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CREATIVE NONFICTION Learning Packet 4 |. LEARNING SKILLS A. Most Essential Learning Competencies: 1. Identify dominant literary conventions of a particular genre; and 2. Compare and contrast how the elements are used in the different genres. B. Objectives: At the end of the lesson, you are expected to: 1. Distinguish the major literary genres; and 2. Compare and contrast the use of literary elements in different sample genres. ll, INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT Introduction to Literary Genres Defined simply as the ‘art of words,” literature comes in various meanings. Rexroth (2020) defines literature as “those imaginative works of poetry and prose distinguished by the intentions of their authors and the perceived aesthetic excellence of their execution.” Citing the 11" edition of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Rexroth adds that literature is "writings having excellence of form or expression and expressing ideas of permanent or universal interest.” These definitions point out two important aspects of literature: excellence and expression, For a work to be considered literature, it should not simply express humankind’s thoughts, feelings, experiences, and aspirations, but should also reflect merit and brilliance of expression. Due to the depth and breadth of literature, various academics have classified it based on its different aspects such as content, technique, tone, or simply definition. On content, literature is divided into two major forms — fiction and nonfiction. As to techniques used, literature is also classified into prose and poetry. Genre refers to a type of art, literature, or music characterized by a distinct form, content, and style. In literature, there are four literary genres: poetry, drama, fiction, and nonfiction. All these literary genres have specific functions and features which distinguish one from the others, As readers of literature, part of understanding a text is knowing to which genre a material belongs since the message it conveys may be affected by certain conventions. When you have mastered what distinguishes one from the other, it is easier to grasp what the writer is trying to tell you hence putting you in a better position to think critically about the material you have read Different genres also have different roles. Fiction, for instance, may let you into a world which is totally different from ours. Poetry may enrich your emotional and imaginative powers while drama can help improve your communicative competencies. Nonfiction essays can give you insights about life or it may lead you to think critically or persuasively about things and ideas around you. Whatever genre you read, itis imperative that you have understood what delineates one from the other for you to balance your expectations of a particular literary work's distinct conventions and style. I ACTIVITIES, Practice Task 4 Directions: Identify the ideas that are connected to literature. Write your answer in your answer sheet 1. Itrefers to an art form, usually written. It covers prose and poetry. 2. Ituses ordinary, sometimes figurative language that depicts significant human experience. It has elements such as character, setting, plot, and point-of-view. Its kinds are short stories and novels, It uses figurative language in a verse form. It refers to a life story of actors and actresses and is usually performed on a stage. ‘Speeches, diary entries, memoirs are examples of this genre. ge 
