English Reviewer 1

English Reviewer (1st Quarter)
By: Jad and Czyd

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Literary Criticism
- Interpretation, analysis, and judgment of literary
- To help the reader further understand more the literary
Formalistic Approach
- how a text is written its structure, words, and style without considering outside
influences like the author's life or history.
- It focuses on what’s inside the text itself to find meaning.
Biographical Approach
- Analyzes an author’s life and their works of literature
Historical and cultural approach

- Involves looking beyond the literature at the broader historical and cultural events
occurring during the time the piece was written
- Events, ideologies, culture, lifestyle etc.
Mythological approach
- Analyzing recurring universal patterns and symbols in literary works that are
common across different cultures and time periods
- Anthropology, psychology, comparative religion, and myths generally
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Poetry
- Literary work in which the expression of feelings and ideas is given intensity by
the use of distinctive style and rhythm
- Genre of literature
Lyrical Poetry
- Short poem, often with songlike qualities that expresses the speaker's personal
emotions and feelings
Epic Poetry
- Lengthy narrative poem typically about the extraordinary deeds of extraordinary
characters
- Gods or superhuman forces
Sonnets
- A sonnet is a 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme, often about love or
strong emotions.
Types of Sonnet
1. Shakespearean Sonnet
- is a 14-line poem with three quatrains (sets of four lines) and a final rhymed
couplet (two lines). It follows the ABAB CDCD EFEF GG rhyme scheme and is
often about love, time, or beauty.
2. Petrarchan Sonnet
- has 14 lines, split into an 8-line octave (ABBAABBA) and a 6-line set (CDECDE
or CDCDCD), often about love or deep emotions.
- Also made it perfected by an italian poet Petrach
3. Spenserian Sonnet
- A Spenserian sonnet is a 14-line poem with three quatrains and a final couplet,
following the rhyme scheme ABAB BCBC CDCD EE. It often explores themes of
love and beauty.
- Made by Edmund Spenser
4. Miltonic Sonnet
- Sonnets often examine an internal struggle or conflict rather than the theme of
the material world.
- It has the same rhyme scheme as a Petrarchan Sonnet
Writing Style
1. Journalistic Writing
- Is a writing style used to report news stories in various media.
- Style included short, simple sentences, and paragraphs that present objectives
stories based on facts
A. Objective Reporting - presenting facts and information accurately and without bias
B. Clear and Concise language - uses simple language that is easy to understand
C. Factual Accuracy - relies on verified sources and evidence to ensure the

truthfulness of the content
Elements of Journalistic Writing

A. Inverted Pyramid - The most important information is presented first, followed
by supporting details in descending order of importance.
B. Neutral Tone - It avoids expressing personal opinions or beliefs while
maintaining a neutral and objective stance.
C. Attributions - All sources of information are clearly identified to provide
credibility and accountability.
D. Strong Leads - The opening sentence or paragraph should grab the reader's
attention and introduce the topic effectively.
Informative Writing
- The name implies, informative or expository writing is a form of writing in which

the author aims to inform readers without expressing their personal views or
opinions.
A. Clear Purpose - the primary goal is to educate and inform the reader about specific
topics..
B. Organization and structure - It follows a logical structure, using heading,

subheading and transitions to guide the reader.
C. Supporting Evidence - Facts, statistics examples and expert opinions are used to
support claims and provide credibility.
Literary Writing
A. Narrative - It often tells a story, creating a world and characters for the reader to
experience.
B. Imagination - It uses figurative language, metaphors, and similes to create vivid

imagery and evoke emotions
C. Emotional Impact - It aims to connect with the reader on an emotional level, leaving
a lasting impression.
D. Style and Voice - It often features a unique writing style and voices that reflects the
author's personality and perspective.
Magazine Parts
1. Magazine parts
- Name, logo date and
- Intriguing Headline
2. Table Of Contents
- Page no.
- Sections
- Feature Articles
3. Advertisement
- Fullpage
- Covers
- Advertorials
4. Sections
Main Articles - A "main article" is the most important or central piece of writing on a
particular topic. It's usually the primary focus in a newspaper, magazine, or website
Sub Articles - A sub-article is a small piece of writing that helps explain something in a
bigger article.
Editorial - An editorial is an article where the writer shares their opinion or viewpoint on
a topic, often found in newspapers or magazines.
Entertainment - Mainly used for entertainment for the reader by having games or
something. Also the section where you can find announcements of events.
Back - The back page of a magazine often has ads or special offers.

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By: Jad and Czyd

Historical and cultural approach

C. Factual Accuracy - relies on verified sources and evidence to ensure the

Elements of Journalistic Writing

- The name implies, informative or expository writing is a form of writing in which

B. Organization and structure - It follows a logical structure, using heading,

B. Imagination - It uses figurative language, metaphors, and similes to create vivid

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