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2nd Quarter Beowulf

This document provides an overview of literature and its major forms - poetry, prose, and drama. It discusses how literature reflects society's values and issues. The forms of literature are then defined: poetry uses rhythm and language to evoke meaning, prose uses ordinary syntax and sentences, and drama is written to be performed. The document also analyzes the epic poem Beowulf, describing it as one of the most famous works of Old English literature that deals with war and adventure through the story of Beowulf defeating the monster Grendel.

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2nd Quarter Beowulf

This document provides an overview of literature and its major forms - poetry, prose, and drama. It discusses how literature reflects society's values and issues. The forms of literature are then defined: poetry uses rhythm and language to evoke meaning, prose uses ordinary syntax and sentences, and drama is written to be performed. The document also analyzes the epic poem Beowulf, describing it as one of the most famous works of Old English literature that deals with war and adventure through the story of Beowulf defeating the monster Grendel.

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MRS.

JENNICA ROZ FRONDA-CASTRO


Literature
✔in its broadest sense, is any written work.
✔reflects the society, its good values, and its ills.
✔mirrors the ills of society with a view to making
the society realize its mistakes and make
amends.
✔projects the virtues or good values in the
society for people to emulate
Major forms of literature

POETRY PROSE DRAMA


POETRY
a form of literary art that uses aesthetic and
rhythmic qualities of language to evoke
meanings in addition to, or in place of,
prosaic ostensible meaning (ordinary
intended meaning).
PROSE
a form of literature that possesses
ordinary syntax and natural speech rather
than rhythmic structure; in which regard,
along with its measurement in sentences
rather than lines, it differs from poetry.
DRAMA

- literature intended
for performance.
Analyzing literature
Analysis- The process or result of
identifying the parts of a whole
and their relationships to one
another.
Elements to analyze in a literary
work:
Language - a system of
communicating ideas and
feelings through signs,
sounds, gestures, and/or
marks
Mood - The emotion or
feeling that readers get
from reading the words
on page.
Conflict/Problem - A
struggle or clash between
opposing characters,
forces, or emotions.
Narration - The process
of recounting a sequence
of events, real or
imagined.
Plot - The structure of a story. The sequence in
which the author arranges events in a story.
-The structure often includes exposition,
rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
-The plot may have a protagonist who is
opposed by an antagonist, creating what is called
conflict.
Characterization - The
method an author uses to
reveal characters and their
various personalities.
Setting - The time
and place in which a
story unfolds.
Theme - A central idea or
message of a piece of writing;
a major idea broad enough to
cover the entire scope of a
literary work.
Point of View - The
position of the narrator in
relation to the plot of a piece
of literature.
Identify whether Poetry, Prose, or Drama
1.Uses complete sentences
2. A Play
3.Has Rhyme scheme
4.Uses stances or verses
5.Has Dialog
6.Written in paragraph
7.Cast of characters
8.Actors read from the script
Identify whether Poetry, Prose, or Drama
1.Uses complete sentences - prose
2. A Play - drama
3.Has Rhyme scheme - poetry
4.Uses stances or verses - poetry
5.Has Dialog - drama
6.Written in paragraph- prose/drama
7.Cast of characters - drama
8.Actors read from the script-drama
BEOWULF
Beowulf is an epic poem which deals
with war and adventure. It is said to be
the greatest poem ever written in a
modern European language four
centuries before the Norman Conquest.
Beowulf shows an interplay of Christian
and pegan beliefs. The original writer
remains unknown.
Say Yes or No
1. Grendel was a greedy monster.
2. He was considered the foul enemy of God.
3. Beowulf and Grendel had enormous strength.
4. The weapons of the warriors could easily kill the monster.
5. Grendel was afraid of Hrothgar.
6. Grendel swallowed his victims.
7. The people were not allowed to celebrate the defeat of Grendel.
8. Grendel was able to escape from Beowulf’s hands.
9. Hrothgar gave Beowulf gift.
10. Beowulf was considered the hero of Heorot.
IDENTIFICATION. Complete each statement by identifying the
correct words from the box. Write the LETTER of your answer on the
blank provided before each number.

A.grip B. Heorot C. Geatland


D. Grendel E. Beowulf F. swampland
G. Wiglaf H. Hrothgar I. war/adventure
J. fame/glory K. sword
____1. It is a literary work considered to be the most famous literary
writing of Old English Literature.
____2. It is the main reason of Beowulf in going to Denmark.
____3. It is the mead- hall which the king built to feast and celebrate.
____4. Beowulf was a warrior from _____.
____5. He was the generous king of Denmark.
____6. Beowulf killed Grendel through his powerful _____.
____7. Grendel lives in a _____.
____8. He was the monster who was killed by Beowulf.
____9. Beowulf is an epic poem which deals with _____.
____10. He was Beowulf’s most trusted companion.
Say Yes or No
1. Grendel was a greedy monster. YES
2. He was considered the foul enemy of God. YES
3. Beowulf and Grendel had enormous strength. YES
4. The weapons of the warriors could easily kill the monster. NO
5. Grendel was afraid of Hrothgar. YES
6. Grendel swallowed his victims. YES
7. The people were not allowed to celebrate the defeat of Grendel.
NO
8. Grendel was able to escape from Beowulf’s hands. YES
9. Hrothgar gave Beowulf gift. YES
10. Beowulf was considered the hero of Heorot. YES
E. BEOWULF 1. It is a literary work considered to be the most famous
literary writing of Old English Literature.
J FAME/GLORY 2. It is the main reason of Beowulf in going to Denmark.
B. HEOROT 3. It is the mead- hall which the king built to feast and celebrate.
C. GEATLAND 4. Beowulf was a warrior from _____.
H. HROTHGAR 5. He was the generous king of Denmark.
A. GRIP 6. Beowulf killed Grendel through his powerful _____.
F. SWAMPLAND 7. Grendel lives in a _____.
D. GRENDEL 8. He was the monster who was killed by Beowulf.
I. WAR/ADVENTURE9. Beowulf is an epic poem which deals with _____.
G. WIGLAF 10. He was Beowulf’s most trusted compa nion.
POETRY DRAMA
PROSE
SEE YOU NEXT WEEK

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