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7 Literary Standards and Major Forms of Literature
7 Literary Standards and Major Forms of Literature
FORMS OF LITERATURE
1. Narrative/Prose Fiction
1. Artistry narrative literary work which content is
the work has a sense of beauty and is a product of one’s imagination.
aesthetically pleasing. This can be 2. Poetry
achieved through the use of language, verse and rythmic writing that evokes
imagery, and symbolism. emotional response and deeper
2. Intellectual Value interpretation of symbols and imagery
the work stimulates the reader's mind “literature in a metrical form”.
and makes them think about important 3. Drama
issues. It can help the reader to a fictional representation of a story
understand themselves and the world through dialogue and action.
around them. 4. Nonfiction Prose
Ex: exploring the dark side of human information that is based on fact in
nature. presented in a format of telling a story.
3. Suggestiveness
GENRE OF MOVIES
the work evokes a sense of mystery or
wonder. It leaves the reader with 1. Memoir
something to think about. 2. Biography
Ex: raise of questions about the 3. Auto-biography
American Dream and the pursuit of 4. Drama
happiness. 5. Comedy
4. Spiritual Value 6. Horror
the work uplifts the reader's spirit and 7. Realistic Fiction
gives them hope. It can help the reader 8. Romance
to connect with something larger than 9. Fantasy
themselves. 10. Adventure
5. Permanence 11. Crime
the work is timeless and will continue to 12. Psychological Thriller
be read and appreciated for 13. Historical
generations to come. 14. Science Fiction
Ex: exploring themes that are still 15. Tragedy
relevant today, such as love, loss, and 16. Gothic
revenge.
6. Universality
the work appeals to a wide range of
readers, regardless of their background
or culture.
Ex: dealing with themes of racism and
justice that are relevant to people all
over the world.
7. Style
the work has a unique and distinctive
style that sets it apart from other works.
Ex: the short stories of Ernest
Hemingway are considered to be works
of style because of their spare and
economical use of language.