Literary Structure

Literary Structure
Literary structure
 This refers to the
organizational method used in
literature in which the most
common type is the narrative.
 Parts of a narrative structure

or plot are the exposition,
rising action, climax, falling
action, and resolution
(denouement).
Literary structure
 Literary structure may

involve arrangement of
various elements according
to purpose, style, and
genre to effectively convey
the intended meaning for
the audience.
Two Major Forms of
Literature
1. Poetry
• It is usually written in lines

and is characterized by
having the element of
rhythm, sound, imagery,
and form.
• Its main purpose is to

express feelings, thoughts,
and ideas.
Two Major Forms of
Literature
1. Poetry
• It can be divided into three

types:
a. Narrative Poetry
This poetry tells a story and has
the elements of a narrative such
as characters, setting, conflict,
etc.
Two Major Forms of
Literature
1. Poetry
It can be divided into three types:
b. Dramatic Poetry.
This is an emotionally appealing
drama written in verse that tells
a story and is intended to be
recited or sung in front of the
audience by a character
speaking in poetry.
Two Major Forms of
Literature
1. Poetry
It can be divided into three
types:
c. Lyric Poetry.
It is the most common type of
poetry that focuses on
expressing feelings rather than
telling a story.
Two Major Forms of
Literature
2. Prose
 It applies a natural flow
of speech and
grammatical structures
which are mainly
consisting of complete
sentences arranged
logically and sequentially
in a paragraph form.
Two Major Forms of
Literature
2. Prose
a. Fiction.
This serves as a product of
the writer's wild
imagination and creative
thinking where the
characters react to the
conflict and various issues
central to the main idea of a
literary work.
Two Major Forms of
Literature
2. Prose
a. Fiction.
The main genres are
crime, fantasy, romance,
science fiction,
inspirational, historical,
and horror.
Two Major Forms of
Literature
2. Prose
b. Non-fiction.
These are stories
inspired by real events
where the writers aim to
present, interpret, or
describe experiences
based on facts.
Two Major Forms of
Literature
2. Prose
b. Non-fiction.
The judgments, opinions,
and commentaries of the
writers may be presented
in the form of essays,
journals, diaries, feature
articles, editorials, and the
like.
POETRY
NARRATIVE DRAMATIC LYRIC
• Epic • Dramatic • Haiku
• Ballad • Monologue • Ode
• Metrical • Soliloquy • Elegy
Tales • Sonnet
• Song
PROSE
FICTION NON-FICTION
• Short Story • Biography
• Novel • Autobiography
• Play • Narrative Essay
• Legend • Memoir
• Fable • Diaries
• Journal
Literary Elements
The common elements of a

story are the following:
Setting Theme
Character Point of
view
Conflict Plot
Tone
Elements of the Story
Setting is a broad term for

the world the story takes
place in.
Characters are the players

within a story. They can be
human beings, animals,
aliens, or even sentient
objects.
Conflict is what prevents the

protagonist from achieving
their goals. All fiction writing
requires conflict because
otherwise there would be no
story, just a happy ending.
Tone helps the author evoke

emotion.
Point of view (POV) is the
perspective from which a story
is told. It is closely intertwined
with form and structure.
Theme refers to the

philosophical questions that the
story explores. Frequently, it is
revealed in the lesson that the
protagonist needs to learn. It
can also be revealed through
the core conflict between the
protagonist and the antagonist.
Plot refers to the events that
happen within the story. It
includes every major turning point
that the characters experience.
Exposition
Rising action
Climax
Falling action
Resolution/Denouement
Let’s Analyze This!
Bea lives in the small barangay of Sta. Rita in the
town of Oton. Everyday, she wake up early to go
to the farm and feed their family’s carabao.
That day, after her morning routine, she decided

to quickly visit her favorite spot by the pond. She
sat down for a couple of minutes and talked to her
reflection in the water.
Her Nanay once told her about the Diwata

appearing in the water of the pond.
Legend says that anybody who talks to her
reflection by the water will see the Diwata and
can make a wish. So, Bea tried her luck.
When Bea was about to open her mouth, a

beautiful face appeared.
Surely, it is not her own reflection. Bea wanted to

prove that it was real, so she rubbed her eyes
again and again.
To her dismay, when she looked at the water
again, the face suddenly disappeared.
Bea was disappointed because she missed her

chance to talk. to the Diwata.
She went home as fast as she could and told her

Nanay about what happened.
The End.

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Literary Structure

 Parts of a narrative structure

 Literary structure may

• It is usually written in lines

• Its main purpose is to

• It can be divided into three

The common elements of a

Setting is a broad term for

Characters are the players

Conflict is what prevents the

Tone helps the author evoke

Theme refers to the

That day, after her morning routine, she decided

Her Nanay once told her about the Diwata

When Bea was about to open her mouth, a

Surely, it is not her own reflection. Bea wanted to

Bea was disappointed because she missed her

She went home as fast as she could and told her

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