LITERATURE IN ENGLISH YEAR 10

1: Introduction to Literature

• What is literature: various definitions of literature.
• Functions of literature
• Difference(s) between literature – in – English and English Literature

2: Genres of literature 1(Drama)

• Definition of Drama
• Characteristic (features) of drama.
• Types of Drama

3: Terms used in Drama

• Professional Terms such as stages, audience, dialogue, soliloquy, aside, character, flashback, foreshadowing, prologue, epilogue, prompt, script, backdrop, costume etc

• Draw a chart of terms used in drama

4: Genres of Literature 11(Prose)

• Definition of prose
• Characteristics (features) of prose.
• Types of prose
• Narrative Techniques: first person narrative/third person narrative etc
• Draw up a chart of Narrative persons

5: Genres of Literature 111 (Poetry)

• Various definitions of poetry
• Characteristics (features) of poetry
• Types of poetry

6: Poetic Devices

• Rhyme, Rhythm, Stanza, metre, Poetic license, poetic personae

7: Literary Term 1

• Discussion on figures of speech such as : simile, metaphor, personification, oxymoron, onomatopoeia, alliteration, assonance, etc
• Various examples of each

8: Literary Terms 11

• Further discussions on figures of speech such as: Paradox, Irony, Euphemism, Hyperbole, Synecdoche, Metonymy, Litotes, Malapropism, pun, etc
• Various examples of each

9: Literary Appreciation 1

• Definition of Literary Appreciation
• Discussions on what to appreciate and how:
• Significance of Literary works in context.
• Special Syntax of poetry
• Effective use of Literary devices

10: Literary Appreciation 11

• Professional Terms used in Literary Appreciation such as: Themes, style, setting, tone, mood, symbolism, etc
• A list of literary terms on cardboard paper.

11: General Overview of the Literary Genres

• Distinct features of each of the genres
• Differentiate between Drama, prose and poetry
• Similarities between drama, prose, and poetry

12: Plot

• Definition of plot
• Difference between plot and story