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lic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII-Central Visayas
Division of Bohol
Balilihan District
CONGRESSMAN PABLO MALSARTE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
1st PERIODICAL test
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21 CENTURY LITERATURE FROM THE PHILIPPINES AND THE WORLD

Name:___________________________________Year/Section:_________________Date:____________Score:___________

I. Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answer beside each number.

1. Which of the following is NOT true about the pre-colonial literature of the Philippines?
A. Precolonial literature includes folktales, mythology, and epics.
B. Precolonial literature includes dramas and novels.
C. Precolonial literature includes chants, proverbs, and songs.
D. Precolonial literature includes literature passed from generation to generation through a word of mouth.
2. Which of the following pertains to the transmission of literary works where stories were passed down by word of
mouth?
A. gossiping B. oral tradition C. storytelling D. kudlit
3. Which of the following is NOT true about Legends?
A. Legends were passed down orally from one generation to another and saw print only in ethnographic studies of
different cultural groups.
B. Legends contain the elements of a narrative, namely the setting (time and place); characters (protagonist and
antagonist); and plot (conflict and resolution of the conflict.
C. Legend contains words of wisdom that are handed down from one generation to another.
D. Legends highlight cause-effect relationships to show how and why things come to be.
4. Which of the following is NOT true during the Spanish Colonial Period?
A. The education system was introduced.
B. Focused on religion and values which became instruments in spreading Christianity and which became
instruments in Spanish- oriented culture.
C. Drama like Karagatan, Pamamanhikan, Senakulo etc. was common literary forms during this period
D. It brought up liberal ideas and a sense of internationalism to the Philippines.
5. Which of the following refers to the 21stliterary form whose genre focused on a story based on truth, an accurate
retelling of the author's life experience?
A. Creative Nonfiction B. Fiction C. Creative Fiction D. Biography
6. Which is the definition that describes literature as a creative written work?
A. Literature is anything written and published.
B. Literature is limited to written materials that gain artistic merit for aesthetic purposes.
C. Literature is written solely to inform and persuade.
D. Works of literature are writings in prose or verse, especially those having excellence of form or expression and
expressing ideas of universal interest.
7. Which form of literature relies on the use of imagery, symbolism, figures of speech, and sound and rhythm of
speech in expressing one's feelings, ideas, and beliefs?
A. Poetry B. Prose C. Non-fiction D. Fiction
8. In which type of literature do legends, folktales, short stories, and any novels belong?
A. Art B. Poetry C. Fiction D. Non-Fiction
9. Which literary form of verses that depicts a mythic hero with extraordinary strength, adventure, and heroism?
A. Legend B. Myth C. Fairy tale D. Epic
10. What refers to a part in a short story or novel wherein the conflict reaches its highest point of interest or
suspense?
A. Exposition B. Denouement C. Climax D. Plot
11. What element of plot is depicted in this given statement: "Everything changed when she showed unparalleled
strength and courage."?
A. Falling action B. Climax C. Rising Action D. Denoument
12. The famous work "El Filibusterismo" written by Dr. Jose P.Rizal reflects the daily experiences and struggles of our
Filipinos during his time. In which genre does it belong?
A. Poetry B. Prose Fiction C. Non-fiction prose D. Drama
13. What is most likely the theme of literary text during the early Spanish period?
A. Equality B. Nature C. Nationalism D. Religion and morality
14. Which of the following is short for weblog and is a personal account of a memorable experience posted online by
the writer?
A. Facebook B. VLOG C. Twitter D. BLOG
15. What type of pre-colonial literature is this: "Kung walang tiyaga, walang nilaga”?
A. Proverbs B. Riddles C. Legend D. Poetry
 16. Which among the ancient literary titles is an example of myth?
A. Biag ni Lam-ang C. How the Moon and the Stars Came to Be
B. Ibalon D. The Prowess of Aliguyon
17. Which type of pre-colonial literature is still prevalent today?
A. Kundiman B. Essay C. Proverbs D. Chant
18. Which literary theme is often present in pre-colonial literature?
A. Revolution B. Christian faith C. Nature D. Oppression
19. What discusses occurrence on the earth and how things on earth were created?
A. Myth B. Legend C. Fable D. Epic
20. Which type of literature flourished during the Japanese period?
A. Short Story B. Novel C. Essay D. Poem
21. Which 21st-century literary genre addresses issues concerning woman that is often depicted in a humorous or
lighthearted manner?
A. Text Tula B. Hyper poetry C. Chick Lit D. Flash Fiction
22. This context begins with the simple but central insight that literature is written by actual people and that
understanding an author’s life can help readers more thoroughly comprehend the work.
A. Linguistic B.Socio-Cultural C. Biographical D. Sociological
23.
A. theme B. symbolism C. imagery D. tone

II. IDENTIFICATION

Identify the Literary Elements

1. Struggle between opposing forces.

2. The turning point of a story.
3. The time and place in which a story takes place.
4. The sequence of events in a story.
5. The main idea or central message in a literary work.

I. Identify the literary genres featured in each item and match them to their corresponding example. Write the letters of
your answers for each item. (2 points each item) Example: 1. A, B

 A B C
1. Some may contain no words at all, only illustrations  A. Chick-lit  A. Diary of a Wimpy Kid
2. Triple media literature B. Creative Non-fiction  B. The Arrival
 3. Narratives in comic book formats  C. Digital Fiction  C. Vince and Kath and James
 4. Japanese word for comics  D. Doodle Fiction  D. For Sale: Baby Shoes
5. A combination of doodle writing and drawing E. Flash Fiction  E. Persepolis
6. Stories told almost completely in dialogue  F. Graphic Novel  F. Naruto
7. Addresses issues of modern womanhood  G. Illustrated Novel  G. The Devil Wears Prada
8. A fictional literature of extreme brevity  H. Japanese Manga  H. Ghost in the Machine
9. Has been called the literature of ideas I. Science Fiction  I. Star Wars
10. Factually accurate narratives in literary language J. Text-Talk Novel  J. The Diary of Anne Frank.