CNF Lesson 01 - Nature of Literary Texts

Lesson 1

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2. Lesson 1 : What is the nature of literary texts? TARGET Differentiate creative writing from other forms of writing Identify the features of literary texts Determine the most ideal way to read literary texts

3. Lesson 1 : What is the nature of literary texts? Defining Literary Language Literary language appeals to the senses, using symbolic and figurative language that enhances the meaning of the poem CREATIVE NONFICTION

4. Lesson 1 : What is the nature of literary texts? Identifying Literary Texts CREATIVE NONFICTION Message Purpose Readers Style Tone Language Literary Devices Creative Writing I too, dislike it: there are things that are important beyond all this fiddle. Reading it, however, with a perfect contempt for it, one discovers in it after all, a place for the genuine. To capture the hearts and minds of those who don’t believe in poetry. Poets; students of Literature and Creative Writing Artistic, figurative Poetic, subjective Literary, creative Figures of speech Technical/Academic Writing Despite the objections against poetry, I discovered some use for it. To convince, to persuade The public Literal Objective Straight-forward, no non-sense None

5. Lesson 1 : What is the nature of literary texts? Literary Devices Imagery makes use of descriptive words that appeal to the senses Images are evoked when you use words that appeal to the different senses: sight , hearing , smell , taste , and touch CREATIVE NONFICTION

6. Lesson 1 : What is the nature of literary texts? Literary Devices Figures of speech add layers of meaning to the text Common figures of speech include: alliteration, assonance, apostrophe, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, irony, simile, metaphor Other figures of speech include: litotes, metonymy, oxymoron, paradox, synecdoche CREATIVE NONFICTION

7. Lesson 1 : What is the nature of literary texts? Literary Devices Diction is a style of writing determined by the writer’s choice of words achieved through figures of speech and the unique arrangement of certain words CREATIVE NONFICTION

8. Lesson 1 : What is the nature of literary texts? Types of Figurative Language Euphemism – refers to the use of less offensive terms or expressions Antithesis – refers to the placement of contrasting phrases or ideas in a balanced structure Chiasmus – refers to a verbal arrangement when the clauses are reversed CREATIVE NONFICTION Paradox – refers to a statement that is seemingly false but is actually true Pun – refers to a play on words to achieve a humorous or striking effect f) Understatement – a figure of speech that downplays a situation, making it seem less significant