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What primarily motivates Dodong to insist on getting married despite his parents’ hesitation?
A. His desire to prove his maturity and independence
B. His fear of Teang being taken away from his by Lucio
C. His belief that marriage will bring happiness and success
D. His obedience to community expectations or traditions
C. His belief that marriage will bring happiness and success
“The road stretched before him like an endless ribbon.” What device is used?
A. Symbolism
B. Irony
C. Metaphor
D. Simile
“The wind whispered secrets through the trees.” What literary device is used?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
C. Personification
What is the primary conflict in the story "Footnote to Youth"?
A. Father vs. Son
B. Youth vs. Adulthood
C. Society vs. Individual
D. Love vs. hate
B. Youth vs. Adulthood
The central conflict in "A Footnote to Youth" is the clash between youthful impulsiveness and the harsh realities of adulthood, specifically Dodong's desire to marry young versus his father's experience, leading to his eventual regret as he faces the burdens of poverty and responsibility, a cycle he witnesses repeating with his own son.
What effect does strong imagery have on readers?
A. Makes the story shorter and more imaginable
B. Helps readers visualize and feel the scene
C. Explains the plot clearly
D. Replaces character actions
B. Helps readers visualize and feel the scene
Which of the following is an example of a theme?
A. A boy who loses his wallet
B. The story happens in a small town
C. Honesty leads to trust and respect
D. The main character is brave
C. Honesty leads to trust and respect
What is the main irony presented at the end of the story?
A. Dodong becomes rich after marriage and lived happily
B. Dodong did not allow his son to marry early
C. Dodong’s son wants to marry early as he once did
D. Dodong leaves his family to study again and have a better life.
C. Dodong’s son wants to marry early as he once did
If marriage is described as a “heavy load to carry,” what literary device is used?
A. Symbolism
B. Irony
C. Metaphor
D. Imagery
C. Metaphor
Which best shows situational irony?
A. A fire station burns down
B. A character says the opposite of what is true
C. The reader knows the ending before the character
D. A character compares love to a rose
A. A fire station burns down
In Footnote to Youth, what could the falling leaf represent or symbolize?
A. Coming to old age
B. Lost Opportunities
C. Autumn season has come
D. One of the characters dying
B. Lost Opportunities
When the reader knows something that the character does not, it is called
A. Situational irony
B. Dramatic irony
C. Verbal irony
D. Symbolism
B. Dramatic irony
‘Goldilocks and The Three Bears’ is a story about a young girl who walks through the woods and finds an empty house. She makes herself at home by eating their porridge, sitting in their chairs, and even sleeping in their beds. The owners of the home, the three bears, come home to find their house in a mess and Goldilocks asleep in their bed. The bears are very upset, causing Goldilocks to wake up and escape from the house in fright.
What is the theme?
A. Consideration
B. Bravery
C. Adventure
D. Love
A. Consideration
The theme for this story is consideration because Goldilocks uses the bears’ things without permission, making them upset when they find her in their home.
Which line best reflects the story’s central irony?
A. Dodong asked permission to marry, but already had his decision.
B. Blas remembered his own youth when Dodong spoke to him.
C. Dodong’s son also asked permission to marry at a young age.
D. Teang became tired of household work
C. Dodong’s son also asked permission to marry at a young age.
(Dodong repeats his father’s mistake, realizing too late the cost of early marriage.)
‘Jack and The Beanstalk’ is a story about a poor country boy who trades his family cow for magic beans. These beans grow into an enormous stalk up to the sky. Jack climbs the stalk and finds a castle in which an evil giant lives. Jack steals from the giant so that he and his mother can afford to eat. Jack’s luck runs out and the giant chases him. Jack climbs quickly down the beanstalk and chops it so that the evil giant falls. Jack and his mother can live happily ever after.
What is the theme ?
A. Friendship
B. Teamwork
C. Good vs. Evil
D. Love
C. Good vs. Evil
DIFFICULT ROUND:
What is the pen name of Jose Garcia Villa?
DOVEGLION
The pen name of José García Villa is Doveglion, which is derived from the words "dove," "eagle," and "lion".