Fill in the blank: All grownups were once children, but only a few __________ it.

The origin of the word literature.

This is a piece of writing that has lasting artistic merit and may be fictional or nonfictional.

Which purpose of literature is described here? Literature fosters empathy and emotional intelligence by allowing readers to see the world through different perspectives. It explores human experiences, emotions, and moral dilemmas, promoting compassion, tolerance, and a deeper understanding of others.

Which purpose of literature is described here? Literature serves as a source of enjoyment and relaxation. It transports readers to different worlds, allowing them to experience adventure, romance, mystery, and humor.

Which purpose of literature is described here? Reading literature helps improve vocabulary, grammar, and overall communication skills.

Which purpose of literature is described here? Literature captures and preserves the traditions, beliefs, values, and histories of different societies. It helps maintain cultural heritage by passing down stories, customs, and wisdom from one generation to the next, fostering a sense of identity and belonging.

Which purpose of literature is described here? Engaging with literature enhances critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. It challenges readers to analyze characters, plotlines, and themes, strengthening cognitive abilities such as memory, reasoning, and interpretation.

The author of the story In Search of God

Who was the third character that Juan met on his journey?

Naturally, Juan was a lonely child. 

Juan demonstrated faith by believing that God will remove his ugliness.  

What does the monstrous tree on the back of the crocodile symbolize?

What do you mean by "thumping"?

It is a form of written or spoken language that follows a natural flow of speech and grammatical structure.

It refers to the element of prose which is the turning point of the story, where the conflict reaches its peak.

This is another term for resolution which refers to the ending of the story. 

Scrooge transforms from a greedy miser into a kind, generous man after being visited by three ghosts. What type of character is he?

Sherlock remains an intelligent, critical, wise and observant detective from start to finish. What type of character is Sherlock based on this personality?

In this point of view, the narrator is outside the story and refers to characters using "he," "she," "they," or names.

It is a narrative technique that captures a character’s continuous flow of thoughts, emotions, and perceptions, often in an unstructured or free-flowing manner. It mimics the natural, sometimes chaotic way human thoughts occur.

In the story War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, the narrator provides insight into multiple characters’ thoughts and perspectives. What point of view is employed here?

In this point of view, the narrator is a character within the story, using pronouns like "I," "me," and "we." This perspective provides a personal and intimate look at the character’s thoughts and experiences.

In this point of view, readers do not get insight into other characters’ thoughts since it is limited to one character’s perspective.

It is a narrative technique where the story is told from the perspective of a child or naive character who does not fully understand events.

What does E stand for in the STEAL approach to characterization?

What does T stand for in the STEAL approach to characterization?

This is a type of character that is oversimplified and lacks originality or individuality.

Lord Voldemort (Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling)

He represents pure evil and constantly threatens Harry’s life and the wizarding world.

What type of character is he?

This is a literary technique where the author creates a feeling of anticipation or tension that keeps readers engaged, eager to know what happens next

This literary technique is used by writers to create a scene set in the past that interrupts the present timeline to provide background information about characters, events, or conflicts.

It is a writing technique employed to provide a hint or clue about what will happen later in the story, creating anticipation.

Fill in the blank: Drama is meant to be ___________________.

Poetry is meant to be recited. 

This element is considered to be the most important in drama because it advances the plot and develops characters

What do you call the author of a play?

This is when the author shows the readers things that reveal the personality of the character.

The word fiction comes from the Latin _________ , meaning “a fashioning, inventing or forming.

Based on our discussion, all are popular genres of fiction except:

The primary purpose of fiction is to entertain the reader. The genre offers real worlds that keep readers engaged through compelling characters and plotlines

All are characteristics of most fiction except:

In works of nonfiction, authors relay accurate, verifiable information.

Dialogue serves as a crucial element in both fiction and nonfiction, having the same set of purposes.

This characteristic of fiction refers to using specific theoretical "lenses". 

This characteristic of fiction refers to the ability to step outside one's own viewpoint to understand the thoughts, feelings, motivations and values of others.

This characteristic of fiction refers to recognizing how language and social interactions create shared meanings and organizational structures.

This characteristic of fiction refers to a cognitive strategy where readers link what they are reading to their own experiences.

This characteristic of fiction refers to the active inquiry process where readers ask questions about a text’s claims, identify "gaps" or problems in information.

This refers to representations which appeal to the five senses: sight, taste, touch, sound, and smell

Fill in the blank:

In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an __________ summer. 

This is essential to plot and this can be any form of struggle the main character faces. 

Which is NOT part of Setting as an element of fiction?

This refers to a group of unit of lines grouped together which are usually of the same length and follow the same pattern of meter and rhyme.

Fill in the blank:

In the ____________ hour

Of the tropic night

Did the careless moonbeam

What do you mean by the sixth verse: It must be able to hide, What it seeks, like a bride.

What do you mean by the first verse: First, a poem must be magical, Then musical as a sea-gull.