2nd assesment

• Literary forms


  Different types or styles of writing that have similar traits and follow certain rules
• By using different literary forms, authors can express their ideas in unique ways and engage readers through various storytelling techniques
• Literary forms in the Bible


  • Historical narratives
  • Poetry
  • Prophecy
  • Wisdom literature
  • Letters
  • Apocalyptic writings
• Narrative books


  Provide accounts of events, e.g. Exodus
• Poetry


  Mainly seen in Psalms
• Wisdom books


  Feature wise teachings, e.g. Proverbs
• Prophetic books


  Deliver messages from God
• Epistles


  Offer instructions and guidance
• Apocalyptic writings


  Employ symbolic language to convey visions of the future, e.g. Daniel and Revelation
• Parables


  Short, symbolic stories that convey a moral message, e.g. in Matthew, Mark, and Luke
• Myths


  Traditional stories that explain the origins of the world, e.g. Genesis
• Narrative


  A form of literature that presents events, stories, and accounts of historical or fictional characters
• Poetry


  Expresses emotions, ideas, and experiences through rhythmic language, metaphors, and imagery
• Wisdom


  Offers insightful teachings, moral guidance, and practical advice for living a virtuous life
• Prophetic


  Communicates divine messages and visions about future events, often addressing social and religious concerns
• Apocalyptic


  Uses symbolic language and imagery to convey visions, cosmic conflict, and the ultimate victory of good over evil
• Parables


  Short, allegorical stories that teach moral or spiritual lessons in a simple and relatable manner
• Myth


  Traditional stories that explain the origins of the world, natural phenomena, or religious beliefs
• Laws


  Sets of rules and regulations governing moral, ethical, and religious practices
• There are 613 laws recorded in the Old Testament as part of the covenant between God and the ancient Israelites
• The Laws are found in the books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy which are the the first five books of the Old Testament, also known as the "Torah"
• Breakdown of the 613 commandments


  • 248 Positive Commandments (the "do's")
  • 365 Negative Commandments (the "do not's")
• Figures of Speech in the Bible


  • Simile
  • Metaphor
  • Anthropomorphism
  • Personification
  • Irony
  • Hyperbole
• Simile


  A comparison using "like" or "as"
• Metaphor


  One thing described in terms of some other thing
• Anthropomorphism


  God described in human terms
• Personification


  Personal qualities assigned to an object
• Irony


  The literal meaning is opposite the real meaning