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Reading in Phil Lit. Final
Reading in Phil Lit. Final
1. The 21st century epitomizes the reality of dynamism. Dynamism - the quality
of being characterized by vigorous activity and progress
2. The 21" century is in a state of fluidity, it is not static
3. Current landscape of competition is threatening and daunting
4. Business needs to create its own impact in any part of the world.
5. Hyper competition
HYPERCOMPETITION
STRATEGIC ANALYSIS
Strategic analysis consists of a systematic evaluation of variables currently existing in the external and
internal environments.
STRATEGIC DECISION-MAKING
Strategic decision-making is deliberately bringing together the right resources for the right markets at
the right time.
STRATEGY FORMULATION
Strategy formulation is designing strategies on the business and corporate levels.
STRATEGIC CONTROL Strategic control is the application of an appropriate monitoring
and feedback system.
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Strategic planning is defined as a continuous, repetitive, and competitive process of
setting the goals and objectives that an organization aims to attain, defining the means
to achieve them, and assessing the best way to realize them in the context of the
prevailing environment while measuring performance through set standards, and
periodically but continuously conducting reassessments.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission statement defines the current purpose of an organization; it answers what
the organization does, for whom it is done, and how it does what it does.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission statement defines the current purpose of an organization; it answers what
the organization does, for whom it is done, and how it does what it does.
WHAT IS LITERATURE?
Literature is derived from the Latin term litera" and "litteratura" which means
letter. It has been defined differently by various writers (Rahayon and Zulueta.
2000)
Philippine literature is a diverse and rich group of words that has evolved side by side
with the country's history. Literature has started with fables and legends made by
ancient Filipinos long before the arrival of the Spanish influence. The main themes of
Philippine literature focus on the country's pre colonial cultural traditions and the
socio-political histories of Its colonial and contemporary traditions.
WHAT IS LITERATURE?
Literature is a broad term used to refer to written works, such as books. magazines.
short stories. plays, and poems. Literature can provide insight into the human
experience and can be used as a way to explore ideas, express emotions, and tell
stories.
It has been a powerful tool for expressing and exploring our humanity. When
discussing literature. One can talk about the author's style, the themes explored in the
work, the characters and their motivations, and the historical context in which the
work was written.
DIVISION OF LITERATURE
• Literature helps to build connections. Literature can help to build connections
between people, creating a sense of shared understanding and appreciation.
PROSE
Prose is a form of literature that uses ordinary language and has a natural flow of
speech. It is distinguished from poetry. which uses a formal meter and rhyme.
Prose typically consists of sentences and paragraphs and is used for a variety of
genres, including novels, essays, short stories, and newspaper articles.
POETRY
Poetry is a genre of literature that uses imaginative and often rhythmic language to
express an idea, evoke emotion, or tell a story. It is often used to convey complex
emotions and ideas in an accessible and creative way. Poetry can take many different
forms. from traditional rhyme schemes to free verse.
FICTION
NOVEL
A novel is a work of long prose fiction, which is usually centered around characters'
events and settings. Novels usually have multiple chapters, with a larger plot and
focus on character development.
SHORT STORY
A short story is a work of fiction that is usually shorter in length than a novel. Short
stories often have less developed characters and settings than longer works, but can
still explore complex themes.
NOVELLA
A novella is a work of narrative fiction, longer than a short story but shorter than a
novel. Generally, novellas are between 20,000 and 40.000 words in length.
FABLE
A fable is a short story, typically with animals as characters, that teaches a moral
lesson. Fables often have an element of humor and are an enduring form of folk
literature.
PARABLE
A parable is a short story or brief tale that is used to illustrate a moral lesson or
religious principle, It typically features characters and events that are symbolic of
larger truths or ideas.
LEGEND
A legend is a traditional story that has been passed down through generations and is
typically based on historical events. Legends often include elements of mythology and
folklore.
NON-FICTION
HISTORY
History is the study of past events, particularly human activity and its impact on
people and societies. It is a term that relates to past events as well as Interpretation of
Information about these events.
NEWS
A news is a piece of information about a current event or situation. It may be reported
in a variety of media, including newspapers, television, radio, and the Internet.
BIOGRAPHY
A biography is a detailed description or account of a person's life. It includes facts and
information about the person's childhood, education, family. work, and death.
DIARY
A diary is a personal record of experiences, thoughts, and/or DIARY reflections kept
regularly and often privately. It can be a physical book or an electronic document.
ANECDOTE
An anecdote is a brief, often amusing story about a real incident or person. Anecdotes
are usually related as a way to support an argument or point in a speech or essay.
ESSAY
An essay is a short piece of writing that focuses on a particular topic or argument.
Essays are used to express ideas, explain a point, or discuss a topic in a structured and
organized way.
POETRY
NARRATIVE
Narrative poetry is a form of poetry that tells a story. It usually follows a plot with characters,
a setting, and a climax
LYRIC
Lyric poetry is a type of poetry that expresses personal emotions or thoughts. It often
includes rhyme and meter and can be sung as a song.
DRAMATIC
Dramatic poetry is a type of poetry that is meant to be performed in a play or
theatrical setting. It often includes elements of dialogue. monologue, and
characterization.
NARRATIVE
EPIC
An epic is a long narrative poem that celebrates the deeds of a legendary hero. It
features a hero who represents the values of a particular society. and who goes on an
epic journey or quest.
BALLAD
A ballad is a type of song that tells a story and often has a repeated chorus or refrain.
Ballads typically have a slow, rhythmic structure and use simple and emotional
language.
METRIC TALE
A metric tale is a story told in verse, usually composed of stanzas or lines of poetry
Metric tales are an ancient form of storytelling, often used in traditional folklore,
fables, and myths.
LYRIC
SONG
A song is a short poem or story set to music with a melody and vocals
ODES
Odes are elaborately structured poems praising or glorifying an event or individual,
describing nature intellectually as well as emotionally.
SONNET
A sonnet is a short lyric poem that consists of 14 lines, typically written in iambic
pentameter (a 10-syllable pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables) and following a
specific rhyme scheme (of which there are several-well go over this point more in just
a moment.
ELEGY
meditative lyric poem lamenting the death of a public personage or of a friend or
loved one, by extension, any reflective lyric on the broader theme of human mortality.
IDYLL
also spelled Idyl (from Greek eidyllion. "little picture"). a short poem of a pastoral or
rural character in which something of the element of landscape is depicted or
suggested.
DRAMATIC
TRAGEDY
Tragedies focus on the truth of human suffering. failed relationships, and the terrible
events surrounding them There is usually a central hero who is brought down by his
or her flaws, things that the viewers should relate to.
COMEDY
Comedy is a genre of dramatic performance having a light or humorous tone that
depicts amusing incidents and in which the characters ultimately triumph over
adversity.
MELODRAMA
A melodrama is a story or play in which there are a lot of exciting or sad events and in
which peoples emotions are very exaggerated.
PARCE
a comic dramatic piece that uses highly improbable situations. stereotyped characters,
extravagant exaggeration, and violent horseplay. The term also refers to the class or
form of drama made up of such compositions.
SOCIAL TALE
A social story is a written narrative with accompanying pictures, made to illustrate
certain situations, problems and challenges, and how children can deal with them.