🪞 Mirror, Mirror
In "Dead Stars" by Paz Marquez Benitez, Alfredo struggles with his lingering feelings for Julia despite being engaged to Esperanza. Which aspect of literature as a mirror is most reflected?
Emotions
A memoir about growing up in Tondo describes crowded streets, jeepney rides, and street vendors. Which setting is mainly portrayed?
Urban
"Grabe, I'm so tired after commuting today." What language practice is shown?
Code-switching
A poem explores the importance of forgiving others. What literary element refers to its central message?
Theme
In "Dekada '70" by Lualhati Bautista, Amanda begins to question her role as a mother and wife during Martial Law as she discovers her own beliefs and voice. What aspect of literature as a mirror is highlighted?
Identity
A writer returns to Bicol and recalls family traditions, local dishes, and the dialect spoken by grandparents. Which concept is emphasized?
Regional roots
Which literary form often combines performance, rhythm, repetition, and emotion?
Spoken word poetry
A poem begins with hopeful language but ends in despair after bad news is revealed. What literary feature is shown?
Volta
In "Biag ni Lam-ang," the story highlights traditional courtship, family values, and heroic beliefs of the Ilocano people. Which aspect of literature as a mirror is being reflected?
Culture
A student proudly shares stories about the traditions and festivals practiced in her hometown to preserve them for future generations. Which concept is being valued?
Heritage
A narrator recalls the day they rode the LRT alone for the first time and reflects on how the experience changed their perspective. What literary form is this?
Memoir
"The city was a jungle that never slept." Which literary device is used?
Metaphor
A short story shows neighbors working together to rebuild homes after a typhoon, demonstrating cooperation and shared responsibility. Which aspect of literature as a mirror is being reflected?
Community
Despite losing their home after a typhoon, a family continues rebuilding their lives with hope and determination. Which Filipino trait is best shown?
Resilience
A performer delivers an original poem before a live audience using voice, gestures, and changing tempo. What literary form is being presented?
Spoken word poetry
The line "Rise again" appears at the end of every stanza to emphasize hope. Which literary feature is used?
Repetition
In "How My Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife," Maria's experiences change as she leaves the city and adapts to life in Nagrebcan, where the fields, roads, and countryside influence her perspective. Which aspect of literature as a mirror is reflected?
Environment
Which concept best describes the traditions, beliefs, customs, and practices that are passed from one generation to the next?
Heritage
An author tells the story of their life from childhood to adulthood, describing the major events that shaped them. What literary form is this?
Autobiography
The author describes the aroma of pandesal, the sound of jeepneys, and the warmth of the morning sun. Which literary feature appeals directly to the senses?
Imagery