Silliman University
Silliman University was originally established under what name?
Silliman Institute
What type of trees are especially iconic around silliman campus?
acacia tress
this term refers to a regional or social variety of a language.
dialect
what do we call a person who creates written literary works?
writer or author
A rooster lays an egg on top pf a roof which way does the egg roll?
It doesn't, roosters don't lay eggs
This woman became Silliman's first female student
Pura Blanco
what mountain range or pear can be seen west of Silliman University
Cuernos de Negros or Mount Talinis
what do we call a group of words or a word that functions as a unit within a sentence?
constituent
what Silliman University department is home to programs related to english, creative writing, and literary studies?
English and Literature
You have 5 apples and you take away 2. How many do you have?
2, you took them
what year did silliman first begin admitting female students?
1912
What famous boulevard is associated with Silliman University and is named after one of its early presidents
hibbard Avenue
what is a language variety that develops when speakers of different languages need to communicate, but initially has a limited vocabulary and grammar?
pidgin
what do we call the perspective from which a story is narated?
Point of view
If you have 3 cookies and you eat one, how many cookies do you have?
2
which body of water is located east of the university campus?
Bohol sea
Silliman's main campus covers approximately this many hectares?
62 hectares
what literary form tells a story using characters, dialogue, and action but usually shorter than a novel?
short story
A writer uses sounds, images, smells, tastes, and textures to make a scene feel real. What literary technique is this?
Imagery
You walk into a room with candle, a lamp, and a fireplace. You only 1 match, what do you light first
The match
What was the name given to silliman University during the world war 2?
Jungle university
what famous nickname of dumaguete refers to its reputation for friendly and welcoming people.
city of gentle people
what term describes a language used for communication between people who have different first languages?
lingua franca
A literary work contains an object that represents an idea beyond it's literal meaning. What literary device is being used?
Symbolism
If you spell "SILK" incorrectly, what do cows drink ?
Water