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    The document defines key terms related to 21st century literature. It discusses literary theories such as mimetic theory, which holds that literature imitates reality, and affective theory which aims to arouse emotions in readers. Genres such as haiku, an objective 5-7-5 form in Japanese poetry, are discussed. The historical periods of Philippine literature from prehistoric to contemporary eras are also outlined.

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    21ST CENTURY LITERATURE

    Study online at https://quizlet.com/_cogd49

    1. literature it is any piece of writing that is


    valued as work of art

    2. green girl it is a work of fantasy by cyan


    abad-jugo

    3. sinakulo it is a stage or street play about


    the passion and death of christ

    4. literary theory The body of ideas and meth-


    ods used in reading, analyz-
    ing, and interpreting literature
    from a variety of perspectives.

    5. mimetic theory also known as imitation theo-


    ry. literature is a form of imita-
    tion/copy of reality

    6. life it is in relation that defines lit-


    erature

    7. affective theory the main job is to arouse the


    emotion in the reader. any re-
    lease of emotion is positive, if
    an emotion is felt, then we will
    act.

    8. expressive theory Holds that an artist is not an


    imitator but one who express-
    es his or her feelings.

    9. objective theory This pertains to the standards


    in writing. Essentially writing
    according to the norms and
    standards of writing. the theory
    is focused on the text itself.

    10. haiku an example of the objective


    theory, it is a 5-7-5 form of syl-
    lables
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    11. prehistoric period the periods of philippine litera-


    spanish period ture
    american period
    japanese period
    post-war period
    martial law period
    contemporary period

    12. local color it refers to the literature from


    the regions

    13. manuel arguilla father of local color

    14. poetic license it is writing without regard for


    conventions

    15. poetic justice the character deserves what


    they deserve

    16. magical realism the world is full of fantasy and


    realities. every fantasy has an
    underlying reality

    17. oral tradition it refers to unspoken stories.

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