21st Periodic Test

Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
National Capital Region
Schools Division Office of Navotas City
21ST CENTURY LITERATURE FROM THE PHILIPPINES AND THE WORLD
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
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Identify the geographic, linguistic, and 1. During this period, Dr. Jose Rizal’s works such C
ethnic dimensions of Philippine literary as Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo were
history from precolonial to the written to awake the mind of our countrymen. In
contemporary. which genre does it belong?
A. American Regime
B. Modern/Contemporary Period
C. Nationalistic and Revolutionary
D. Pre-Colonial Period
2. Melissa teaches kindergarten. She enjoys D
singing and chanting proverbs and melodies while
sharing folktales and epic tales with her students.
Which period saw the beginning of this literature?
A. American Regime
B. Modern/Contemporary Period
D. Pre-Colonial Period
3. In this period, religious books were written, D
such as Doctrina Cristiana and Urbana and
Felisa, to support or contradict the Catholic
Church.
A. American Regime
B. Japanese Occupation
D. Spanish Colonization
4. The use of the English language in Filipino B
literature was prohibited in this period. Many
Filipino writers decided to use Tagalog for their
literary works.
A. American Regime
B. Japanese Occupation
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5. This period presented new trends in writing A

using modern technology.
A. Modern/Contemporary
B. Nationalistic and Revolutionary
C. Pre-Colonial Period
6. Which is true about Philippine literature? B
A. Because the early Filipinos were uneducated,

no written literary works were created at that
period.
B. Philippine literature existed even during pre-
colonial period.
C. When the Spaniards arrived to conquer the
Philippines, Philippine literature was first
introduced.
D. When compared to other countries’ literature,
Philippine literature pales in significance.
7. The use of the vernacular in regional literature B
is ___________
A. discouraged because many people do not
understand a piece not written in either English or
Tagalog
B. encouraged so that the culture and tradition of
a people are upheld despite effects of modernity
C. opposed for the reason that it constraints the
expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas of a
writer
D. affirmed by many for it allows free flow of
feelings and in-sights not understandable to
readers
8. Many Filipino authors, writers, or poets are B
encouraged to use the mother tongue as the
medium of expression in their craft because
_______.
A. readers fail to comprehend a piece not written
in either English or Tagalog
B. our people’s culture and tradition are upheld
through this despite effects of colonization or even
modernity

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C. the expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas

of a writer are emphasized in the personalized
codes that they use
D. the continuous flow of feelings and insights
are inhibited when a foreign language is used
instead
9. Philippine regional literature has become rich D
and varied because of _______.
A. the contributions of numerous artists who
patterned after the Western literary masters.
B. the nationalistic fervor of texts written in
various stages of our history as a nation.
C. various topics used as themes by the writers
and their alignment to world events.
D. the archipelagic nature of the Philippines, its
geographical features, and the presence of various
ethno-linguistic groups in the country.
10. The development of literature in the D
Philippines __________.
A. is given life only in the oral tradition of the
country.
B. could reflect the richness of our country’s
resources.
C. may be attributed to both local and foreign
influences.
D. grew and prospered alongside the country’s
history.
Identify representative texts and authors 11. Which of the following is considered as the A
from each region (e.g. engage in oral first Philippine folk epic to be recorded in written
history research with focus on key form?
personalities from the students’
region/province/ town) A. Biag ni Lam-ang
B. Hinilawod
C. Maragtas
D. Parang Sabir
12. He is a Spanish-Filipino multilingual author C
that has been devoted to preserve Spanish culture
as an important element of Filipino identity.
A. Alice Tan Gonzales

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B. Emigdio Alvarez Enriquez

C. Guillermo Gomez Rivera
D. Nicomedes Joaquin
13. He is considered as Poet of the Century and A
became famous because of his free verse.
A. Jose Garcia Villa

B. Nicomedes Joaquin
C. NVM Gonzales
D. Paz Benitez Marquez
14. Which is a famous song in Bicol? A
A. Ili-ili
B. Mambayu
C. Oyayi
D. Sarung Banggi
15. Who opposed violence and supported political C
reforms during the Spanish colonial period?
A. Andres Bonifacio
B. Francisco Balagtas
C. Jose P. Rizal
D. Emilio Jacinto
Differentiate/compare and contrast the 16. Suppose a novel is about a young woman B
various 21st century literary genres and named Daniella who moves out of her parents’
the ones from the earlier genres/periods house and moves into a new apartment owned by
citing their elements, structures and Hector, with whom she feels an unexpected
traditions. emotional connection. What genre of popular
fiction is the novel likely to be in?
A. Hyperpoetry
B. Chick Literature
C. Flash Fiction
D. Manga
17. Danilo loves to read triple-media literature on A
his laptop. He engaged in navigation, reading, and
viewing. To which literary genre does it belong?
A. Digi-Fiction
B. Illustrated Novels

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C. Graphic Novels
D. Blog
18. The story of The Art of Truth deals with A
reality, and it is rich in ideas and flavors. To what
literary genre does it belong?
A. Creative Nonfiction
B. Graphic Novels
C. Illustrated Novels
D. Hyperpoetry
19. Mrs. Valdez used to collect quotations, C
inspirational phrases, and lines that she found
online. To what literary genre does it belong?
A. Digi-fiction
B. Flash Fiction
C. Hyperpoetry
D.Textula
20. In her 124-word story “What Is to Come,” B
Lilledeshan Bose tells the story of a woman whose
husband, a congressman, has another woman.
Which genre is the most appropriate classification
for it?
A. Digi-fiction
B. Flash Fiction
C. Hyperpoetry
D. Textula
21. In the six-word flash fiction story, “For sale: C
baby shoes never worn,” what could be the story
behind it?
A. The child is too old to wear baby clothes.

B. The baby did not want to wear shoes.
C. A couple lost a baby and they had to sell the
things which the baby was supposed to use.
D. A group of criminals is selling babies.
22. John Daniel likes the stories of Naruto and D
Hunter x Hunter. To which literary genre does it
belong?

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A. Creative Nonfiction
B. Digi-Fiction
C. Graphic Novel
D. Manga
23. Russelle wrote a special poem for his crush D

and sent it through chat. To which literary genre
does it belong?
A. Digi-fiction
B. Flash Fiction
C. Hyperpoetry
D. Textula
24. The ABC Company created a website that A
displays information about their products and
services. To which literary genre does it belong?
A. Blog
B. Creative Nonfiction
C. Digi-fiction
D. Flash Fiction
25. Manila Encounters narrates one-shot stories C
online with surprise endings. To which literary
genre does it belong?
A. Blog
B. Creative Nonfiction
C. Flash Fiction
D. Hyperpoetry
Analyze the figures of speech and other 26. What figure of speech is used in the lines: D
literary techniques and devices in the The land has need
text of young blood
A. Hyperbole
B. Irony
C. Metaphor
D. Personification

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27. Which among the following uses metaphor? C
A. Not being able to agree as to which was

stronger than the two, they called upon the wind to
make the decision.
B. The Spaniards came and dominated him for
more than three hundred years.
C. This may give you the idea that the Filipino is
a philosopher.
D. The bamboo tree was wiser.
28. Which of the following correctly states why D
literary writers use figures of speech?
A. Literary writers use figures of speech to
puzzle the readers.
B. Literary writers use figures of speech to
lengthen their works.
C. Literary writers use figures of speech to make
their works popular.
D. Literary writers use figures of speech to
enhance the artistic quality of their works.
29. Which of the following figures of speech is D
used in the passage below?
I wandered lonely as a cloud
that floats on high o’er vales and hills
- The Daffodils (William Wordsworth)
A. Hyperbole
B. Irony
C. Metaphor
D. Simile
30. Which of the following figures of speech is A
used in the passage below?
I had to wait in the station for ten days
– an eternity.
- The Heart of Darkness (Joseph Conrad)
A. Hyperbole
B. Irony
C. Metaphor
D. Simile

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31. It is a figurative language to evoke sensory B

experience or create picture with words for a
reader through the appealing of our senses.
A. Hyperbole
B. Imagery
C. Irony
D. Personification
32. In the essay “Literature and Society,” Salvador D
P. Lopez says the writer, “He is no longer a florist,
scissors in hand gathering lovely blossoms; he has
become a tiller of the soil, spade in hand, digging
into the roots of things and planting seeds.” What
kind of figure of speech does Lopez use to
describe the writer?
A. Hyperbole
B. Imagery
C. Irony
D. Personification
33. Which is NOT a characteristic of Poetry? A
A. free flow of sentences

B. measured and controlled
C. persona and addressee
D. aesthetic quality
34. It is a poetic imagery that appeals the sense of C

touch by describing how something physically
feels, such as its temperature, texture, or other
sensation.
A. auditory
B. kinesthetic
C. tactile
D. visual
35. A marriage counselor divorcing his third wife B
is an example of what figure of speech?
A. Hyperbole

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B. Irony
C. Metaphor
D. Simile
Appreciate the contributions of the 36. Who is the writer of Footnote to Youth and C
canonical Filipino writers to the has a pen name “Doveglion”?
development of national literature
A. Amado V. Hernandez
B. Carlos P. Romulo
C. Jose Garcia Villa
D. Nick Joaquin
37. What does the term "tripeople" in Mindanao B
refer to?
A. Moros, foreign settlers, and Christian settlers
B. Moros, Lumads, and Christian settlers
C. People with identify crises
D. Three ethnic groups
38. What makes Mindanawon and Visayan A

literature limited?
A. There is a lack of support from the bigger
publishing houses and the government.
B. Writers from Visayas and Mindanao are not
well-trained.
C. Their literature is banned across the
Philippines.
D. Writers from Luzon are considered
exceptional.
39. What does the term "Canonical Author" mean? B
A. Authors mainly concern about the topic

"war"
B. Highly respected literary authors
C. Authors who are not recognized
D. Writers during colonial period
40. What is common among these literary genres: D

legends, myths, fables, biographies, novels, and
short stories?
A. They are based on true historic events.
B. They are all non-fiction prose.

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C. They are all written in lines.

D. They all have stories to tell.
Explain the literary, biographical, 41. The song “Papel” by Joey Ayala can be D
linguistic, and sociocultural contexts analyzed using what type of literary criticism?
and discuss how they enhance the text’s
meaning and enrich the reader’s A. Biographical
understanding B. Historical
C. Reader Response
D. Sociocultural
42. In analyzing a text based on its biographical C
context, a reader __________.
A. identifies the images used by the author
B. compares the literary work to other works
C. gathers relevant facts about the author’s life
D. examines the style and techniques used by
the author
43. Examines how sexuality influences the B
creation and reception of literary works” the
statement being described belongs to which
Literary criticism?
A. Biographical Criticism
B. Gender Criticism
C. Psychological Criticism
D. New Historicism Criticism
44. Which of the following best describes a B
biographical context?
A. The text's vocabulary, sentence structures,
and literary form.
B. The beliefs, education, culture, and
experiences of the author.
C. The readers’ own experiences, culture,
education, and beliefs.
D. The events and ideas that surround an author
and help shape his or her writing.
45. Which of the following is NOT true about C
literature?
A. It is a form of expression.
B. It is based on orchestrated events.
C. It only focuses on the author’s life.

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D. It can be based on real events.

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Republic of the Philippines

21ST CENTURY LITERATURE FROM THE PHILIPPINES AND THE WORLD

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

MELC TEST ITEM ANSWER KEY

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5. This period presented new trends in writing A

A. Because the early Filipinos were uneducated,

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C. the expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas

A. Alice Tan Gonzales

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B. Emigdio Alvarez Enriquez

A. Jose Garcia Villa

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A. The child is too old to wear baby clothes.

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23. Russelle wrote a special poem for his crush D

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27. Which among the following uses metaphor? C

A. Not being able to agree as to which was

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31. It is a figurative language to evoke sensory B

A. free flow of sentences

34. It is a poetic imagery that appeals the sense of C

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38. What makes Mindanawon and Visayan A

A. Authors mainly concern about the topic

40. What is common among these literary genres: D

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C. They are all written in lines.

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D. It can be based on real events.

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