Elements of a Short story

What emotions does Baldo experience when he first sees his brother Leon’s wife in “How My Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife”?

• He feels joy and excitement.

• He feels jealousy and resentment.

• He feels indifference and boredom.

• He feels confusion and fear.

Which author is associated with the short story context presented in this section?

• Manuel E. Arguilla

• Jose Garcia Villa

• Nick Joaquin

• Lualhati Bautista

Based on the section’s focus, what is the primary purpose of including the author’s biography?

• To provide entertainment through fiction

• To give background that helps understand the story’s context

• To compare the author with other writers

• To teach grammar rules

In the sentence "Badoy recounts what happened on the fun journey they had together," which definition best matches the vocabulary word recount?

• to forget an event

• to tell or describe events in detail

• to plan a future trip

• to argue about what happened

Which character is Leon’s bride in the short story “How My Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife”?

• Maria

• Baldo

• Leon

• Father

In a short story, what does the term "Characters" refer to?

• The setting and time of events

• The people or animals in the story

• The main problem and solution

• The theme or message of the story

Which description best matches a confidante in a story?

• A minor character who creates obstacles for the hero

• A close friend who serves as a trusted listener and advisor to the protagonist

• The narrator who tells the story from a third-person view

• A character whose traits are opposite the main character

A foil character is defined as which of the following?

• The main protagonist of the story

• A character who mirrors the hero’s traits

• A supporting character whose traits are opposite the main character

• The narrator who provides background information

According to the definition shown, which statement best describes a stock character?

• A character who changes attitudes and ideas throughout the story

• A character who remains consistent in attitude, perception, or ideas throughout the story

• A character who is always the main protagonist of the story

• A character who only appears once and then disappears

Which statement best describes Manuel E. Arguilla’s background, helping readers understand the cultural context that shapes societal norms and gender roles in his story?

• He was an American novelist from New York who wrote during World War I.

• He was an Ilokano writer from La Union, a patriot and martyr involved in the Philippine freedom movement during the Japanese invasion.

• He was a Spanish poet who lived in Manila during the 1800s.

• He was a modern blogger known for travel essays across Southeast Asia.