General English and Literature Quiz

What is a defining characteristic of 21st-century literature?

• It focuses only on historical events.

• It is primarily oral in nature.

• It reflects technological, cultural, and social changes.

• It avoids controversial topics.

Who is the author of Ilustrado, a contemporary novel that explores Philippine history and identity?

• Lualhati Bautista

• Miguel Syjuco

• Nick Joaquin

• F. Sionil José

What genre best describes digital literature such as hyperpoetry and interactive fiction?

• Postmodern Literature

• Oral Literature

• Electronic Literature

• Magic Realism

Which of the following is a theme commonly found in 21st-century literature?

• The role of artificial intelligence

• Colonial conquest

• The decline of feudalism

• The invention of printing press

Which contemporary Filipino writer won the Man Asian Literary Prize for The Sympathizer?

• Jose Dalisay Jr.

• Miguel Syjuco

• Viet Thanh Nguyen

• Gina Apostol

Which of the following is an example of expository writing?

• A short story

• A research paper explaining climate change

• A poem about love

• A fictional novel

What is the main purpose of persuasive writing?

• To entertain the audience

• To inform readers of factual events

• To convince the audience to adopt a viewpoint

• To narrate a story from a first-person perspective

In academic writing, which part of an essay provides a summary of the main ideas?

• Introduction

• Body paragraphs

• Conclusion

• Thesis statement

Which sentence is an example of a coherent paragraph?

• The car was red. It was fast. I like ice cream.

• The importance of reading cannot be overstated. It enhances vocabulary, improves comprehension, and fosters critical thinking skills.

• The dog barked. The sky is blue. Math is difficult.

• Running is good. The ocean is deep. I saw a butterfly.

What is plagiarism in academic writing?

• Giving credit to sources properly

• Rewriting ideas in your own words

• Copying someone else's work without proper attribution

• Using references in a research paper