Divine Word College of Legazpi

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, ARTS AND SCIENCES

Legazpi City

Literature 1 – Philippine Literature in English

Module 2

I. Classification of Literature
A. Prose vs Poetry
A work of literature can be classified according to the form in which the
message is presented or communicated and its content. It is either
classified as either Prose or Poetry. Research the definitions of both prose
and poetry, and contrast them from one another by completing the table
below:

Basis of
Prose Poetry
comparison
The language of poetry tends to be
The language of prose is typically more expressive or decorated, with
Language
straightforward without much comparisons, rhyme and rhythm
decoration. contributing to a different sound and
feel.
Prose is a straightforward form of Poetry is that form of literature in
Meaning literature, wherein the author which the poet uses a unique style
expresses his thoughts and and rhythm, to express intense
feelings in a lucid way. experience.
Purpose The purpose of prose is to provide
The purpose of poetry is to delight or
information or to convey a
amuse.
message.
 NON – FICTION  LYRICAL
 News article  Sonnet
 Report  Song
 History  Essay
Form  Biography  NARRATIVE
 Essay  Metrical Tale
 Autobiography  Ballad
 Epic

 FICTION  DRAMATIC
 Adventure  Tragedy
  Romace
 Novel  Comedy
 Short Story  Melodrama
 Historical Fiction

B. Division of Prose
Define Fiction and Non-Fiction and classify the words in the box in either
category.
Legend Biography History Short story Novel
Letter Novella Journal Fairy tale Myth
Parable Fable Anecdote Diary Essay

FICTION NON-FICTION

 Legend
 Letter
 Short Story
 Biography
 Myth
 History
 Fairy tale
 Journal
 Novel
 Anecdote
 Parable
 Diary
 Fable
 Essay
 Novella

C. Division of Poetry
 Research on the classification of poetry and complete the following
diagram.

POETRY

NARRATIVE

BALLAD

METRICAL TALE

EPIC

LYRIC POEMS

REFLECTIVE

ELEGY DRAMATIC
POETRY
ODE

DRAMATIC NARRATIVE

DRAMATIC MONOLOGUE

SOLILOQUY

D. Drama
 In literature, a drama is the portrayal of fictional or non-fictional events
through the performance of written dialog (either prose or poetry). Dramas can
be performed on stage, on film, or the radio. Dramas are typically called plays,
and their creators are known as “playwrights” or “dramatists” (Longley, 2019).
1. Literary elements of drama
Research on the six elements of drama according to Aristotle and list
them down on the box below.

 PLOT – the plot, then, is the first principle, and, as it were, the soul of a tragedy.
You are not just selling a product, a service, or an idea. Take your audience on a
journey and keep them engaged.

 CHARACTER – is that which reveals moral purpose, showing what kind of

things a man chooses or avoids. Who is the hero of your story? You? Your
audience? Your customers? Give your readers or viewers a protagonist to root for.

 THOUGHT – is the faculty of saying what is possible and pertinent in given

circumstances. What is the moral or theme of your content? By engaging with it
what is it telling your audience about itself? Create positive associations with your
brand.

 DICTION – the expression of the meaning in words; and its essence is the same
both in verse and prose. The smallest details are important, all the way down to
word choice, tone, voice, and clarity. This has become especially important as
more video is being used on every platform.

 MUSIC – song holds the chief place among embellishments. Your video content
will not be complete without music. Clear sound and music will give your videos
a professional feel.

 SPECTACLE – an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the
least artistic. Be memorable! Wow your audience with expertly created content
and judiciously applied bells and whistles.

2. Complete the following diagram by placing the stage of plot structure

on their proper location.
Reference:
Longley, Robert. “What Is Drama? Literary Definition And Examples”. ThoughtCo. 14
Feb 2019, https://www.thoughtco.com/drama-literary-definition-4171972