21st Century Literature

from the Philippines and

the World
Learning Objectives

1. Compare and contrast the various 21st century literary

genres and their elements, structures, and traditions from
across the globe;
2. Produce a creative representation of a literary text by
applying multimedia and ICT skills
WHY WE MUST LEARN THE
DIFFERENT FIGURES OF SPEECH?
WHAT IS THE RELEVANCE OF LEARNING THE FIGURES
OF SPEECH TO YOU AS A TVL STUDENT?
HOW ASIAN LITERATURE PLAYS A SIGNIFICANT
ROLE IN PHILIPPINES LITERATURE?
FIGURES OF SPEECH
1. Simile
- An expression comparing one thinh with another,
always including the words “as” or “like”
Example: Joe is as dirty as a pig

2. Metaphor
- a figure of speeh that makes an implicit, implied, or
hidden comparison between two things that are unrelated
but shared common characteristics
Example: Joe is a pig.
3. Analogy
- it is something that shows how two things are
alike, but ith the ultimate goal of making a point
about this comparison.
Example: Joe’s sense of personal hygiene is
on the same level as a pig that rolls around a dirt
and mud all day
4. Allegory
- a figure of speech in which abstract ideas and
principles are described in terms of characters, figures,
and events.
Example: The mud of Joe’s life.

5. Allusion
- a figure of speech whereby the author refers to a
subject matter such as place, event, or literary work by
way of a passing reference.
Example: We have an Einstein in our classroom!
JAPANESE LITERATURE
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

Divided into four periods:

1. The ancient- myths and legends
2. Classical- golden era(Heian Period)
3. Medieval - War ( the rise of the warrior class)
4. Modern- divided into
1. Early modern- Edo Period
2. Modern- Meiji Period
- Drama, Kabuki, Haiku, Yomihon
Activity 2: The boy named Crow

Instruction: Read and summarize the story( The boy named

Crow). In a separate sheet of paper, identify at least ten(10)
figures of speech in the story