Worksheets21st Century Literature (Introduction to Philippine Literature)
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
SURNAME, First name MI
4 lines
2.
What is the best definition of literature?
a)
A. Literature covers both oral and written forms of works for expressive and imaginative purposes.
b)
B. Literature is limited to written materials that gain artistic merit for human expression.
c)
C. Literature is written solely to inform and persuade.
d)
D. Literature is anything written and published.
3.
Which genre of literature observes sounds and rhythms for aesthetic purpose in expressing one's feelings, ideas, and beliefs?
a)
A. Fiction
b)
B. Non-fiction
c)
C. Prose
d)
D. Poetry
4.
In which type of literature do legends, folktales, short stories, and any novels belong?
a)
A. Art
b)
B. Fiction
c)
C. Non-fiction
d)
D. Poetry
5.
Which literary form refers to verses that depict extraordinary strength, adventure, and heroism?
a)
A. Epic
b)
B. Fairy tale
c)
C. Legend
d)
D. Myth
6.
What element of story is depicted in this given statement: "The King is very ill and his sons rival each other in catching a bird"?
a)
A. Character
b)
B. Conflict
c)
C. Setting
d)
A. Theme
7.
What is called as the turning point in a story?
a)
A. Climax
b)
B. Denouement
c)
C. Exposition
d)
D. Plot
8.
What element of plot is depicted in this given statement: "Everything changed when she showed unparalleled strength and courage."?
a)
A. Climax
b)
B. Falling action
c)
C. Resolution or denouement
d)
D. Rising action
9.
The famous work written by Dr. Jose P. Rizal entitled "El Filibusterismo" reflects the daily experiences and struggles of our Filipinos during his time. In which genre does it belong?
a)
A. Drama
b)
B. Non-fiction prose
c)
C. Poetry
d)
D. Prose fiction
10.
What is most likely the theme of literary text during early Spanish period?
a)
A. Equality
b)
B. Nationalism
c)
C. Nature
d)
D. Religion and morality
11.
Which period in the history of Philippine literature did the Spanish, American, and Japanese come to our country?
a)
A. Colonial Period
b)
B. Period of Apprenticeship
c)
C. Post-colonial Period
d)
D. Pre-colonial Period
12.
Which is NOT a description of literature?
a)
A. Literature is a way to understand human nature and to know a nation.
b)
B. Literature came from the French word litera which means letters.
c)
C. Literature is a term used to describe written or spoken material.
d)
D. Literature deals with ideas, thoughts, and emotions of man.
13.
In which period did chants, proverbs, songs, and folk narratives first emerge?
a)
A. American Period
b)
B. Post-colonial Period
c)
C. Pre-colonial Period
d)
D. Spanish Period
14.
Who brought Protestantism to the Philippines?
a)
A. American
b)
B. Chinese
c)
C. Japanese
d)
D. Spanish
15.
What is common among these literary genres: legends, myths, fables, biographies, novels, and short stories?
a)
A. They are based on true historic events.
b)
B. They are all non-fiction prose.
c)
C. They are all written in lines.
d)
D. They all have stories to tell.
16.
Which cannot be found in poetry?
a)
A. paragraphs
b)
B. rhyme scheme
c)
C. rhythm
d)
D. stanzas
17.
What element of a story is depicted in this text: “It was 1986. The country was still euphoric for having ended a terrible regime”?
a)
A. conflict
b)
B. point of view
c)
C. setting
d)
D. theme
18.
What element of a story is depicted in this text: “The hero faces the fiercest enemy of all- his monstrous other self”?
a)
A. Character
b)
B. Conflict
c)
C. Plot
d)
D. Setting
19.
What element of a story is depicted in this text: “Her name is Ella, 26 years old. Her neighbors think she’s feisty.”?
a)
A. Character
b)
B. Conflict
c)
C. Plot
d)
D. Theme
20.
Which element of poetry is shown in these lines of the poem entitled "Ang Babaing Nangarap Nang Gising" by Virgilio Almario?
Naisumpa niya noong dalagita
Na siya'y aahon
Mula sa malansa at bukid na basa
Ng liblib na nayon;
a)
A. Alliteration
b)
B. Assonance
c)
C. Onomatopoeia
d)
D. Rhyme
21.
Which is true about Philippine literature?
a)
A. Early Filipinos were illiterate which explains why there were no written literary texts produced at the time.
b)
B. Philippine literature was only introduced when the Spaniards came to conquer the Philippines.
c)
C. Philippine literature is nothing compared to the literary masterpieces of other countries.
d)
D. Philippine literature existed even during pre-colonial period.
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