CONTEMPORARY, POPULAR, AND EMERGENT LITERATURE

PRACTICE TEST

1. When did the era of contemporary literature begin?

a) Before World War II
b) During World War II
c) After World War II
d) During the Cold War
Answer: c) After World War II

2. What is the main purpose of Popular Literature?

a) To display the essence of the literary work itself
b) To appeal to the general public and make a profit
c) To deal with abstract problems
d) To promote specific social or political viewpoints
Answer: b) To appeal to the general public and make a profit

3. Which of the following literary works can be classified as emergent literature?

a) "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
b) "1984" by George Orwell
c) "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger
d) "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Answer: a) "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

4. Meanwhile Sethe’s house has long been troubled by the angry, destructive ghost of her baby, who died
nameless and whose tombstone is engraved with single word: Beloved What point of view was used in
the text?
a. Omniscient
b. First Person
c. Third Person Limited
d. Third Person Omniscient
ANS: C

5.What is the main conflict in “All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury?

A) The conflict between the children and the teacher
B) The conflict between the children and the rain
C) The conflict between the children's jealousy and Margot's happiness
D) The conflict between the children's fear and their desire to see the sun
Answer: C) The conflict between the children's jealousy and Margot's happiness

The story is set on Venus, where it rains constantly and the sun only comes out for a couple of hours
every seven years. The main character, Margot, is a nine-year-old girl who remembers what it feels like to
see the sun, unlike her classmates who were born on Venus and have never seen it. The other children
are jealous of Margot and bully her, causing her to become withdrawn and sad.

On the day that the sun is due to appear, the children are excited and cannot wait to see it. However, they
lock Margot in a closet and forget about her, so she misses the sun entirely. When they let her out, she is
heartbroken and the other children feel guilty for what they have done.

The story explores themes of bullying, jealousy, conformity, and the importance of diversity and
individuality. It also highlights the beauty of nature and the need for humans to appreciate and protect it.

6.What is the effect of the rain on the characters in the story of All Summer in a Day ?
A) It causes them to feel depressed and hopeless
B) It helps them to appreciate the beauty of the world
C) It heightens their sense of wonder and imagination
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D) It represents the oppressive and conformist society in which they live
Answer: D) It represents the oppressive and conformist society in which they live

7.What is the significance of Margot's character in the story of All Summer in a Day?
A) She represents the beauty and wonder of nature
B) She symbolizes the danger of conformity and groupthink
C) She represents the need for diversity and individuality
D) She symbolizes the oppressive and conformist society in which they live
Answer: C) She represents the need for diversity and individuality

8.Which contemporary literature is about a girl named Leah who discovers that her father has poisoned
their family's Bible with strychnine?
a. The Poisoned Bible
b. Beloved
c. To Kill a Mocking Bird
d. The Kite Runner
ANS: A

9. Which character in To Kill a Mockingbird embodies the idea of moral courage?

a. Atticus Finch
b. Scout Finch
c. Boo Radley
d. Tom Robinson
Answer: a. Atticus Finch

10.What is the significance of the mockingbird symbol in To Kill a Mockingbird?

a. It represents the unjust treatment of African Americans in Maycomb
b. It symbolizes the innocence and vulnerability of those who are unfairly targeted
c. It represents the hypocrisy of the justice system in Maycomb
d. It symbolizes the danger of stereotypes and prejudice
Answer: b. It symbolizes the innocence and vulnerability of those who are unfairly targeted

11. What is enjambment in poetry?

a. The use of rhyme in a poem
b. The repetition of words or phrases in a poem
c. When there is a natural pause at the end of a poetic line
d. When there is no written or natural pause at the end of a poetic line, so that the word-flow carries over
to the next line
Answer: d
Enjambment example:
From "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost:
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,And sorry I could not travel bothAnd be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I couldTo where it bent in the undergrowth;

In the first stanza of this poem, there is no pause at the end of the second line, which encourages the
reader to continue to the next line.

12.What is placement in poetry?

a. The way words and poetic lines are placed on the page of a poem
b. The rhythm and meter of a poem
c. The number of stanzas in a poem
d. The use of literary devices in a poem
Answer: a
Placement example:
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From "Buffalo Bill's" by E.E. Cummings:
Buffalo Bill's
defunct
who used to
ride a watersmooth-silver
stallion
and break onetwothreefourfive pigeonsjustlikethat

In this poem, Cummings plays with placement to create a visual effect, with the first line standing alone
and the following lines arranged to create a sense of motion.

13.What is the role of capitalization and punctuation in poetry?

a. To strictly follow grammatical rules
b. To emphasize the theme of the poem
c. To highlight the use of literary devices in a poem
d. To serve the poet's artistic vision
Answer: d

Capitalization and Punctuation example:

From "anyone lived in a pretty how town" by E.E. Cummings:
anyone lived in a pretty how town
(with up so floating many bells down)
spring summer autumn winter
he sang his didn't he danced his did
In this poem, Cummings uses lowercase letters and minimal punctuation to create a sense of informality
and freedom from convention.

14. What figurative language is present in this line excluding grammatical structure?
"Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."

a.Chiasmus
b. Epistrophe
c.Symploce
d.Polyptoton

ANS: C
1. Anaphora - repetition of the same word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or
sentences, as in Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous speech: "I have a dream..."
2. Epistrophe - repetition of the same word or phrase at the end of successive clauses or sentences,
as in Winston Churchill's famous speech: "We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing
grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills..."
3. Symploce - combination of anaphora and epistrophe, in which a word or phrase is repeated at
both the beginning and end of successive clauses or sentences, as in John F. Kennedy's famous speech:
"Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."
4. Chiasmus - repetition of a grammatical structure in reverse order, as in John F. Kennedy's
famous quote: "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."
5. Antithesis - opposition or contrast of ideas or words in parallel structure, as in Charles Dickens'
famous opening to A Tale of Two Cities: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age
of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness..."
6. Parallelism - repetition of the same grammatical structure in successive phrases or clauses, as in
Abraham Lincoln's famous quote: "Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not
perish from the earth."
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15.What literary device is present in this line?
"I'm so egg-cited for breakfast this morning!"

a. Epizeuxis
b. Anthimeria
c. Hendiadys
d. Synaloepha
ANS: A

1. Hypallage - the use of a word or phrase that is grammatically connected to one part of a sentence
but semantically connected to another part. Example: "She wore her confidence, her red dress
shining brightly."
2. Metaplasmus - intentionally misspelling a word to create a new meaning or emphasize a point.
Example: "I'm so egg-cited for breakfast this morning!"
3. Epizeuxis - repeating a word or phrase for emphasis or rhetorical effect. Example: "I want you to
know, know, know that I love you."
4. Polyptoton - using multiple forms of the same root word in a single sentence or phrase. Example:
"We watched the running of the runners."
5. Hendiadys - expressing a single idea using two nouns joined by "and" instead of an adjective and
a noun. Example: "I had a nice cup of coffee and a chat with my friend."
6. Synaloepha - the merging of two syllables at the end of one word with the beginning of the next
word to create a single syllable. Example: "Th'uncertain glory of an April day" (Shakespeare's
Sonnet 33).
7. Anthimeria - using one part of speech in place of another, such as using a noun as a verb.
Example: "She tabled the proposal for now."

16. A teacher tells his students, "Let's book it to class." Which literary device is used in this sentence?
a. Anthimeria
b. Hendiadys
c. Polyptoton
d. Hypallage
ANS: A

Metaplasmus - intentionally misspelling a word to create a new meaning or emphasize a point. Example:
"I'm so egg-cited for breakfast this morning!"

Epizeuxis - repeating a word or phrase for emphasis or rhetorical effect. Example: "I want you to know,
know, know that I love you."

Polyptoton - using multiple forms of the same root word in a single sentence or phrase. Example: "We
watched the running of the runners." Hendiadys - expressing a single idea using two nouns joined by
"and" instead of an adjective and a noun. Example: "I had a nice cup of coffee and a chat with my friend."
Synaloepha - the merging of two syllables at the end of one word with the beginning of the next word to
create a single syllable. Example: "Th'uncertain glory of an April day" (Shakespeare's Sonnet 33).

Anthimeria - using one part of speech in place of another, such as using a noun as a verb. Example: "She
tabled the proposal for now."

17. A blogger writes, "The laughter of the crowd bounced off the walls, echoing and reverberating." Which
literary device is used in this sentence?
a. Hypallage
b. Synaloepha
c. Polyptoton
d. Epizeuxis
ANS: A
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18.The use of “he who must be named” in reference to Voldemort in Harry Potter is an example of what
figurative language?
a.Periphrasis
b.Aporia
c.Enallage
d. Epistrophe
ANS: A

eriphrasis - using a longer phrase to express a meaning instead of a shorter, more direct way of saying it.
Example: "He who must not be named" instead of "Voldemort".

Epistrophe - repeating the same word or phrase at the end of successive clauses or sentences. Example:
"When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child."

Aporia - expressing doubt or uncertainty about something, often by asking rhetorical questions. Example:
"Do I dare / Disturb the universe?" (T.S. Eliot, "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock")

Chiasmus - repeating a phrase in reverse order to create a different meaning or emphasis. Example: "Ask
not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." (John F. Kennedy)

Enallage - intentionally using incorrect grammar or syntax for rhetorical effect. Example: "Me and him
went to the store" instead of "He and I went to the store."

19. What figurative language is present in this line?

"Me and him went to the store"

a.Periphrasis
b.Aporia
c.Enallage
d. Epistrophe
ANS: C

20. In the play "Hamilton" by Lin-Manuel Miranda, what is the main conflict that drives the plot?
a. Alexander Hamilton's personal desire for power and success
b. The love triangle between Alexander Hamilton, Eliza Schuyler, and Maria Reynolds
c. The tension between the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties
d. The struggle for American independence and the formation of a new nation
Answer: d. The struggle for American independence and the formation of a new nation
"Hamilton" is a Broadway musical that tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, one of America's founding
fathers. The musical, written and composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, features hip-hop, R&B, and pop
music to tell the story of Hamilton's rise from an immigrant to George Washington's right-hand man and
eventually the first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States. Along the way, the musical explores
Hamilton's relationships with his wife, Eliza Schuyler, and his friend-turned-enemy, Aaron Burr,
culminating in the famous duel that ended Hamilton's life. The play has received critical acclaim for its
diverse cast, innovative storytelling, and unique approach to American history.

21.Which character in To Kill a Mockingbird is accused of rape?

a. Atticus Finch
b. Scout Finch
c. Boo Radley
d. Tom Robinson
ANS: D
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22. Which are the following slang is/are NOT used in the contemporary world?
I.Lit
II.Ghosted
III.Vibe check
IV.Caight 3k

A.I,II, III
B.I,II,III,IV
C.I and II
D.IV

ANS: D

23.What specific literary genre is The Most Beautiful Boy in the World?
a. novel
b. short story
c. memoir
d. diary

ANS: C

24. Why do the parchment of a hornbooks is placed into a wooden frame?

a.For durability
b.Easy to handle
c.For design
d. For contemporary elegance

ANS: A

25. What is the main theme of "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets"?
a. The power of friendship and loyalty
b. The dangers of prejudice and discrimination
c. The importance of family and heritage
d. The struggle between good and evil
Answer: b. The dangers of prejudice and discrimination

26. What is the most common theme found in pop literature in the Philippines?
A. Love and romance
B. Social justice and activism
C. Historical events and figures
D. Existentialism and personal growth
Answer: A. Love and romance

27. What literary award did Life of Pi win in 2002?

A. The Pulitzer Prize
B. The National Book Award
C. The Man Booker Prize
D. The Nobel Prize in Literature
Answer: C. The Man Booker Prize

28. In the short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson, what is the author's purpose in using irony?
A. To create a sense of humor and lightness in the story
B. To highlight the importance of tradition and ritual
C. To show the dangers of blindly following tradition and societal norms
D. To provide a twist ending that surprises the reader
Answer: C. To show the dangers of blindly following tradition and societal norms
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29. In the novel "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins, what is the primary theme?
A. The dangers of social media
B. The struggle for self-discovery
C. The impact of trauma on memory and perception
D. The consequences of climate change
Answer: C.

30. What is the main message conveyed in the novel "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas?
A. The importance of family and community
B. The effects of police brutality and racial profiling
C. The dangers of substance abuse
D. The struggle for acceptance and belonging
Answer: B.

31. Which of the following lines from Mary Oliver's "The Summer Day" demonstrates aporia?
a. "I do not know what it is about you that closes / and opens; only something in me understands"
b. "Tell me, what else should I have done? / Doesn't everything die at last, and too soon?"
c. "Doesn't everything have to end, and before that / the evenings must grow longer and longer, the
woods / must decay and fall because if we didn't have darkness / and death then how would we know the
light?"
d. "I don't know exactly what a prayer is. / I do know how to pay attention"
Answer: b. "Tell me, what else should I have done? / Doesn't everything die at last, and too soon?"

32."We watched the running of the runners."

What figurative language is used?
a. Polyptoton
b. Chiasmus
c.Metaphor
d. Epistrophe
ANS: A

33. In "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" by J.K. Rowling, which literary element is most
prevalent in the scene where Harry discovers he is a wizard?
A. Symbolism
B. Foreshadowing
C. Irony
D. Alliteration
Answer: B. Foreshadowing

34. Who is known as the "Father of Second Language Acquisition"?

A) Dr. Rod Ellis
B) Dr. Seuss
C) Dr. Stephen Krashen
D) Dr. James Asher
Answer: A) Dr. Rod Ellis

35.According to Dr. Rod Ellis, what is literature?

A) The written expression of human imagination
B) The verbal expression of human imagination
C) The visual expression of human imagination
D) The musical expression of human imagination
Answer: B) The verbal expression of human imagination

36.What is the primary means by which a culture transmits itself, according to Dr. Rod Ellis?
A) Language
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B) Literature
C) Music
D) Art
Answer: B) Literature

37.What is the nature of literature?

A) The expression of human feelings, thoughts, and ideas through language
B) The expression of human experiences through music
C) The expression of human experiences through visual art
D) The expression of human experiences through dance
Answer: A) The expression of human feelings, thoughts, and ideas through language

38.What are the two categories of literature according to Kleden?

A) Literary and non-literary
B) Fictional and non-fictional
C) Imaginative and non-imaginative
D) Verbal and visual
Answer: A) Literary and non-literary

39.What is the difference between literary and non-literary texts according to Kleden?
A) Literary texts only consist of textual meaning, while non-literary texts only consist of referential
meaning.
B) Literary texts only consist of referential meaning, while non-literary texts only consist of textual
meaning.
C) Literary texts consist of both textual and referential meaning, while non-literary texts only consist of
referential meaning.
D) Literary texts consist of both textual and referential meaning, while non-literary texts only consist of
textual meaning.
Answer: C) Literary texts consist of both textual and referential meaning, while non-literary texts only
consist of referential meaning.

40.What is the appeal of literature?

A) The ability to impart moral values to readers
B) The ability to entertain readers
C) The ability to shape readers' ideology
D) The ability to preserve language
Answer: B) The ability to entertain readers

41. What skills can be developed through the use of comic strips in the classroom?
A) Cognitive, intellectual, and cultural skills only.
B) Social skills only.
C) Cognitive, intellectual, social, and cultural skills.
D.)None of these
ANS: C

42. What is the problem with post-modern literature and theory, according to the author?
A. There are too many texts to choose from
B. Postmoderns argue that text and meaning are separate
C. The literature is too difficult to understand
D. All of the above
Answer: B

43.Why is reading declining in popularity?

A. There are too many other activities to do that are easier and more entertaining
B. Reading is no longer taught in schools
C. People are not interested in learning
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D. None of the above
Answer: A

44.How do bad works of literature negatively affect the works that have lasting merit?
A. They decrease the demand for all books
B. They make people less likely to read for enjoyment
C. They increase the demand for brain candy
D. They make it harder for publishers to sell good books
Answer: B

45.According to Astrid Ensslin, why is hypertext poetry the most creative and trans-artistic genre?
A) Because it incorporates nomadism and brings the reader away from the verbal narrative
B) Because it includes multimedia components
C) Because it is a collaborative text
D) Because it includes hyperlinks
Answer: A) Because it incorporates nomadism and brings the reader away from the verbal narrative

46.What is one ancestral genre to hypertext poetry?

A) Oral poetry
B) Sonnet
C) Epic poetry
D) Villanelle- a nineteen-line poem with two rhymes throughout, consisting of five tercets and a quatrain,
with the first and third lines of the opening tercet recurring alternately at the end of the other tercets and
with both repeated at the close of the concluding quatrain.

Answer: A) Oral poetry

47.What makes it hard to link hypertext poetry to any formal poetry conventions?
A) Multimedia elements
B) Hyperlinks
C) Nonlinear reading
D) Interactive role of audience
Answer: A) Multimedia elements

48.What is the gutter in an illustrated novel?

A) The space between framed panels
B) The lines and borders that contain the panels
C) A distinct segment of the comic, containing images and text
D) A panel that takes up the whole page of a comic
Answer: A

49.What is the key characteristic of a Manga character's face?

A. Large nose
B. Big mouth
C. Oversized eyes
D. Pointed ears
Answer: C. Oversized eyes

50.What is a characteristic of a Doodle fiction?

A. It has elaborate illustrations
B. It does not have any illustrations
C. It incorporates doodle drawings and hand-written graphics
D. It has abstract drawings
Answer: C. It incorporates doodle drawings and hand-written graphics