CONVENTIONS

OF

TRADITIONAL GENRE

2022 September 3 Group 8 HSS201A

 Three Primary Poetic Conventions

1. Meter 2. Rhythm   3. Rhyme

Basic rhythmic The flow or beat Refers to the

structure of a line of the poem.  end sound of
words.

Defining Features of Particular literary Genres Archetype also known as Universal symbol

• Short story            •  Character                     

• Sonnet •  Symbol
•  Novel                     •  Theme                           
•  Ballad • Setting

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Examples of Archetypes in Elements of Literary Genre
1.  Character
      
      a. Hero  
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• Willing to risk life for the good of all. ​
•Man/Woman with great Strength & Courage  

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b. Mother Figure

• They give wise advise 

• Selfless 

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C. The great teacher, mentor, wise old man/woman

• Represents knowledge, insight, and wisdom

• Teacher or Counselor

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 d. The innocent

• Fear of doing things wrong and be

punished

• Enjoy the simple things

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 e. Underdog
• Demonstrates Courage or bravery
• Isn't expected to win

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f. Giant, Monster, Ogre

• With uncontrolled rage, strength or

violence.

• They fall in love and protect a beautiful

woman.

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 a. Garden b. Forest
2. Setting
• Paradise
The time and • Unspoiled beauty  Archetype consisting of Beast
place in which a • Fertility Monsters
story is told

c. Caves and Tunnels d. Mountains and peaks

• Passage Home of the Gods

• Death of the old life

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e. Rivers f.  Sea 

• Death and Rebirth • The Mother of all

(baptism) life
• Flowing of time into
eternity

3. Theme

The Fundamental concept or underlying

meaning that a writer explores

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The Lion King The Princess Bride The Matrix

a. Good triumphs over the evil 10

The Pursuit of Happyness Cinderella

b. Enduring the hardships to success 11

A Walk To Remember Twilight (2008)

C. love conquers all 12

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