Name:_____________________________Grade & Section: ________________________Score:__________

School:___________________________Teacher:______________Subject:21st Century Literature

LAS Writer: RIZEL V. DEFIÑO____________________________________________________
Content Editors: ZYNAFE V. CAIJO_ _____ RAFFY G. HERRERA ______________________
Lesson Topic: Genres with their Elements and Structures. Quarter 3 Week 2 LAS 1
Learning Target/s: Identify the different literary genres and recognize the elements and structure of each
genre. (EN11/12Lit-Id-25)
Reference(s): Bucoy, L. P. (2015). The Adapted Healthy Baby. In SyGaco, S. B. (2017). Writing Techniques in
Creative Nonfiction (pp. 14-15). Quezon City. Great Books Trading.Comendador, K. J. (2018). Another
Universe. Bagwis: The Paradigm has Shifted, p. 9.
Genres with their Elements and Structures
A. Poetry
Poetry is one of the earliest genres of literature. It was either recited or sang back to prehistoric times to
call for help from a deity, narrate a hero’s life and victories, tell about the love story of their rulers, or describe
someone who inspires them. In order to understand or even write a good poem, you must know the elements
of poetry:
1. Rhyme – it is the identical rhyme if the last words or sounds match each other.
alliteration : followed, flats, front bother, back
assonance: big, slipper picked, slimy
2. Meter – it is also called the rhythm in poetry. It is the pattern of beats ( foot) (stressed and unstressed
syllables in a line). It is also called foot.
3. Imagery and Symbolism -The beauty of poetry is on the carefully chosen words that rhyme and the
lines and stanzas with uniform rhythm. Poetry must also employ figurative language to creatively express
emotions, feeling and ideas.
4. Symbols It is the use of symbols to convey ideas. A symbol represents various ideas or things at one
time. Like darkness or color black may symbolize death, uncertainty, failure, or an end. A white rose may
mean purity, freshness, new beginning, or death.
Example: The cold wind blew my heartaches away (the cold wind can mean inspiring words, new ideas, new
hope)
B. Fiction
Fiction is stories of make- believe. It is a story made by the author’s creative imagination. It has
various sub-genres like mystery, fantasy, suspense, historical fiction science fiction, realistic fiction and folklore
(myths, fables, legends).Elements of fiction: plot, characters, theme setting, point-of-view, literary devices
C. Non- fiction
Nonfiction is a literary genre that tells about stories that actually happen in real life. The sub-genres of
literary nonfiction are biography, memoir, autobiography, journals, diaries, periodicals and references. These
works of literary nonfiction have character, setting, plot, conflict, figurative language, and theme just like literary
fiction, fiction and thriller or suspense.
D. Drama
A script may only come to existence once it is performed before an audience. Sub- genres are comedy
or tragedy. Its basic elements include the literary element (script), technical element (scenery set, make-up,
costume, lights, and sound) performance element (acting, character analysis, character motivation…)

Activity 1. Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on the space provided
before the number.
________1. These are written works such as poems, plays, and novels that are considered to be very good
and have lasting importance. It could be printed materials that provide information about
something.
a. genres b. literature c. non- fiction d. printed materials
________2. It is a story passed down from one generation to another through the word of mouth and it
became a part of the culture of the community.
a. epic b. myth c. legend d. folktale
________3. It is a story that explains the origin of things, animals, beliefs, practices and of natural phenomena.
a. epic b. fable c. myth d. legend
________4. It is a genre of literature that uses rhythmic and aesthetic of language to evoke meaning.
a. poetry b. drama c. fiction d. nonfiction
________5. It is performed before an audience in a theatre, radio, or television.
a. poetry b. drama c. fiction d. nonfiction