Module 1
Which of the following is NOT in the conventions of Early Philippine Oral Literature
A. Communal authorship
B. Stereotyping of characters
C. Structured linguistic patterns
D. Regular rhythmic and musical devices
C. Structured linguistic patterns
What is the theme of the story The Sun and The Moon?
A. Long and lasting love is never-ending.
B. If you have the opportunity to show love, do it.
C. Our decisions can impact the lives of our loved ones.
D.Misunderstanding is normal and ordinary in families.
C. Our decisions can impact the lives of our loved ones.
What is the rhyme scheme of the first stanza of the Hiligaynon folk song Ili-Ili Tulog Anay?
Ili-ili tulog anay
Wala diri imong nanay
Kadto tienda bakal papay
Ili-ili tulog anay
A. A-A-A-A B. A-B-A-B
C. A-B-B-A D. A-B-C-D
A. A-A-A-A
Which Pree-Hispanic epic poem was written by the Ilocano people of the Philippines? The tale was passed down orally for many generations before being recorded in writing, presumably by a blind Ilokano bard named Pedro Bucaneg, around 1640.
A. Ibong Adarna
B. Biag ni Lam-ang
C. Alamat ng Pilipinas
D. Sayaw ng Mandirigma
B. Biag ni Lam-ang
There are many monkeys in the Philippines, and it is likely because of their behavior and look that the various tribes have attempted to explain how they came to be. Where does the folk tale How Children Became Monkey originate?
A. Bukidnon B. Bulacan C. Cebu D. Ilocos
A. Bukidnon
Videography is one way to creatively represent a text. Which of the following is NOT an application that you can use for editing/creating a video??
D. MS Publisher
Which of the following are reasons to read a literary work by examining its linguistic context?
A. To find the meaning based on the author's view.
B. To interpret the text by analyzing the imagery used.
C. To see how much the author’s experiences shape the work.
D. To understand the cultural forces affecting the literary work.
B. To interpret the text by analyzing the imagery used.
I remember he used to say, Don't worry,
anak, we'll see your Inay soon. Just wait and next thing
you know, you'll be playing in the snow and eating
spaghetti and meatballs every day! Every night I would
wait for the phone to ring, for Inay to call and say, Miguel,
come to Canada tomorrow!
What does the monologue mainly tackle?
.A. It explains why they need each other.
B. It shows why Filipinos are still poor abroad.
C. It reflects the life of Filipino migrants abroad.
D. It shows the story of unrequited love and forgiveness.
C. It reflects the life of Filipino migrants abroad.
The short story Sinigang narrates how Liza deals with the issue of her father having an affair with another woman, and how it emotionally separates her from him. Who is the writer of the short story “Sinigang”?
A. NVM Gonzales
B. Edith L. Tiempo
C. Manuel E. Arguilla
D. Marie Aubrey Villaceran
D. Marie Aubrey Villaceran
He is a fictionist, essayist, poet, and teacher, who articulated the Filipino spirit in rural, and urban landscapes. Among the many recognitions, he won the First Commonwealth Literary Contest in 1940, received the Republic Cultural Heritage Award in 1960, and the Gawad CCP Para sa Sining in 1990. Who is being referred to in the given statements above?
A. NVM Gonzales
B. Edith L. Tiempo
C. Manuel E. Arguilla
D. Marie Aubrey Villaceran
A. NVM Gonzales
He is regarded by many as the most distinguished Filipino writer in English writing so variedly and so well about so many aspects of the Filipino. He has also enriched the English language with critics coining “Joaquinesque” to describe his baroque Spanish-flavored English or his reinventions of English based on Filipinisms. Who is being referred to in the statements?
A. Nick Juaquin
B. Cirilo Bautista
C. NVM Gonzales
D. Edith L. Tiempo
A. Nick Juaquin
Who was considered as one of the finest contemporary poets regardless of race or Language and used Doveglion (Dove, Eagle, Lion) as his pen name?
A. Nick Juaquin
B. Edith L. Tiempo
C. Jose Garcia Villa
D. Marie Aubrey Villaceran
C. Jose Garcia Villa
What is the multimedia format should you use, that will contain informational articles about a person’s own opinions, interests and experiences in a site?
A. Blog B. Hyperpoetry C. Slide Show D. Tag Cloud
A. Blog
Textula is a poem written in a form of a text message. What is the usual kind of poetry used in a textula?
A. Dalit B. Haiku
C. Ode D. Tanaga
D. Tanaga
What 21st-century theme is suggested in the excerpt of the song Sirena by Gloc-9?
Hanggang sa naging binata na ako,
Teka muna mali dalaga na pala to
Pero bakit parang lahat ay nalilito pa rin
Ano bang mga problema nyo?
A. Identity B. Family C. Migration D. Alienation
A. Identity
Below is an example of a creative representation of text. What is this called?
A. Hyperlink B. Mind Map C. Slide Show D. Tag Cloud
D. Tag Cloud
This type of literature was originated in Japan. What example of 21st-century literature is presented below?
A. Manga B. Tag Cloud C. Doodle Fiction D. Illustrated Novel
A. Manga
This particular proverb is frequently used to criticize arrogant persons who consistently fail to complete the very thing they boldly boasted of being able to achieve with ease. Such people frequently overestimate the complexity of a task, put it off, and then realize they made a mistake by being overconfident. What proverb is being referred to in the given statements?
A. “Madaling sabihin, mahirap gawin.”
B. “Ang taong nagigipit, sa patalim kumakapit.”
C. “ Ang taong walang kibo, nasa loob ang kulo.”
D. “Madaling maging tao, mahirap magpakatao.”
A. “Madaling sabihin, mahirap gawin.”
What does the following proverb suggest?
“Ang kita sa bula, sa bula rin mawawala.”
A. Avoid schemes that promise easy money.B
B. Never underestimate what you see. Eyes do lie.
C. Make the most out of it. Regrets always come at the end.
D. Don't give up lightly because if you do, you'll ultimately lose.
A. Avoid schemes that promise easy money.
Read and answer the riddle below.
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with the wind. What am I?
A. An echo B. A ghost
C. A shadow D. A whisper
A. An echo
What literary technique is used in the following lines from the song Huling El Bimbo by Eraserheads?
A. Flashback B. Foreshadowing C. Hyperbole D. Metaphor
A. Flashback
What is the common sound devices used in this poem?
In my hands, I feel you, Death, dark, dark!
In my hands, I touch you, Life, dark, dark!
O I am you! O I am you! O I am you!
O I am you, I tell you, I am you!
A. Alliteration B. Cacophony C. Onomatopoeia D. Repetition
D. Repetition
What do the wilting grasses and the braking locomotive symbolize?
Grasses wilt:
the braking locomotive
grinds to a halt.
—Yamaguchi Seishi
translation by Michael R. Burch
A. The life cycle of plants
B. The struggles of a farmer
C. The dynamics of locomotor
D. The process of aging and dying
D. Manuel E. Arguilla
D. The process of aging and dying
Which of the following can help you in reading a literary work thru biographical context?
A. political stand of other authors
B. events that are currently happening
C. significant events in the author’s life
D. signatures of the text that the author has written
C. significant events in the author’s life
Which of the following questions can be asked when examining a literary piece thru sociocultural context?
A. Do innovations play a large role in the narrative?
B. How will knowing about the author amplify your appreciation of the work?
C. What aspects do you think the author struggled with during the revision?
D. Does the story or poem accept or challenge the prevailing social order in the
text?
D. Does the story or poem accept or challenge the prevailing social order in the text?