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Diagnostic Test for 21st Century Literature

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
  1. Which literary period in the Philippines is primarily characterized by oral traditions like epics, riddles, and folk songs?

a)

Spanish Colonial Period

b)

Pre-colonial Period

c)

American Colonial Period

d)

Japanese Occupation

2.
  1. During which period did literature shift from religious themes to more nationalistic and reform-oriented works?

a)

Pre-colonial Period

b)

Japanese Occupation

c)

Propaganda and Revolutionary Period

d)

Contemporary Period

3.
  1. "Noli Me Tángere" and "El Filibusterismo" by Jose Rizal were significant works during which literary period?

a)

American Colonial Period

b)

Spanish Colonial Period

c)

Post-War Republic

d)

Contemporary Period

4.
  1. The introduction of English as a medium of instruction heavily influenced Philippine literature during what period?

a)

Spanish Colonial Period

b)

Pre-colonial Period

c)

American Colonial Period

d)

Japanese Occupation

5.
  1. Which period saw a resurgence of interest in Filipino themes and a temporary decline in English literary output due to wartime restrictions?

a)

Spanish Colonial Period

b)

Pre-colonial Period

c)

American Colonial Period

d)

Japanese Occupation

6.
  1. The epic "Biag ni Lam-ang" is a representative text primarily from which Philippine region?

a)

Central Visayas

b)

Ilocos Region

c)

Bicol Region

d)

Mindanao

7.
  1. Which of the following works is considered one of the earliest examples of a Filipino novel written in English?

a)

Ang Mahal na Passion ni Jesu Cristong Panginoon Natin

b)

Florante at Laura

c)

A Child of Sorrow

d)

Dead Stars

8.
  1. The "Pasyon" is a lengthy narrative poem popular during the Spanish Colonial Period, focusing on what theme?

a)

Chivalry and romance

b)

Nationalism and revolution

c)

The passion and death of Christ

d)

Rural life and customs

9.
  1. "How My Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife" by Manuel Arguilla is a classic short story known for its depiction of?

a)

Urban poverty

b)

Provincial Life and customs

c)

Political Corruption

d)

Science Fiction

10.
  1. Which literary genre is "Florante at Laura" by Francisco Balagtas an example of?

a)

Senakulo

b)

Moro-Moro

c)

Korido

d)

Awit

11.
  1. The recurring idea or message in a literary work is known as?

a)

Plot

b)

Setting

c)

Theme

d)

Character

12.
  1. The struggle between opposing forces in a story is called the?

a)

Resolution

b)

Conflict

c)

Climax

d)

Exposition

13.
  1. Which literary element refers to the time and place in which a story occurs?

a)

Plot

b)

Character

c)

Theme

d)

Setting

14.
  1. The sequence of events in a story is known as?

a)

Conflict

b)

Plot

c)

Theme

d)

POV

15.

When a narrator tells a story using "I" and is a character within the story, what point of view is being used?

a)

Second Person

b)

Third person omniscient

c)

First person

d)

Third person limited

16.
  1. The use of an object or idea to represent something else is a literary technique called?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Symbolism

d)

Hyperbole

17.
  1. "The wind whispered secrets through the ancient trees." This sentence is an example of which literary device?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Personification

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Alliteration

18.
  1. An exaggeration for emphasis or effect (e.g., "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse") is known as?

a)

Simile

b)

Imagery

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Allusion

19.
  1. The emotional atmosphere or feeling created by a literary work is its?

a)

Tone

b)

Mood

c)

Theme

d)

Voice

20.
  1. When the audience knows something that a character in a play or story does not, it is an example of?

a)

Verbal Irony

b)

Situational Irony

c)

Dramatic Irony

d)

Sarcasm

21.
  1. Which 21st-century literary genre is characterized by short-form narratives designed to be read on mobile phones, often via text messages?

a)

Hyperpoetry

b)

Speculative Fiction

c)

Mobile Phone Textula

d)

Graphic Novel

22.
  1. A novel that combines traditional text with illustrations, comic book panels, or other visual elements is often categorized as a?

a)

Flash Fiction

b)

Digi-Fiction

c)

Blog

d)

Doodle Fiction

23.
  1. Juan Miguel Severo's works, often performed live and focusing on contemporary social issues, are prime examples of which 21st-century genre?

a)

Chick Lit

b)

Spoken Word Poetry

c)

Creative Non-fiction

d)

Hypertext Fiction

24.
  1. A short story, typically under 1,000 words, that focuses on a single incident or character, is known as?

a)

Novella

b)

Flash Fiction

c)

Microfiction

d)

Both B and C

25.
  1. Which genre blends factual reporting with literary techniques to tell a true story in an engaging, narrative style?

a)

Speculative Fiction

b)

Creative Non-fiction

c)

Chick Lit

d)

Hyperpoetry

26.
  1. The social, cultural, political, and historical circumstances surrounding a literary work are referred to as its?

a)

Plot

b)

Context

c)

Theme

d)

Genre

27.
  1. Understanding the author's biography can sometimes help in interpreting a text. This falls under which aspect of context?

a)

Historical Context

b)

Social Context

c)

Biographical Context

d)

Cultural Context

28.
  1. The practice of writing that aims to evoke a strong sensory experience for the reader is known as?

a)

Imagery

b)

Allusion

c)

Symbolism

d)

Foreshadowing

29.
  1. A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art within a text is called an?

a)

Analogy

b)

Allusion

c)

Irony

d)

Juxtaposition

30.
  1. What is the main purpose of a "Performance Task" in a literature class, according to modern pedagogical approaches?

a)

To test rote memorization of literary facts

b)

To allow students to demonstrate understanding and application of literary concepts through a creative output

c)

To simple present a literary work to an audience

d)

To assess only the student's public speaking skills

31.

  1. This is a battle of wits in the form of a riddle, common in pre-colonial Philippine literature.



(a)  

32.

  1. A type of metrical romance popular during the Spanish period, often about chivalry and adventure, meant for singing.



(a)  

33.

  1. The first Filipino novel in English, written by Zoilo Galang.



(a)  

34.

  1. This term refers to the overall meaning or message that an author intends to convey in a literary work.



(a)  

35.

  1. A drama that dramatizes the passion and death of Christ, popular during Holy Week.



(a)  

36.

  1. This is the perspective from which a story is told.



(a)  

37.

  1. A literary device where future events in a story are hinted at by the author.



(a)  

38.

  1. A poem of 17 syllables, arranged in three lines (5-7-5), made popular in the Japanese Occupation.



(a)  

39.

  1. This refers to the specific customs, beliefs, and values prevalent in the society when a literary work was created.



(a)  

40.

  1. A literary movement that emerged in the 21st century, combining text with visual elements like drawings or comics.



(a)  

41.
  1. Fables, myths, and legends are examples of prose narratives from the Pre-colonial Period.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

42.
  1. The Propaganda Movement primarily used Spanish as the language for their literary works to reach a wider audience in Spain.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

43.

Philippine literature in English flourished immediately after the Japanese Occupation.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

44.

Regional literary texts often provide unique insights into the specific cultures and traditions of different parts of the Philippines.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

45.
  1. The theme of love is exclusive to 21st-century literature and cannot be found in earlier Philippine literary periods.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

46.
  1. Flash fiction is generally longer than a traditional short story.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

47.
  1. A blog is considered a 21st-century literary genre.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

48.
  1. Literary elements and literary techniques are interchangeable terms and mean the exact same thing.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

49.
  1. Understanding the context of a text means only knowing when it was published.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

50.
  1. A "Performance Task" usually requires students to produce a tangible output or presentation.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE