21st Century Remedial Exam

It is a body of written works which originated from oral traditions.

• folk literature

• literature

• literary text

• oral literature

A valid observation of literary development in the Philippines is that_________.

• History is recorded only in the oral tradition.

• Literary masterpieces are written by great persons with great remembrances.

• Literature developed alongside Philippine history.

• No literature could reflect the richness of our country's experiences.

Which of the following statement is NOT true about the precolonial literature of the Philippines?

• Precolonial literature includes chants, proverbs, and songs.

• Precolonial literature depicts the livelihood, customs, and traditions of the Filipinos during the Spanish occupation.

• Precolonial literature includes folk narratives like folktales, epics, and myths.

• Precolonial literature includes literature that were passed on from generation to generation through the word of mouth.

Because of the archipelagic nature of the Philippines, its geographical features, and the presence of various etho-linguistic groups in the country, regional literature has become__________.

• anti-modern

• nationalistic

• rich and varied

• short yet vivid

This story is told to explain a belief, a practice, or a natural phenomenon. What do you call this narrative?

• epic

• fable

• legend

• myth

This story is presented as history of place, animal, thing but is unlikely to be true.

• epic

• fable

• legend

• myth

What is being referred to in the riddle below? "Nang bata pa'y paruparo Nang tumanda ay latigo."

• banana

• belt

• string beans

• turnip

In this period, the sources of literature are usually the local native town folk.

• American

• Japanese

• Pre-Colonial

• Spanish

The arrival of this period signaled the transition to written literature.

• American

• Japanese

• Pre-Spanish

• Spanish

It is a lengthy narrative that has the role of heroes and damsel in distress.

• epic

• fable

• legend

• myth