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38 Cards in this Set
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Literature
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the enduring expression of human experiences in words well chosen and arranged.
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Poetry
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began from ancient songs, prayers and rituals.
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Lyric Poetry
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comes from "lyre" and has a link with music. Usual theme: love.
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Elegy
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death is the main theme
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Epigram
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short witty poem used for remembrance
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Epithalamium
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used for marriages
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Haiku
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Japan
3 lines, 575 syllables |
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Limerick
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humorous, nonsensical
5 lines aabba format |
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Ode
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idealizes, praises and gives tribute
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Pastoral
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Shepherding, animal breeding with a countryside setting
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Sonnet
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14 lines, love
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Concrete Poem
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Arranges word to object
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Narrative poetry
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tells a story
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Ballad
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song that tells a story
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Epic
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captures noble ideas of a nation/culture/religion
Heroism |
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Medieval Romances
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adventures of kings and knights
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Dramatic Poetry
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Plays in which one or more characters speak
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Comedy
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social criticism through ridicule
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Tragedy
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portrays pain, hopelessness and ends with the death of a significant character
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Shadow Play
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puppets and shadows
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Sarsuwela
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performed with music
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Morality play
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good vs evil
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Mystery Play
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life of Biblical Characters
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Komedya
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Christian VS Moors
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Prose
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uses ordinary language
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Autobiography
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writing about oneself
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biography
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writing about other's life
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Diary
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daily records of personal feelings
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Essay
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explain, define and discuss
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Fable
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animal
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Fairytale
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magical and supernatural elements
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Frametale
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story within a story
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Novel
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long stories, many elements
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Short Story
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focuses on single event less expansive than novel
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Saga
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long series of events through generations
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Legends
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origin
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Myth
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gods & heroes
explain natural phenomenon |
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"litterati"
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any form of writing
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