Emergent Literature Flashcards

Flashcards about emergent literature, YA literature, graphic novels, spoken word, fliptop, fan fiction and video game narrative.

What does 'emergent literature' mean?

Coming out, gaining popularity and strength; new.

What is a key characteristic of emergent literature regarding platforms?

It is transformed and brought to different platforms such as movies, comics, and performances.

Define Fan Fiction

Derivative literature built around a canonical work, often with altered texts and blended images.

What is Parody?

Imitation of a writer, artist, or genre, exaggerating it deliberately to produce a comic effect.

What is a Satire?

Makes fun of a subject without direct imitation.

What is Young Adult (YA) Literature?

Literature written for teen audiences, includes a teen main character, and deals with teen concerns.

What are some common characteristics of YA literature?

Told from the first person, fast-paced, often with female protagonists and feel-good endings.

What are common themes in YA Literature?

Friendship, teenage relationships, identity crisis, and family problems.

What are the target audiences and word counts for Middle Grade, Young Adult, and New Adult Literature?

Middle Grade: 8-12 years old, 30,000-50,000 words; Young Adult: 12-18 years old, 50,000-75,000 words; New Adult: 18-30 years old, 60,000-85,000 words.

Define Graphic Novels

A full-length story published as a book in comic-strip format.

List some parts of a graphic novel

Panel, frame, gutter, caption, speech balloon, foreground, midground, background and angles.

What is Spoken Word?

Broad designation for poetry intended for performance, often addressing social justice, politics, and community issues.

List some elements of good stage presence in spoken word

Posture, eye contact, projection, enunciation, facial expressions and gestures.

What is FlipTop?

The first and largest running professional rap battle conference in the Philippines, founded by Anygma in 2010.

What language is primarily used in FlipTop battles?

Filipino.

Name some formats of FlipTop

Written, freestyle, old school, dos por dos and five on five.

What is Fan Fiction?

Derivative literature built around a canonical work.

Name some fan fiction sites

Wattpad, Archive of Our Own, Fanfiction.net, Commaful and Quotev.

Define Video Game Narrative

A representation of a series of events through storytelling, player interaction, music and 2D/3D imagery.