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World literature Module 1

1. WORLD LITERATURE WORLD LITERATURE

2. WORLD LITERATURE WORLD LITERATURE

3. WHAT IS LITERATURE?

4. It refers to any written work. It is derived from the Latin term ‘ litera ’ which means letter. It is derived from ‘ literatura ’ which means writing formed of letters.

5. WORLD LITERATURE It suggests to the sum of total world’s national literature and also the circulation of work into the wider world beyond country’s origin.

6. POETRY It is a form of writing that uses not only words, but also form, patterns of sound, imagery, and figurative language to convey the message. N L D

7. Narrative Poetry POETRY It is a form of writing that uses not only words, but also form, patterns of sound, imagery, and figurative language to convey the message. N L D

8. Narrative Poetry POETRY It is a form of writing that uses not only words, but also form, patterns of sound, imagery, and figurative language to convey the message. N L D Lyric Poetry

9. Narrative Poetry POETRY It is a form of writing that uses not only words, but also form, patterns of sound, imagery, and figurative language to convey the message. N L D Lyric Poetry Dramatic Poetry

10. L D Lyric Poetry refers to a short poem, often with songlike qualities, that expresses the speaker’s personal emotions and feelings. Dramatic Poetry  is a form of poetry that is written in verse and meant to be recited in public or acted out.  N POETRY It is a form of writing that uses not only words, but also form, patterns of sound, imagery, and figurative language to convey the message. Narrative Poetry a form of literature that combines the elements of poetry with the elements of storytelling.

11. A. Epic. It is a long, narrative poem that is usually about heroic deeds and events that are significant to the culture of the poet. 1. Folk or Popular Epic.   It r ecounts the adventures of tribal heroes and in the process express the customs, beliefs, and ideals of the people who sing them. 2. Literary Epic. It deals with important subjects matter like events of cultural significance and heroic actions.

12. B. Metrical Romance. It is a long rambling love story in verse. D. Metrical Tale . It deals with any emotions or phase of life. C. Ballad. It i s a type of poem that tells a story and was traditionally set to music.

13. A. Ode.  It is a p oem   expressing  the writer's  thoughts  and  feelings  about a  particular   person  or  subject. B. Elegy.  It is a song or poem lamenting one who is dead. C. Song. It i s an expression of a poet's personal emotions, meant to be sung. Secular Song. A music that is intended for a non-religious audience. Sacred Song. It is a type of music that is performed or composed for religious use or through religious influence.

14. D. Simple Lyric. It is any short poem where verse is especially musical. E. Sonnet. It i s a fourteen-line poem written in  iambic pentameter , employing one of several rhyme schemes, and adhering to a tightly structured thematic organization. F. Vers de Societe . It is a light verse or occasional complimentary verse which deal in a witty and polished fashion.

15. Poetic Plays Comedy Tragedy Farce Historical Play Melodrama

16. B. Masque. It is a form of court pageantry in England but no longer revived. C. Dramatic Monologue. It is a poem in which characters speaks throughout, but the presence, actions, and even the words of characters are implied.

17. PROSE Prose is verbal or 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.” F NF

18. Fiction PROSE Prose is verbal or 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.” F NF

19. Fiction Non-Fiction PROSE Prose is verbal or 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.” F NF

20. FICTION  It comes from the Latin word ‘ fictus ’ which means ‘to form’. Fiction is a l iterature  created from the imagination, not presented as fact, though it may be based on a true story or situation.

21. FICTION  It comes from the Latin word ‘ fictus ’ which means ‘to form’. Fiction is a l iterature  created from the imagination, not presented as fact, though it may be based on a true story or situation. FICTION SUBGENRES Prose Allegory. A symbolic fictional narrative that conveys a meaning not explicitly set forth in the narrative. Fable Myths Legends

22. FICTION  It comes from the Latin word ‘ fictus ’ which means ‘to form’. Fiction is a l iterature  created from the imagination, not presented as fact, though it may be based on a true story or situation. 2. Prose Romances. These are types of stories in which there occur some supernatural or magical events, fantastic, and unrealistic. Fairy tales Folk tales

23. FICTION  It comes from the Latin word ‘ fictus ’ which means ‘to form’. Fiction is a l iterature  created from the imagination, not presented as fact, though it may be based on a true story or situation. 3. Prose Satire. These are stories in which human vices and follies are held up to ridicule. Fabliau(x)

24. FICTION  It comes from the Latin word ‘ fictus ’ which means ‘to form’. Fiction is a l iterature  created from the imagination, not presented as fact, though it may be based on a true story or situation. 4. Novel. A long narrative divided into chapters. 5. Short Story. A narrative involving one or more characters, one plot, and one single impression. 6. Novellete .  A work of narrative prose fiction that is longer than a short story but shorter than a novella .

25. FICTION  It comes from the Latin word ‘ fictus ’ which means ‘to form’. Fiction is a l iterature  created from the imagination, not presented as fact, though it may be based on a true story or situation. 7. Prose Drama. It is a written dialogue and intended for presentation by actors. Closet Drama Tragicomedy Problem Plays Comedy of Manners Comedia del l’arte

26. NON-FICTION Non-Fiction is a branch of literature comprising works of narrative prose dealing with or offering opinions or conjectures upon facts and reality.

27. Biography Autobiography Narrative Non-Fiction Periodicals Reference Materials Book Review Essay NON-FICTION SUBGENRES NON-FICTION Non-Fiction is a branch of literature comprising works of narrative prose dealing with or offering opinions or conjectures upon facts and reality.

28. Reflective Narrative/Story Descriptive Biographical Nature Critical Periodical/Journalistic Didactic TYPES OF ESSAY NON-FICTION Non-Fiction is a branch of literature comprising works of narrative prose dealing with or offering opinions or conjectures upon facts and reality.