21ST CENTURY LIT

It is a traditional Filipino dance and musical

style that originated in Batangas.

• KUMINTANG

• OYAYI

• BALITAW

The sky was painted shades of gold,
The waves came crashing to the shore.
A beauty in the light so bold,
A moment I could not ignore.

• AABB

• ABAB

• ABAB

• BABA

Choose the line that best uses reverse consonance.

• The fire dies beneath the snow.
  The night is still; the stars all glow.

• Near the rocks where rivers ran,
  Silence settled over man.

• He walked alone, his mind unclear,
  The path ahead was full of fear.

Which of the following best explains the cultural significance of Diona in pre-colonial Filipino society?

• It was a rhythmic chant used exclusively by tribal warriors during battle.

• It was a religious hymn introduced by Spanish missionaries to replace indigenous music traditions.

• It functioned as a traditional folk song that preserved communal values and was performed during significant life events.

What is the primary purpose of an origin myth in traditional literature?

• To provide instructions on how to survive natural disasters.

• To explain the origin of elements in the world such as the sun, rain, or death.

• To entertain through exaggerated stories of heroes and creatures.

• To narrate factual historical events using poetic language.

Who was the author of Footnote to Youth ? Use the pen name and write it in capital letters.

This is an emotionally appealing drama written in verse that tells a story and is intended to be recited or sung in front of the audience by a character speaking in poetry.

• LYRIC POETRY

• NARRATIVE POETRY

• DRAMATIC POETRY

I speak of how the world began,
Of rain, of fire, of beast and man.
In tales of gods or earth and sky,
I answer every how and why.
What am I?

• Myths

• Legends

• Fables

It is a question or

statement that requires creative

thinking to solve.

• Fables

• Myths

• Legends

• Riddle