Legends
Definition
A legend is a story or narrative that lies somewhere between myth and historical fact and focuses on a historically or geographically specific figure, and describes his exploits. A legend is a story about human events or actions that has not been proved nor documented in real history. Legends are retold as if they are real events and were believed to be historical accounts.
Function of Legend
To present the story of human actions in such a way that they are perceived by the the listeners or readers to be true (in literature).
To entertain or to amuse the readers about the interesting story (in general).
Characteristics of Legend
a. A legend is a set in specific place or time.
b. The main character is often heroic.
c. The main character is a human, not a God.
d. A legend is a fictional story.
e. Usually there is some historical truth at the heart of every legend.
f. Heroes perform great deeds with their strength and their intelligence.
g. Exaggeration is usually involved in retelling deeds.
h. Heroes often give up dreams of happiness to help others.
i. The hero is real but some parts of the story are not completely true.
j. They have been stretched or expanded upon.
k. Handed down through generation.
l. The story was told orally and turned into literary masterpieces.
Generic Structure
a. Orientation
b. Complication
c. Resolution
d. Re-orientation
Grammar and Language Features
a. The use of Adjective that form the noun phrase.
b. Time connectives and conjunction.
c. The use of adverb and adverbial phrases.
d. The use of action verbs in the past tense.
e. The used of saying verbs that mark remarks.
f. The use of thinking verbs that mark the thoughts, perceptions or feelings of characters.
g. The use of dialogue to elicit an emotional response.