Definition
It is a type of literature that conveys a thought, describes a scene or tells a story in a concentrated, lyrical arrangement of words.
POETRY
Give two notable works by Haruki Murakami.
Norwegian Wood
Kafka on the Shore
Who is the first recorded dramatist/actor, known famously for leaping onto a cart to perform solo?
Thespis - often regarded as the first actor in Western theater, and the term "thespian" (meaning actor) is derived from his name.
Who is known as the "Mother of Philippine Women Literature," blending Ilocano traditions with Spanish forms and writing "Naunsyaming Pag-asa"?
Leona Florentino
What is the meaning of the word "Gitanjali?"
Song offering/Offering of Songs
THE PATTERN OF RHYMING WORDS AT THE END OF LINES.
RHYME SCHEME
Who are the two royal families in the Mahabharata, and how many sons does each family have?
The Kauravas are the 100 sons
The Pandavas are the five sons
What is it called when a character speaks to themselves in a monologue that the audience might not otherwise hear?
Soliloquy - when a character speaks to themselves, revealing their thoughts and feelings, typically when they are alone or unaware of others.
What is the collection of works considered representative of a certain genre and period called?
CANON - refers to a collection of works that are considered representative and authoritative within a particular genre, period, or culture. These works are often regarded as the most important or influential in that context.
Who was the first Asian to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913?
Rabindranath Tagore
A lighthearted five-line poem with an AABBA rhyme scheme.
Limerick
Enumerate the different forms of drama (4)
What is it called when a work pays homage to its subject, which does not have to be deceased, just like an elegy does?
Ode - a type of lyrical poem that pays homage or expresses admiration for a person, place, thing, or idea. Unlike an elegy, which typically mourns the dead, an ode can celebrate its subject, and the subject does not need to be deceased.
What is Jose Rizal's farewell poem before his execution called?
"Mi Último Adiós" is the farewell poem written by Philippine national hero José Rizal on the eve of his execution on December 30, 1896. In the poem, Rizal expresses his love for his country and his hope for its eventual freedom.
What region does the Mahabharata belong to, and who wrote it?
South Asian Literature - Ved Vyasa
One of India’s longest and oldest epic poems coming from Southeast Asia
Mahabharata
Enumerate the 4 authors mentioned in Module 6 - Asian Literature and the countries they represent.
Haruki Murakami (Japan)
Amy Tan (China/United States)
Rabindranath Tagore (India)
Khaled Hosseini (Afghanistan)
What type of poetry lacks a consistent rhyme scheme, metrical pattern, or musical form?
Free verse poetry does not follow specific rules of rhyme or meter, allowing the poet more freedom to express ideas in a more natural, fluid way.
In what year was Nick Joaquin named National Artist for Literature, and in what year was Alejandro R. Roces named National Artist for Literature?
What work of K. Hosseini explores the resilience of women in the face of societal and personal hardships?
The work of K. Hosseini that explores the resilience of women in the face of societal and personal hardships is A Thousand Splendid Suns.
What is a poetry form written with a precise meter—almost always iambic pentameter—that does not rhyme?
Blank verse is a type of poetry written in unrhymed iambic pentameter, often used in dramatic works, particularly in English plays such as those by Shakespeare.
Enumerate the 4 literary texts mentioned in Modules 5 and 6 and their corresponding authors.
What type of fiction discusses hidden skills such as psychic talents, spiritualism, or witchcraft?
Supernatural fiction often involves themes like psychic abilities, spiritualism, witchcraft, and other phenomena that go beyond the laws of nature or science.
Who is the author of the story "My Brother’s Peculiar Chicken"?
The author of the story "My Brother’s Peculiar Chicken" is Alejandro R. Roces.
What is the title of the book from which Lengua Para Diablo was excerpted?
Lengua Para Diablo is an excerpt from the book “Banana Heart Summer.”