(2021新版)牛津译林版必修二英语Unit4 Exploring literature- welcome to the unitppt课件（含教案）.zip

Introduction of Literature Definitions of literature have varied over time. In fact, it is a “culturally relative definition”. Once in Western Europe, literature indicated all books and writing. During the Romantic period, it began to refer to “imaginative” literature. Nowadays literature _ (see) as a term used to describe written or spoken material, including all the following. Poetry uses rhythm to bring out meanings in addition to, or in place of, unimaginative surface meaning. Poetry has _ (tradition) been distinguished from prose(散文) by its being set inverse (颠倒); prose is cast in sentences, poetry in lines. Novel is typically written in a narrative (叙事) style and presented a book. Novels tell stories, _ the characters and events are usually imaginary. The novel has been a part of human culture for over a thousand years, although its origins are somewhat debated. _ (regard) of how it began, the novel has remained one of the most popular and treasured examples of human culture and writing. It remains an essential part of the literary cultures of nearly all societies around the world. A short story is different from novels or novellas _ the plot is usually tied to one single chain of events. Moreover, the reader must identify with a character quickly to become engaged, the tale is often told from the chief characters point of view. A drama refers to a play for the theatre, television or radio. It generally consists of chiefly dialogue between characters. It also uses dance _ (convey) their message. Dramas usually aim _ dramatic performance rather than reading. In theater, a drama is presented by actors to an audience. Good literary works depend on literary techniques. A literary technique can be used by authors in order to improve the written framework(框架) of a piece of literature, and produce specific effects. Literary techniques include a wide range of approaches to _ (craft) a work. National Library ReadingReading makesmakes a a fullfull man!man! Bacon Exploring Literature Module 2 Unit 4 1 1 Are you a bookworm? 1. What do you do for entertainment? Do you read books in your spare time? 2. How many books will you finish reading in a term? 1 1 Are you a bookworm? 2 2 What kind of book do you read? Read a passage about the introduction of literature Answer the questions below. 1. What is modern literature? How many kinds of literature have been mentioned? 2. circle the key feature of each kind. Read and think: Poetry Novel Short story Drama 2 2 What kind of book do you read? What are the features of each kind of literature? uses rhythm; in lines narrative style; imaginary stories Single event; told from the chief characters point of view dialogues; performance to audience 2 2 What kind of book do you read? Novel Short story Drama Poetry Read part B in page 6; get to know the great masters in each field of literature. John Keats “Ode to a Nightingale” Charles Dickens Great Expectation Katherine Mansfield “Miss Brill” William Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet 2 2 What kind of book do you read? Finish Part C on page 7. 2 2 What kind of book do you read? Fill in the blanks of the passage The introduction of literature. Read and think: 2 2 What kind of book do you read? 1.is seen 2.traditionally 3.where/in which 4.Regardless 5. because/as/since 6. To convey 7. at 8. crafting 3 3 Recommend a classic literature Q: What is classic literature? How about its language characteristics? Examples for classic literature. Read page 2; paragraph 1-3 answer the questions above. 3 3 Recommend a classic literature Recommend a classic literature to your classmate. Describe it without mention its name; heros name; you must provide information like its kind; the heros deed; the end, and the authors intention. Guess Game 3 3 I recommend you to read a , guess what is it? Set in, it talks about what impressed me most is the hero/scene in the book who/where At the end of the story, Through this, the author Suggested Sentence Patterns Recommend a classic literature 3 3 Describe a classic literature I recommend you to read a drama, guess what is it? Set in Italy, it talks about a deal between a Jewish business man and another generous guy. What impressed me most is the scene in the book where both sides debate fiercely in a court. At the end of the story, people with goodwill get good results, except for the Jewish businessman. Through this drama, the author revealed the conflicts in capital society, praise love and mercy, and criticize selfishness. 3 3 Describe a classic literature 4 4 Make reading your habbit