Literary

Appreciation
Skills
Presenter:
Stephen Janseen D. Balo
 LITERARY APPRECIATION
The ability to understand, enjoy
and evaluate works of literature
Elements of Literature
Poetic Language
Tone
Mood
Character
Setting
Plot
Theme
Poetic Language
Words or phrases that
conjure up vivid pictures in your
mind
appeal to your emotions
communicate ideas beyond the
literal meaning of the words
Poetic Language
1. Imagery
2. Simile
3. Metaphor
4. Personification
5. Hyperbole
Tone
Attitude that a writer
takes towards a subject

Ex: angry, bitter, humorous,

nostalgic, serious
Tone
Can be determined by:
1. Diction
2. Syntax
3. Imagery
4. Details
5. Figurative Language
Mood
Feeling or atmosphere that
the writer creates for the reader
Character
People or animals who take part in
the action of fiction and even poetry
Character

1. Physical description
2. Words and action of the characters
3. Reactions of other characters to
the individual
4. Characters expression of her own
thoughts and feelings
Setting
Time and place of the action
Serves as a backdrop in which
characters interact
Used to reveal character, help
develop plot, and create mood.
Plot
Arrangement of events in a short
story
Plot
Most Important Elements:
Conflict struggle between
opposing forces
Climax point at which the
conflict is greatest
Resolution outcome of the
conflict
Theme
Main idea of a literary work
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