ENGLISH_POSTMODERN LITERARY TECHNIQUES.pptx

Postmodern Literary Techniques

1. Review: Yes, No… Stand up This game aims to measure your prior knowledge about the previous topic. You need to know the difference between standing and sitting. Standing means a “Yes” and Sitting as a “No” as alternative responses. The teacher will provide set of words based and you need to distinguish if the word had been part of the discussion or not. The student(s) who has/have become hesitant in responding will provide an entertaining number after the game.

2. 01 Determine the postmodern literary techniques used in literary texts. 03 Write a 250-word literary analysis that focuses on the postmodern literary technique used by the authors. 02 Classify situations where postmodern literary techniques used. Objectives

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4. Guess the gibberish Directions: You need to read the groups of unrelated words provided herein the Powerpoint slides, and decipher them into real phrases before time runs out. You will be given ten (10) seconds to guess the words. If someone is ready to guess, just raise your right hand to be recognized.

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7. Guess the gibberish How do these set of words often introduce to the audience? Are they expressions or names of celebrities and movies? Do they frequently subject to imitation or mimicry, particularly in adaptation and parody? Provide examples.

8. Postmodern literary techniques 21 st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World

9. intertextuality borrows or incorporates elements, themes, characters, or styles from existing works to create new meaning. . practice of referencing or alluding to other texts within a literary work

10. fragmentation challenges the traditional linear structure and presents the story in fragments or pieces that may not follow a strict chronological order. breaks a narrative or story into disjointed or non-linear parts.

11. metafiction draws attention to the fictional nature of storytelling and often blurs the boundaries between fiction and reality. self-consciousness or self-reflexivity of a literary work

12. Black humor employs humor to explore taboo subjects, often involving death, violence, or tragedy otherwise known as dark comedy or dark humor

13. parody Characterized by imitation, exaggeration, subversion of expectations, and satirical commentary Imitation and mockery of a specific work or genre, often for humorous or satirical purposes.

14. pastiche Characterized by homage, celebration, playfulness, irony, and blurring of boundaries between the original and borrowed text. Borrows and imitates different styles, themes, or forms from various references or sources

15. Let’s practice: lights… camera… action You will re-enact the following commercial video clip produced by Selecta Philippines, applying the postmodern literary techniques. You will be grouped into four groups. You will be 30 minutes to plan for the delivery or presentation of your performance. Your performance will have a minimum time of one minute and a maximum time of five minutes.

16. Let’s practice A written text tells a story through multiple narrative pespectives and non-linear timelines, creating a fragmented structure of the plot. The author employs a technique that acknowledges the existence of characters in the story and addresses the reader directly. A poem integrates lines and references from other popular poems, creating in textual connections. A work written by an author imitates and exaggerates the style and characteristics of a specific literary genre for humorous effect. The short story uses dark and morbid humor to explore taboo subjects, specifically death or violence. A novel that borrows and blends elements from various historical era, cultural contexts, and literary genres. Direction: Identify the following situations based on the postmodern literary techniques that were discussed. Write F for Fragmentation, M for Metafiction, I for Intertextuality, Par for Parody, Pas for Pastiche, and B for Black Humor. Write your answer on your notebook.

17. Let’s apply… Direction: Identify the following situations based on the postmodern literary techniques that were discussed. Write F for Fragmentation, M for Metafiction, I for Intertextuality, Par for Parody, Pas for Pastiche, and B for Black Humor. Write your answer on a ¼ sheet of paper. A play that mocks and satirizes the conventions of a well-known Shakespearean tragedy. A novel that breaks the fourth wall by including footnotes, authorial comments, and self-referential elements. A novel that references famous literary works, such as classic novels or poems, to add layers of meaning and allusion. A novel that combines elements of science fiction, fantasy, and romance in a playful and self-aware manner. A play that uses humor to explore the dark and absurd aspects of human existence.

18. Let’s apply… Direction: Identify the following situations based on the postmodern literary techniques that were discussed. Write F for Fragmentation, M for Metafiction, I for Intertextuality, Par for Parody, Pas for Pastiche, and B for Black Humor. Write your answer on a ¼ sheet of paper. 6. A poem that incorporates fragments of different narratives, voices, and perspectives, creating a fragmented structure. 7. A novel that includes characters discussing the process of writing, the nature of storytelling, and the unreliability of narratives. 8. A work that imitates and exaggerates the style and characteristics of a specific well-known literary work or author. 9. A story unfolds through a series of disconnected vignettes or short episodes, each offering a glimpse into different characters' lives or perspectives, without a traditional linear plot. 10. In a novel, the protagonist encounters characters from various well-known literary works, and they engage in conversations and adventures together.

19. Let’s do this… Select a specific text that exhibits postmodern literary techniques. Read the text closely and identify the postmodern techniques employed by the author. These may include fragmentation, metafiction, intertextuality, pastiche, parody, or black humor. Take note of specific instances or examples within the text that demonstrate these techniques. Explore how the author employs these postmodern techniques to convey their message or enhance the meaning of the text.

20. Let’s do this… Consider the effects of fragmentation on the narrative structure, the self-referential elements of metafiction, the intertextual references that enrich the text, or the satirical elements of parody and black humor. Connect the use of postmodern techniques to the themes and meanings conveyed in the text. How do these techniques contribute to the overall interpretation of the work? Analyze how fragmentation, for example, may mirror the fragmented nature of contemporary society or how intertextuality may highlight the interconnectedness of literature and culture.

21. Let’s do this… Write a 250-word literary analysis that succinctly discusses the postmodern techniques used by the author and their impact on the text. Ensure your analysis is clear, focused, and supported by specific examples from the text. It must be printed using the following format: Size: 8.5” X 11” Font style and size: Times New Roman, 12pts Margin: Normal (1 inch in all sides) Spacing: 1.5 pts Rubric Identification of Postmodern Literary Techniques (20 pts) Analysis of Technique Used (30 pts) Connection to Themes and Meanings (30 pts) Clarity and Organization (10 pts) Writing Mechanics (10 pts)

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