Prose is the ordinary form of written language.. It imitates the spoken language... Poetry is language written with rhythm, figurative language, imagery, sound devices and emotionally
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Trang 2ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE
Written works having excellence in:
• Form
• Expression
• Ideas
• Widespread and Lasting Interest
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Trang 4Prose is the ordinary form of
written language
It imitates the spoken language
Trang 5Short Stories Personal Narrative
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Trang 6Poetry is language written with rhythm, figurative language, imagery, sound devices and emotionally
charged language.
charged language
Major Types of Poetry
Lyric Poetry Narrative Poetry Concrete Poetry
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Trang 7Lyric Poem
Lyric poem is a highly
musical verse that expresses the observation and feelings of a single
speaker
Trang 8Narrative Poem
Narrative Poem is a story told
in verse Narrative poems often have all the elements
of short stories, including characters, conflict, and
plot.
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Concrete Poem is one with a shape that suggests its subject The poet arranges the letters, punctuation, and lines to create an image or
picture, on the page.
Trang 10Drama is a story written to
be performed by actors
Although a drama is meant
to be performed, one can also read the script, or written version, and imagine
the action.
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2 What does genre mean?
3 What are the three main genre’s of
literature?
4 Write three types of writing for each
category
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