Overview
This lecture covered various 21st-century literary genres, their defining features, and differences from earlier genres, with examples from Philippine literature and interactive activities.
Recap of Previous Lessons
- Continued discussion on representative Philippine texts and authors from various regions.
- Students participated in identifying authors and their regional representation.
- Emphasis on understanding famous Filipino writers and their contributions.
Literary Genres: Key Concepts
- Genre is a specific category/type of literature, art, film, or music.
- Four basic literary genres: fiction (imagination-based), non-fiction (fact-based), poetry (figurative language), and drama (for performance).
- 21st-century literary genres emerged in the last decade and are often written by contemporary authors.
- Contemporary works often involve technology, modern issues, and new settings.
21st Century Literary Genres
- Illustrated Novel: Combines story text with images; visuals are essential to the narrative.
- Graphic Novel/Graphic Fiction: Similar to comics but typically features a longer, complete narrative; includes works like "Mythology Class."
- Comic Book: Serialized narrative, often released periodically; episodes contain fragments of a larger story.
- Manga: Japanese comics/graphic novels, distinct cultural style, sometimes adapted into anime.
- Visual storytelling is central to these genres, with graphics sometimes conveying more than text.
Juxtaposition in Literature
- Juxtaposition: Placing two elements side-by-side to highlight contrasts.
- Can compare genres, themes, or cultural elements from past and present literature.
- Often used as a poetic or rhetorical element.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between 21st-century genres and their predecessors.
- Describe and appreciate the unique features of each literary genre.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Genre — A particular category or style of art or literature.
- Fiction — Literature based on imagination, not facts.
- Non-fiction — Literature based on factual information.
- Poetry — Literary work focusing on expression through figurative language and rhythm.
- Drama — Literature designed for performance.
- Illustrated Novel — Story combining text and images as integral parts.
- Graphic Novel — Book-length fictional work using sequential art.
- Comic Book — Periodical publication presenting a serialized story with images.
- Manga — Japanese graphic novel or comic.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Post an example of a 21st-century Philippine literary genre on the live Facebook page.
- Prepare to analyze excerpts using different literary approaches in upcoming sessions.
- Review key features of discussed genres for next week’s lesson.