21st Century Literature Quiz

Which of the following best describes 21st Century Literature?

• Literature that only focuses on historical events

• Literature that embraces diverse voices and contemporary issues

• Literature that avoids technology or digital formats

• Literature that sticks strictly to traditional forms

What is a major characteristic of 21st Century Literature?

• It emphasizes personal and global identity issues

• It only uses formal and classical language

• It disregards cultural diversity

• It follows a strict genre classification

Which literary device is used when an object represents a deeper meaning?

• Irony

• Symbolism

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

Who is a prominent Filipino author known for the novel *Ilustrado*, which critiques Philippine society?

• Nick Joaquin

• Lourd de Veyra

• Miguel Syjuco

• Carlos Bulosan

How does 21st Century Literature often present its themes?

• Through simple, straightforward storytelling only

• Through complex, fragmented, or multi-perspective narratives

• By avoiding current social or political topics

• Through purely romantic and escapist themes

What kind of language is typical in 21st Century Literature?

• Strictly formal and academic

• Accessible and varied, reflecting real-world speech and diverse styles

• Only poetic and archaic language

• Language that avoids slang or colloquialism

What is *flash fiction*?

• A story that contains a lot of flashbacks

• A story told through pictures

• A very short story, often under 1000 words

• A story with no dialogue

What role does technology play in 21st Century Literature?

• It is never mentioned or incorporated

• It is often integrated as part of storytelling, both in content and format

• It is considered a distraction from true literature

• It is only relevant in science fiction genres

Why is literature considered a reflection of society?

• It always includes exact historical facts

• It records weather patterns and natural events

• It explores human experiences, values, and cultures

• It avoids controversial social issues

What is a common theme explored in 21st Century Literature?

• Exploration of identity in a globalized world

• Only classical mythology

• Only historical romance

• Exclusively fantasy worlds with no connection to reality