ENGLISH LITERATURE

*TYPES OF CONTEXT CLUES (DESA)

1. Definition meaning is given
2. Explanation unknown word is clarified
3. Synonym same meaning
4. Antonym opposite meaning
*DISTINGUISHING OBJECTIVE & SUBJECTIVE MEANINGS (DC)
1. Denotation direct meaning
2. Connotation arouses particular emotional
attitudes, beyond standard definition
*ALLUSION meaning is hidden in people, places,
events
4 KINDS OF ALLUSION (LMHB)
1. Literary Allusion storybook character
2. Mythical Allusion myth character
3. Historical Allusion person..or world history
4. Biblical Allusion Holy Bible
*FIGURATIVE LANGUAGES (SMPSH)
1. Simile stated comparison
2. Metaphor implied comparison
3. Personification human qualities to non-human
4. Symbolism represents objects
5. Hyperbole exaggerates
*2 WAYS OF CREATING IMAGERY(DO)
1. Description uses adjectives and adverbs
2. Onomatopoeia uses words to imitate sounds
*LITERARY ALLUSIONS special tools to achieve a
purpose
TO MANIPULATE EVENTS
1. Foreshadowing gives hints/clues
2. Flashback interruption to story progress
3. Suspense excitement feels about the outcome
4. Irony opposite expected outcome
*5 ELEMENTS OF FICTION (PCSCT)
1. Plot subject matter, series of events(IPCCD)
a. Introduction beginning
b. Problem conflict entry/rising action
c. Crisis struggle favorable to 1 side
d. Climax winner determined/falling action
e. Denouement completes/summarizes the story
2. Character people involved
According to Involvement
a.1. Major Characters directly involved
a.2. Minor Characters not directly
involved
According to Response
a.1. Static Characters do not change
a.2. Dynamic Characters changes
3. Setting when and where (story takes place)
4. Conflict heart of fiction ( MvM, MvH, MvN,
MvT, MvA, MvSW, MvF, FvF)
5. Theme main idea
*EFRANDELLOS TORMENT: by Marie Melanie J. Misajon

Efrandello handsome, enigma(mysterious),

tall, dark and robust man

Duke Ramon Quiroge carted away Efrandellos

wife and children

Stranger told forgiveness..releases one

from the shackles of torment to Efrandello,
turned into dove
#PHILIPPINES Bayan Ko/My Motherland (Composed 1928)

By: Jose Corazon de Jesus/Huseng Batute

Constancio de Guzman Kundiman composer

English Translator: Marie Melanie J. Misajon

VOCAB ENRICHMENT
1. Aspiration n. ambition
2. Exquisite adj. of rare excellence
3. Mire n. mud
4. Nestled v. closely located
5. Shackles m. chains
#INDONESIA Tales of Roro Anteng by Alfirst
Limantara

Roro Anteng beautiful princess, wanted the

giant to make 1000 temples in 1 night

Giant suitor of RA, was able to make 900

temples, but interrupted by RAs servantss
noise

Roro Anteng Temples called to 900 temples

#INDONESIA The Sacrifice at Mt. Bromo

Roro Anteng and Joko Seger Majapahit

Empire (15th Century)
Started a separate principality called
Tengger
Failed to conceive children
Climbed Mt. Bromo and prayed to Gods
Had 25 children (KESUMA-Youngest Child)
Threatened with fire and brimstone by
gods for RA to sacrifice KESUMA

Srivijaya Empire another empire in

Sumatra, Indonesia

Majapahit Empire Indian Kingdom based in

Eastern Java from 1293-1500

Hayam Wuruk ruler of Majapahit Empire

Upacara Kasodo annual ceremony at full

moon (Dec./Jan.)

Tenggerese descendants
VOCAB ENRICHMENT
1. Crater n. big hole in the ground
2. Crowed v. to boast
3. Commotion n. a disturbance
4. Principality n. a state ruled by a prince
5. Temple n. a structure used for religious
ceremonies