PPT-ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE

PLOT WWWDRWRITECOM CONFLICT CHARACTERS SETTING POINT OF VIEW LANGUAGE Short Stories Novels Plays Screenplays Poetry These six elements form the basis of all forms of literature but their importance varies with the type of literature. Definition. Gothic.  (. goth. -IK): a literary style . usually . portrayed fantastic tales dealing with horror, despair, the grotesque and other “dark” subjects. Gothic literature was named for the apparent influence of the dark gothic architecture of the period on the genre. Also, many of these Gothic tales took places in such “gothic” surroundings. . So, in general, the extrinsic element of literature was about the things that can’t really be found inside the story itself. It wasn’t the material but the facts and information that supports and surrounds the story. It could tell about the author; inspiration, life experiences, etc., it could also tell about the world situation; past, present or may be the future, and many other supporting facts. . . . At . present, not all written works can be considered literature. . To . understand a good literary work, we should know first the important elements of literature. . It . is undeniable that the medium of literature is language, and language is composed of words that are combined into sentences to express ideas, emotions or desires. By Myriam Miller . History of the term “Gothic”. The term Gothic can refer to many things:. Style of Art such as novels, paintings, architecture and even music and its fans. . The term “gothic” was used because of the art’s resemblance to the Goths and their way of life and their language.. You will . have . 20. . minutes to write a short essay response to this prompt. You may use your copy of . Coraline. and any notes that you took during the movie. . I would suggest that you draw up a quick outline first and then write your response.. Incorporating book talks in the classroom help to develop an understanding of literary elements and promote reading and writing skills…even in high school!. Why use book talks?. Reading as a leisure activity is the best predictor of comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency.. October 27, 2012. Edgar Allan Poe and Gothic Literature. . Important Concepts of EAP Unit . Elements of Gothic Literature. Background on Edgar Allen Poe. Comprehension of “The Masque of the Red Death” and “The Raven”. INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE IN ENGLISH. CONTENTS. INTRODUCTION. DEFINITION OF LITERATURE . IMPORTANCE OF LITERATURE IN ENGLISH. KINDS OF LITERATURE . ELEMENTS OF THE STORY (FICTION). ELEMENTS OF THE PLAY (DRAMA). Light Romanticism, Dark Romanticism, Transcendentalism . Romanticism as a Journey. Away from . Corruption of civilization. Limits of rational thought. Romanticism as a Journey. Toward. Integrity of nature. Historical Introduction to the Early Middle Ages. Unlike the works of ancient Greece or Rome, which date back to thousands of years B.C., what we generally know and study about British literature begins in the Middle Ages (449 AD. How to read a poem. Read the poem aloud at least once. . Read from the “inside out.” . Be aware of punctuation, especially periods and commas. . If a line of poetry doesn’t end with punctuation, don’t stop.. Historical Introduction to the Early Middle Ages. Unlike the works of ancient Greece or Rome, which date back to thousands of years B.C., what we generally know and study about British literature begins in the Middle Ages (449 AD. What is Gothic Literature?. Ruin, decay, death, terror and chaos. Dark side of nature. Irrational human behavior. Characteristics. Intricate plot. Stock characters. The “Double”. Subterranean labyrinths. Why do we read?. Reading is one way to answer life’s Big Questions. Asking questions is our way of making sense of who we are, where we’re going, and how we fit in to the world around us.. Through reading, writing, and talking about literature we can explore the big questions in life and gain meaningful insights into our own lives and the world around us..