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IMUS UNIDA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

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21st Century Literature from

the Philippines and the World
Quarter 1 Module 1: Lesson 2
Dimensions of Literary Text
 21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World
Quarter 1 Module 1: Lesson 2

MELC 1: Writing a close analysis and critical interpretation of literary texts and doing an
adaptation of these require from the learner the ability to identify:
a.) the geographic, linguistic, and ethnic dimensions of Philippine literary history from pre-
colonial to the contemporary
b.) Representative texts and authors from each region (e.g. engage in oral history research
with focus on key personalities for the students’ region/province/town)
Specific Objectives:
1) Identify the geographic, linguistic, and ethnic dimensions of Philippine literary history
from pre-colonial to the contemporary
2) take to heart these aspects and develop a genuine love for Philippine literature

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Regional Director: Gilbert T. Sadsad
Assistant Regional Director: Jessie L. Amin
 I. Introduction

We have learned from the first lesson of the richness of Philippine Literature from the Pre-
colonial Period to Contemporary Period. Indeed, we can say that the Philippine literature has
come a long way. In this lesson, we will examine a literary text and analyze its geographic,
linguistic and ethnic dimensions.
To understand literature, it is necessary that you ask yourself certain questions, such as
“Why does the author use this particular type of imagery, “Why does the author choose such
words?”. To develop your critical analysis skills, you have to observe the author's style and
intent carefully. Aside from reading the literary text, we also want you to think about it, react and
give meaning to it.
This module provides various activities and discussion for you to:

1.) identify the geographic, ethnic and linguistic dimensions of literary text;
2.) analyze a literary text using the formalist approach; and
3.) appreciate the various dimensions by examining the geographic, ethnic and linguistic
dimension of literary text.

II. Pre-Test

Before we start our learning journey, please try to answer the first task below. This task
will give you an overview of what you will learn as you go along this module. Make sure to finish
the task. Give it your best!

Activity 1.
Read the questions carefully and write your answers in another sheet of paper.
1. What critical approach in analyzing literary text focuses on the elements of a work-its
language, structure, and tone?
a. Feminist Approach b. Formalist Approach
b. Reader’s Response Approach

2. When and where the literary text takes place is considered in appreciating the _________
dimension of the text.
a. linguistic b. ethnic c. geographic

3. _________ conveys what the literary piece is about.

a. Imagery b. Theme c. Symbol

4. A formalist believes that a literary work is shaped by ______ and __________.

a. history and politics b. author and his/her biography
c. words and image

5. Who is the one telling in a literary piece?

 a. narrator b. author c. character

Score: If you answered all the questions easily you did a great job.
If there were at least two questions that you had a hard time answering, you did well
but it means we need to learn more.

Let us begin and discover our new lesson.

III. Lesson Proper

Activity 2.
Let’s see how much you have remembered from the last lesson by identifying the
following works of literature and the period they belong. Write your answers in the blank.