purpose - expresses an idea - shows persuasion, information or
- evoke emotion entertainment (PIE)
- tell a story - story telling, explanation, share
info
Forms Sonnets, haikus, ballads, epics, Novels, short story, essays, articles,
mythology, limericks biographies, news
Structure - has meter and rhyme - has no meter or rhyme
- uses stanzas and lines - follow grammatical rule
- either structured verses or - flow naturally in everyday speech
free verse - uses sentences and paragraphs
Features - Focuses on aesthetic - focus on narrative, explanation,
qualities of language exposition
- Uses literary - uses sentences and paragraphs
devices/figures of - present ideas more clearly and
speech and sound logically
devices
- More expressed
emotions and feelings
Poetry
- A form of literary expression
- A genre of literature
- Uses a meter and rhyme to show figurative language
- Uses imaginative and rhythmic language
- Express an idea, evoke emotion, or tell a story
- Expresses emotion and idea through word choice
- Conveys complex thoughts in a creative way
- Takes different forms like traditional rhyme schemes to free verse
Types of Poetry
- Narrative
- Form of poetry
- Tells a story
- Follows a plot with characters, a setting, and a climax
, - Types
- Epic (Aliguyon o “Hudhud ni Aliguyon/Biag ni Lam Ang”)
- Long narrative poem
- Celebrates the deeds of a legendary hero
- Features a hero who represents the values of a particular society
and goes to an epic journey or quest
- Ballad (Kundiman/Sa Ugoy ng Duyan)
- Song that tells a story and often has a repeated chorus or refrain
- Has slow rhythmic structure and uses emotional language
- Metric Tale (The Creation Story/Si Malakas at Si Maganda)
- Story told in verse
- Composed of stanzas or lines of poetry
- Ancient form of storytelling
- Used in traditional folklore, fables, myths
- Dramatic
- Type of poetry meant to be performed in a play or theatrical setting
- Includes elements of dialogue, monologue, and characterization
- Has the same elements as lyrics and narrative poetry
- Has more dramatic effect
- Play or a musical
- Is being addressed to someone (person or object)
- Focused on a lyrical moment
- Perceived in a special way through
- Kinesthetic images
- Appeal to our sense of movement
- Types:
- Monologue (1-way)
- The poem addresses someone or something who does not respond
or is inanimate
- Dialogue
- The poem addresses someone who responds to the speakers and
communicates
- Lyric
- Type of poetry that expresses personal emotions or thoughts
- Has a meter and rhyme
- Can be sung as a song
- Focuses on a single moment
- The subject can be about any moment in life
- The moment can be felth through sensory images, figures of speech, and meter
and rhyme
- Lyric comes from “lyre,” a musical instrument
- Can be free verse (no meter and rhyme) or structured verse (has meter and
rhyme)
Term 1
TOPICS:
- Literature (Poetry and Prose)
- Poetry
- Elements of Poetry
- Prose
- Elements of Short Story
- Figures of Speech
- Subject-Verb Agreement (SVA)
Literature
- Total of preserved writings from a country or period which is notable for literary form
or expression as distinguished from technical works
- Written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit
Types of meaning in Literature:
- Literal meaning
- taking words in their most basic sense without figures of speech
- Figurative meaning
- Not using the literal use of words
- Often has a different meaning than the literal sense
Why is Literature Important?
- Inspire and motivate us
- Allow us to learn from the experience of characters
- Encourages empathy
- Help us understand the thoughts and feelings of others
- Development of a greater understanding and appreciation of different cultures
- Help build connections between people
- Create a sense of shared understanding and appreciation
Ways of Studying Literature
- Help develop language and communication skills
- Building vocabulary, encourage imagination and critical thinking
- Teach about history and culture
- Gives insight into history, culture and beliefs of the people who wrote them
- Provide a form of escapism
- Escape from the stresses of daily life and open up a world of possibilities
,Poetry V.S. Prose
Poetry Prose
Definition - uses imaginary and rhythmic - form of literature
language - uses ordinary language and has
- form of literary expression natural flow of speech
Purpose - expresses an idea - shows persuasion, information or
- evoke emotion entertainment (PIE)
- tell a story - story telling, explanation, share
info
Forms Sonnets, haikus, ballads, epics, Novels, short story, essays, articles,
mythology, limericks biographies, news
Structure - has meter and rhyme - has no meter or rhyme
- uses stanzas and lines - follow grammatical rule
- either structured verses or - flow naturally in everyday speech
free verse - uses sentences and paragraphs
Features - Focuses on aesthetic - focus on narrative, explanation,
qualities of language exposition
- Uses literary - uses sentences and paragraphs
devices/figures of - present ideas more clearly and
speech and sound logically
devices
- More expressed
emotions and feelings
Poetry
- A form of literary expression
- A genre of literature
- Uses a meter and rhyme to show figurative language
- Uses imaginative and rhythmic language
- Express an idea, evoke emotion, or tell a story
- Expresses emotion and idea through word choice
- Conveys complex thoughts in a creative way
- Takes different forms like traditional rhyme schemes to free verse
Types of Poetry
- Narrative
- Form of poetry
- Tells a story
- Follows a plot with characters, a setting, and a climax
, - Types
- Epic (Aliguyon o “Hudhud ni Aliguyon/Biag ni Lam Ang”)
- Long narrative poem
- Celebrates the deeds of a legendary hero
- Features a hero who represents the values of a particular society
and goes to an epic journey or quest
- Ballad (Kundiman/Sa Ugoy ng Duyan)
- Song that tells a story and often has a repeated chorus or refrain
- Has slow rhythmic structure and uses emotional language
- Metric Tale (The Creation Story/Si Malakas at Si Maganda)
- Story told in verse
- Composed of stanzas or lines of poetry
- Ancient form of storytelling
- Used in traditional folklore, fables, myths
- Dramatic
- Type of poetry meant to be performed in a play or theatrical setting
- Includes elements of dialogue, monologue, and characterization
- Has the same elements as lyrics and narrative poetry
- Has more dramatic effect
- Play or a musical
- Is being addressed to someone (person or object)
- Focused on a lyrical moment
- Perceived in a special way through
- Kinesthetic images
- Appeal to our sense of movement
- Types:
- Monologue (1-way)
- The poem addresses someone or something who does not respond
or is inanimate
- Dialogue
- The poem addresses someone who responds to the speakers and
communicates
- Lyric
- Type of poetry that expresses personal emotions or thoughts
- Has a meter and rhyme
- Can be sung as a song
- Focuses on a single moment
- The subject can be about any moment in life
- The moment can be felth through sensory images, figures of speech, and meter
and rhyme
- Lyric comes from “lyre,” a musical instrument
- Can be free verse (no meter and rhyme) or structured verse (has meter and
rhyme)
