Written Close Analysis in

21st Century Literature from the Philippines

Analysis of the Story

A Writer’s Own
Love Story
By Francis Raphael Herrera

Presented by:
SARMIENTO, ERICA B.
Grade 11 – STEM 2 DAHLIA

Presented to:
Mrs. Abegail R. Gulla
Subject Teacher
 A WRITER’S OWN LOVE STORY
Francis Raphael Herrera
Author’s Background
 Name of the Author
 Francis Raphael Herrera
Background of the Work
He started seeking the venture of writing by writing sweet stuff at the back of his notes during
his high school days. He finished writing Unwanted Marriage and A Thousand Years which will be
published soon nationwide under Life Books Publishing Company. And currently 3rd year college.
He loves watching Japanese and Korean tearjerker movies. To name a few, Koizora and A
Millionaire’s First Love are on the top of his list. Other than reading stories on Wattpad, he loves
reading manga, too.

 Character Web

HANDSOME
good (like fictional
writer character)

having sense Rico Jaime wattpad

Joselle simple of humor
smart Rodriguez reader
Herrera looks

supportive
clingy boyfriend
  Characterization
 Name of character
1. Joselle Herrera - A writer. She never thought she could learn to love writing. And he never
thought he could write his own story. Her love life story just started online.
2. Rico Jaime Rodriquez – A reader on the website where Joselle writes. He did not expect that
as he read the online stories. He would recognize a woman who would break his heart.
3. Belle- A friend of Joselle who is also a famous author on wattpad, which caused the two
antagonist to be homeless

 Plot (10 major events supported with lines from the text)
1. Summary in sentence form
“Joselle Herrera was a famous writer on a web site called wattpad. She had a reader named Rico
Jaime Rodriguez who always supported her and started their love story”

2. Summary in sentence form

“Because of the wattpad they recognized each other and were inlove with each other”

3. Summary in sentence form

“When they found out that they loved each other. Rico planned to see Joselle and Joselle agreed.
On the day of their visit, Joselle was unable to go because she was suffering from dengue”

4. Summary in sentence form

“Rico was angry with Joselle for what Joselle did to him so he hurt Joselle”s heart too”

5. Summary in sentence form

“One day, Rico and belle met. Rico was pregnant with belle due to excessive intoxication,
Rico felt sorry for what he had done, and because belle threatens Rico he will be held responsible if
anything is done for them”

6. Summary in sentence form

“Joselle found out what happened to Rico and Belle so it hurt her a lot”

7. Summary in sentence form

“Everything that happened in Joselle's life was made up of stories, readers were impressed, and a
publishing company offered to publish her story. Everyone wondered and asked if his story was true
to life and his answer was always it is a fiction story.”
8. Summary in sentence form
“Rico read Joselle's story, Rico apologized for what he did and Joselle forgave him”
9. Summary in sentence form
“They let go of each other and continue what they have in their lives”
10. Summary in sentence form
“Because of the wattpad, Rico and Joselle met again. Rico, The man who inspired Joselle to write his
own story”
  Elements of the Story
a. Setting
School Year

Bulacan , Phillipines

b. Point of View
The point of view in the story is told by the first person. The first person detailed what she
really feel while she experiencing all of those things in her life. I had a great time reading the story because
every detail is well explained and super exciting. The flow of the story is anticipated because I thought that
Joselle and Rico will have a happily ever after.

c. Conflict
Joselle vs. Rico
Because Rico and Joselle didn’t met at their meet up Rico thought that he was just being
cheated by Joselle so Rico made a way for him to hurt Joselle. But rico did not know the reasons
why Joselle did not show up in their meet up because Joselle was in pain. And he did not regret
what he did.

 Figures of Speech

Simile
 “can't really believe that this is Rico, because the man in the picture is really like a fiction
character”
Metaphor
 “Joselle was too simple. She was a woman I thought was shy. I loved observing things so i
can say based on the picture that Joselle shows she is a very quiet person in person”

Personification
 “I suddenly felt butterflies in my stomach when I read his reply”

Hyperbole
 “Don’t act like you’re the one who is hurting the most, Rico”

Apostrophe
 “It’s crazy how you can go days or even weeks without talking to someone and they still cross
your mind every day”

Onomatopoeia
 “Shhh, don’t cry. That's fine, I'll accept it. sorry if i selfish” -Rico said.
  Styles of the Author
a. Symbols
WATTPAD – where Joselle and Rico know each other, mean each other, love, hurt and learn to
sacrifice their love for a one mistake. Because of the wattpad they got to know each other and it was
proven that not every story had a happy ending.

b. Flashbacking
 “It seems like where and how I discovered the wattpad. That’s because of my classmates
who have a talking point. Every day they talk about a woman and a man. How much they
envy the male protagonist and envy the female protagonist. And first, i thought it was a
new show on a television. I even asked them where to watch it but they suddenly laughed.
I just laughed and jumped. Really just women, too hopeless romantic. they thought their
life would be like a story they could read so I had no time for that crap.”

c. Foreshadowing
 “As a reader, we wish that what we read would be true, whether it be online or online.
Sometimes, we all demand for another update when we have finished reading the latest
one maybe, sometimes we crave for a sequel because we can't get enough of the
excitement from the last book that we've read. That’s how good a story is, right? You can't
get enough. But what if a writer wrote his own love story. Would you bother yourself and
discover with the guy she just met online? Would you demand for another update to read
how she suffered? To read her very own love story, her own pain, agony and heartbreaks?
She’s a writer and he’s a reader. The two has just met online and their lives changed
forever”

 Quotable Statements/ Memorable Lines

“Because of the wattpad, I saw him again. The man who inspired me to write my own story ”
“You’re my favourite chapter that happened in my life. Our story might not be a whole story but at
least, I’ve experienced meeting you”

 Themes

Sacrifice our love for someone-in the story, Rico sacrifice his love for Joselle because of what he
did a mistake, even when his live changed forever.

Life must goes on- There must be no second thoughts since life must go on and we need to
confront each new day with hope. We ought to be grateful of everything that transpires - fortunate
or unfortunate in light of the fact that through this, we become full grown to deal with circumstances
and learn exercises throughout everyday life and love.
 Cultural Implication
The involvement of a teenager’s life in this story portrayed what is as of now occurring in actuality.
In spite of the fact that through the story it attempts to give a constructive view to each person
where we ought to see the thought by dismissing it in having an association with other individuals.

 Implication of the Title

A WRITER’S OWN LOVE STORY isn't only a story that would engage us however, it is a story that
you can identify with and gain exercises from. It additionally interfaces our advanced age as it is
stand-out story of affection and misfortune. This story showed us a thing or two to adore somebody
not on the grounds that there's somebody helps us to remember you used to cherish however
cherish them entire heartedly.
Mitosis vs Meiosis
Notes in GENERAL BIOLOGY 1
Sources:Kto12 (PERCDC)
-----CHAPTER 1: CELL-----
At the end of each the topic the learners will be able to understand the:
1. Principles of the cell theory
2. Structures and functions of cell
3. Difference between prokaryotic & eukaryotic
4. Different cell types
5. Cell modification
6. Phases of the cell cycle
7. Importance of Mitosis and Meiosis
8. Transport mechanisms in cells
9. Difference between exocytosis& endocytosis
CELL - structural & functional units of living body.
- it is the smallest structure that is able to carry out the basic functions of life.
HOW WERE CELLS DISCOVERED?
• ROBERT HOOKE first discovered cell while viewing cork specimen. He noticed little rooms that
resembled cells, & thus the term "CELL" was born. Hooke was not able to observe living cells but
they were remnants of a cell specifically the cell wall.
• ANTON VAN LEEUWENHOEK invention of a much better microscope led to the study of living
cells.
The following years, other scientists also studied living cells. Their collective work led to the
formulation of the CELL THEORY.
WHAT DOES THE CELL THEORY STATE?
a. All organisms are composed of one or more cells.
b. Cell is the structural unit of all living organisms.
• MATTIAS SCHLEIDEN proposed that all plants are composed of cells. The following year,
THEODORE SCHWAN made a similar statement regarding animals.
a. Cells come from pre-existing cells.
• RUDOLPH VIRCHOW showed that cells self reproduce which contributed to the third principle of
the cell theory.
WHAT'S INSIDE A CELL?
Cell is made up of organelles, structures with a membrane that perform a variety of functions such
as protein production, storage of materials, harvesting energy & digestion of substance, & among
others. Organelles roles are interdependent.
WHAT ARE THE FUNCTIONS OF THE ORGANELLES?
a. ENDOMEMBRANE SYSTEM
• Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
- filled with ribosomes, production of glycoprotein.
• Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
- lacks ribosomes, responsible for lipid and hormone production.
• Golgi Apparatus
- packaging center of the cell.
• Vacuole
- serve as storage of the cell.
• Lysosome
- contains digestive enzymes, organelle - recycling facility of an animal cell.
b. ENERGY RELATED ORGANELLES
• Chloroplast
- disk shaped that specialize in photosynthesis.
• Mitochondrion
- place of cell respiration & where most ATP is generated.
c. CYTOSKELETON
-system of interconnected protein filament.
• Actin Filaments
- provide structural support to plasma membrane & facilitate mov't of the cell.
• Intermediate Filaments
- provide structure to cell.
• Microtubules
- important during cell division.
WHAT ARE THE TWO MAIN GROUP OF CELLS?
Cells, based on the basis of nucleus are classified into two large groups:
1. PROKARYOTIC CELL (pro =early/primitive)
2. EUKARYOTIC CELL (eu=true karyon/nucleus)
▪PLANT CELL ORGANELLES
• Nucleus
• Nucleolus
• Mitochondria
• Plasma membrane
• Cytoplasm
• Vacuole
• Cell wall
• Chloroplast
• Starch granules
▪ANIMAL CELL ORGANELLES
• Nucleus
• Nucleolus
• Mitochondria
• Cytoplasm
• Vacuole
• Endoplasmic Reticulum
• Centriole
• Pinocyte
WHAT MAKES UP A TISSUE?
Tissue is a group of same or similar cells that perform a specific function in the body.
Two Major Types of Tissue
1. PLANT TISSUE
• Meristematic Tissue
• Primary Plant Tissue
2. ANIMAL TISSUE
• Epithelial Tissue - for protection & coverings.
• Connective Tissue - it connects.
• Nerve Tissue - for signal & supports.
• Muscle Tissue - for movements.
WHAT IS CELL MODIFICATION?
It is a features or structure of the cell that makes it different from another type of the cell that makes
it different from another type of cell & at the same time enables it to carry out unusual functions.
WHY DOES CELL MODIFICATION OCCUR?
Plant & animal cells are specialized to be able to carry out their tasks efficiently. They have particular
adaptation to their structure to suits its function.
WHAT IS CELL CYCLE?
Cell cycle is an orderly sequence of stages that takes place from the time an eukaryotic cell divides
to the time the resulting daughter also divides. Its two main parts are: INTERPHASE & M PHASE.
INTERPHASE is the longest stage of cell cycle. It has three stages:
a. G1, the first interval when the cell grows before DNA replication.
b. S, the time of DNA replication.
c. G2, the second interval when the cell prepares to divide.
M PHASE or Mitotic Phase, replicated DNA & cytoplasm divide to make two new diploid cells, both
the same chromosome number.
It involves CYTOKINESIS which is the splitting of the cytoplasm in two making two new cells.
CELL CYCLE CHECKPOINT
It is a stage where the cell examines internal & external cues & decides whether to go through with
cell division or not.
THREE MAJOR CHECKPOINTS:
G1 Checkpoint
G2 Checkpoint
Spindle Checkpoint
WHAT IS MITOSIS AND MEIOSIS?
MITOSIS is a process of cell division in which a cell divides produces identical copies of itself. This
process is important for growth and repair of the body. (PMAT)
Importance of Mitosis
a. It ensures equal distribution of nucleus material down to each daughter cell.
b. Constancy of species is maintained by keeping a constant chromosome number of each daughter
cell that is genetically identical to the parent cell.
c. It restores wear & tear of the body tissues heals wounds & replaces damaged or lost organs
through regeneration .
d. It is a means of asexual reproduction for some organisms.
e. Facilitates growth from a single fertilized egg to an individual with billions or trillions of cells.
FOUR MITOTIC STAGES
A. PROPHASE -chromosomes condense & organize nuclear membrane & nucleoli disapper, spindle
apparatus assembled & attached to centromeres of duplicated chromosomes.
B. METAPHASE -spindles line up duplicated chromosomes along equator of cell, one spindle to
each half or chromatid of duplicated chromosome.
C. ANAPHASE -centromere of each duplicated chromosome is separated and paired chromatids are
pulled apart.
D. TELOPHASE -chromosomes uncoil; nucleoli reappear; cytokinesis occurs and two genetically
identical daughter cell are produced.
MEIOSIS is a kind of cell division exclusive to gametes or reproductive cell. This process reduces
the number of chromosomes from a diploid (2n) number to a haploid [n] number.
It occurs in two stages as a diploid nucleus cannot be split into a haploid nucleus in a single division.
(Meiosis1 & Meiosis2)
Importance of Meiosis
a. It reduces the number of gametes in half which allows them to unite during fertilization without
increasing the normal no. of chromosome in the offspring.
b. It produces new chromosome combination in the gamete through the process of crossing over.
c. It promotes genetic diversity, which is essential for the survival of the population.
Stages of Meiosis
Meiosis 1
A. Prophase 1 -spindle microtubules become attached to them as the nuclear membrane breaks up.
B. Metaphase 1 -homologous chromosome pairs line up in the middle of the cell. The two
chromosomes of each pair become joined the microtubules at the opposite side of the cell.
C. Anaphase 1 - all of the homologous chromosome separate and move towards the spindle pole.
D. Telophase 1 -homologous chromosome pairs reach the spindle poles, nuclear membrane form
around them & cytokinesis follows to produce two cells
Meiosis 2
You may think of meiosis 2 as a process similar to mitosis except the chromosomes does not
replicate before division.
A. Prophase 2 -the centrioles will duplicate & separate into two centrosomes. The nuclear
membrane breaksdown & the spindle apparatus forms.
B. Metaphase 2 -chromosomes which are still duplicated, are aligned in the middle of the cell
(metaphase plate).
C. Anaphase 2 -sister chromatids of each chromosome separate & move towards the opposite
poles.
D. Telophase 2 -nuclear membrane forms around each set of chromosomes & cytokinesis occur,
producing 4 haploid daughter cells.
WHAT IS CROSSING OVER & WHEN DOES IT HAPPEN?
Crossing over is the process that involves an exchange of genetic material between non sister
chromatids during meiosis. It occurs during the leptotene stahes of prophase 1.
HOW DOES CROSSING OVER HAPPEN?
Crossing over happens in prophase 1 when chromosomes condense. Each is drawn closer to its
homologous partner, so that non- sister chromatids align along their length. The tight parallel
orientation facilitates crossing over.
WHY DO CHROMOSOME CROSS OVER?
Crossing over greatly contributes to variations among individuals. Maternal & paternal genes get
shuffles to introduce new allele combinations which results in the combination of trairs among
offspring.
Without crossing over an organism's offspring would just be cloned of themselves.
WHAT ARE THE TRANSPORT MECHANISMS IN CELL?
A. Passive Transport
1. Diffusion - movement from an area of high to low concentration.
2. Facilitated Diffusion - a permease, or membrane enzyme, carries substance.
3. Osmosis -diffusion across a semi-permeable membrane.
4. Bulk flow -mass movements of fluids affected by pressure & solutes.
B. Active Transport
1. Membrane Pumps -permeable used to move substance usually in the opposite direction of
diffusion.
2. Endocytosis -materials are brought into cell via:
• Phagocytosis: SOLIDS (cell eating)
• Pinocytosis: LIQUIDS (cell drinking)
3. Exocytosis -expel materials from cell.
-----CHAPTER 2: BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES-----
Objectives:
At the end of each topic the learners will be able to understand the:
1. Role, structure & functions of Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids and Nucleic Acid.
2. Components of an enzyme
3.Factors that may affect the enzyme activity.
4. Oxidation / Reduction Reactions
WHAT IS BIOMOLECULE?
BIOMOLECULES are molecules that occur naturally in living organisms like carbohydrates, proteins,
lipids and nucleic acid.
A. CARBOHYDRATES
Structures:
• Composed of Carbon, Hydrogen & Oxygen.
• Simple six carbon sugar (glucose) is called a monosaccharide.
• Two molecules or units join together to form disaccharide (sucrose).
• More than ten units of monosaccharides join in a chain to form a polysaccharide like starch and
cellulose.
Functions:
• Most abundant organic substance present in nature which occurs in the form of cellulose in plant
cell wall.
• In both plants and animals it is used as a source of energy (sugar).
• An important storage form in plants is starch and in animals it is glycogen.
• Present in Nucleic acid as five carbon sugar
(Ribose in RNA & Deoxyribose in DNA).
B. PROTEINS
Structures:
• Composed of Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen & Nitrogen.
• Amino acid join together by peptide bonds to form protein molecules.
• Twenty different amino acid make numerous simple & complex proteins.
• Based on the complexity of structure the proteins can have primary, secondary, tertiary &
quaternary structures.
• When proteins exist with other molecules they are known ad conjugated proteins like glycoprotein,
lipoprotein & chromoprotein.
Functions:
• Structurally proteins from integral part of the membranes.
• Functionally in the form of enzymes they play a vital role in metabolic reactions.
• Synthesis of DNA is regulated by proteins (enzymes).
C. NUCLEIC ACID
Structure:
• They are of two types: DNA & RNA
• They are long chain polymers composed of units called NUCLEOTIDES as PURINES (Adenine &
Guanine) and PYRIMIDINES (Thymine, Cytosine & Uracil)
• Each nucleotide has pentose sugar, nitrogen base & phosphate group.
• DNA had one Oxygen less in its sugar molecule.
Functions:
• DNA is the main genetic material for almost all organisms except certain viruses.
• RNA molecules are involved in information transfer & protein synthesis; & RNA acts as genetic
material in some viruses like TMV (Tobacco Mosaic Virus).
D. LIPIDS
Structure:
• Composed of C, H, O. An amount of Oxygen is very less.
• They are synthesized from fatty acids and glycerol. Simple lipids are called glycerides.
• Fats can be saturated or unsaturated.
• Fats are solid at room temperature, those remain liquid at room temperature are called oils.
Functions:
• Due to their low oxygen content, & higher number of C-H bonds they store higher amount of energy
& release more energy during their oxidation.
• A molecule of fat can yield twice as much energy as from carbohydrate.
• Phospholipids are important components of cell membranes.
WHAT IS ENZYMES?
Enzymes are chemical catalysts & speed up chemical reactions.
They play an important role in all cellular reactions such as respiration, photosynthesis & many
others.
They are globular proteins with a specific tertiary shape.
They are usually specific to only one reaction.
The part of the enzyme that acts as catalyst is called the ACTIVE SITE.
WHAT ARE THE COMPOSITION OF ENZYMES?
The composition of enzymes is based on two main components, namely:
1. PROTEINIC COMPONENT
Enzymes are protein in nature & the proteinic component of enzymes is called Apoenzyme.
2. NON PROTEINIC COMPONENT
Most of the enzymes need a non proteinic component for their activity, which is known as cofactor.
Without cofactor enzymes cannot show any enzymatic activity. In some enzymes the cofactor is
simply metal ion or organic molecules or ions.
WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF ENZYMES?
CLASSIFICATION OF ENZYMES
(Accdg. to the type of rexn catalyzed)
1. OXIDO REDUCTASES
-oxidation-reduction rexns
2. TRANSFERASES
-group trabsfer rexns
3. HYDROLASES
-hydrolysis rexns
4. LYASES
-removal or addition rexns
5. ISOMERASES
-isomerization rexns
6. LIGASES
-the joining to two molecules.
-condensation rexns.
WHAT ARE THE FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT THE ACTIVITY OF AN ENZYME?
FACTORS AFFECTING AN ENZYME ACTIVITY
1. pH
Every enzyme has its own optimum pH at which it shows maximum activity.
2. TEMPERATURE
Most of the enzymes show maximum activity between 37°C to 50°C.
3. SUBSTRATE CONCENTRATION
ENZYME CONCENTRATION &
PRESENCE OF CERTAIN ION
OXIDATION-REDUCTION REACTIONS
OXIDATION is the loses of an electron by a molecule, atom or ion.
REDUCTION is the gain of an electron by a molecule, atom or ion.
LEO GER
Oxidized element is called reducing agent.
Reduced element is called oxidising agent.
Mg + Cl2 ----> MgCl2
Mg ---->Mg(2+) + 2e
Oxidised (lost 2 e)
Cl2 + 2e ---->2Cl-
Reduced (gained e)
MgCl2
1 atom of Mg Oxidation no. of +2
2 atoms of Cl Oxidation no. Of -1
(+2 x1) + (-1 ×2) = 0
----CHAPTER 3: ENERGY TRANSFORMATION----
Objectives:
At the end of each topic the learners will be able to understand the:
1. ATP-ADP Cycle
2. Photosynthesis: Light & Dark Reactions
3. Respiration: Aerobic and Anaerobic
THE SUN
Organisms must use the Sun's energy directly or indirectly to become and remain in an organized
state.
WHAT IS METABOLISM?
It is a series of chemical reactions involved in storing (ANABOLISM) or releasing (CATABOLISM)
energy.
WHAT IS ATP?
ATP or adenosine triphosphate is a high energy molecule with three phosphate. Energy stored in
ATP is released by breaking phosphate-to-phosphate bonds and creating ADP (with two phosphate)
or AMP (with one phosphate).
ATP is recycled by adding back phosphate groups using energy from the sun.
ATP-ADP Cycle
l-----------------------------------------------------------------l
A-P-P-P (ATP)------------energy release l
^l-----------------A-P-P (ADP) + P ----l
WHAT IS PHOTOSYNTHESIS?
It is a process by which plant convey light energy into chemical energy.
6 CO2+ 6 H2O ---> C6H1206 +6O2
Sunlight (radiant energy) is captured by chlorophyll and carotenoid photo sigments (found in
cytoplasm in prokaryotes and chloroplasts in eukaryotes) in two main steps:
A. Light-dependent reactions (LIGHT REXNS):
The captured light energy is transferred to electrons that come from H2O (water). Oxygen(O2) is a
by-product.
B. Light-independent reactions (DARK REXNS):
Energized electrons are transferred to CO2 (reduction rexns) to form glucose (in the Cavin-Benson
Cycle)
WHAT IS CELL RESPIRATION?
It is a process by which the chemical energy of food is converted to ATP.
C6H12O6 + 6 O2 ----> 6 CO2 + 6 H2O
Highly energized electrons stored temporarily in glucose are removed (oxidation rexns) in a step-
wise fashion to maximise energy capture at each step:
A. GLYCOLYSIS : Anaerobic ,without oxygen, process in cytoplasm in which glucose ,a 6 carbon
cpd., is oxidized to 2 pyruvates which are both 3 carbon chains.
B.KREBS CYCLE: Aerobic ,with oxygen, process that oxidizes pyruvates to carbondioxide.
C. CHEMIOSMOTIC PHOSPHORYLATION : The energized electrons released during the previous
steps are used to concentrate hydrogen ions in one area (of the cell membrane in prokaryotes; of
the mitochondrion in eukaryotes) to create a chemical gradient between positively & negatively
charged ions. The potential energy resulting from this osmotic gradient is used to resynthesis ATP
from ADP & AMP. After electrons have been used, they must be transferred to oxygen (O2).
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12. Implication of the Title