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CNF - Week 1
CNF - Week 1
• METER is the rhythmic pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry.
• TONE is the emotional attitude of the poet or speaker towards the subject
matter of the poem.
• THEME is the central idea or message of the poem. It's what the poem is trying to
convey or explore on a deeper level.
DRAMA
It is a type of literature that is meant to be performed
in front of an audience. Subgenres of drama include comedy, tragedy,
and tragicomedy.
ELEMENTS OF DRAMA
• PLOT is the sequence of events that make up the story.
• CHARACTERS are the individuals who participate in the story and drive the
action forward.
• SETTING is the time and place in which the events of the drama occur.
• SCENERY encompasses all the physical decorative elements of the stage design.
It includes curtains, platforms, stairs, walls, furniture, and all of the other items
a show might require for its visual environment.
FICTION
It is the literary genre consists of writing that is not real.
Often, fiction writers rely on the complexity of figurative language
in order to create completely untrue events, characters,
and settings which stimulate readers’ imaginations.
ELEMENTS OF FICTION
• CHARACTERS are the individuals or beings who populate the story.
They can be human, animal, supernatural, or even symbolic.
• SETTING encompasses the time, place, and environment in which the story
unfolds.
• CONFLICT is a central element that creates tension and drives the story.
• POINT OF VIEW refers to the perspective from which the story is told.
NON-FICTION
It is a genre in which writing ranges from academic papers to creative works.
Nonfiction can be used to inform and it can also be used to tell a narrative story,
like in an autobiography or memoir.
ELEMENTS OF NONFICTION
• Factual Accuracy: Nonfiction works are grounded in truth and rely on accurate
information, data, and real events.
• Clarity and Objectivity: Nonfiction aims to be clear and objective, presenting information
in a straightforward manner without embellishment or personal biases.
ELEMENTS OF NONFICTION
• Tone and Style: The tone and style of nonfiction writing can vary widely, from
formal and academic to conversational and journalistic.
INSTRUCTION: Compare and contrast the genres by filling
in the diagram with their unique features and overlapping
elements.
FICTION
NF-F F-D
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NONFICTION R DRAMA
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NF-P P-D
POETRY
INSTRUCTION: Read and analyze the given selection and
highlight the genre-specific elements presented.
References
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjWp2cB0Y4c&t=250s