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WorksheetsLIT 3E Philippine Literature
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Literature is best described as:
A collection of human ideas and emotions expressed through artful language
Any written text used in daily life
Works that reflect culture and imagination
Only fictional and poetic writings
Philippine literature is mainly characterized by:
Religious devotion
Reflection of Filipino identity and history
Western influence alone
Modern technology
One key reason to study literature is to:
Memorize ancient stories
Understand the nation’s identity and traditions
Replace historical records
Prepare for writing contests
Which of the following is not a reason for studying literature?
To learn historical context
To preserve cultural identity
To promote material wealth
To appreciate creativity
Early Philippine literature was:
Written in Latin and Spanish
Oral and passed through generations
Limited to government records
Exclusively written by priests
Philippine literature is written in:
Only Tagalog
English and Filipino only
Various languages including English, Spanish, and native dialects
Latin and Greek
Literature differs from history mainly because:
It records facts accurately
It expresses emotion and imagination
It uses numbers and statistics
It avoids metaphors and symbols
Which statement best reflects Philippine literature’s evolution?
It began after Spanish colonization
It has continuously evolved with history
It focuses only on modern forms
It was purely European-inspired
Which is the medium of instruction introduced by the Americans?
Spanish
English
Filipino
Latin
The Japanese period emphasized writing in:
English
Filipino and native languages
Latin
French
Which of the following is not a genre of nonfiction?
Speech
Essay
Biography
Fantasy
Which nonfiction form presents the author’s personal opinions and insights?
Essay
Biography
Novel
Editorial
A written account of a person’s own life is called:
Biography
Autobiography
Narrative
Diary
The primary purpose of a speech is:
To entertain
To persuade or inform
To confuse the audience
To narrate imaginary events
Drama is best performed through:
Written essays
Dialogue and action
Poetry readings
Silent gestures only
A story set in imaginary worlds or featuring magical creatures is:
Realistic fiction
Fantasy
Historical fiction
Biography
Which genre aims to amuse and entertain through wit?
Fable
Humor
Drama
Mythology
Fables often use:
Real-life heroes
Animals with human qualities
Historical figures
News reports
Fairy tales are usually intended for:
Children
Scholars
Scientists
Historians
Science fiction often deals with:
Ancient myths
Future science and technology
Folk wisdom
Nature spirits
The shortest form of fiction is:
Novel
Short story
Flash fiction
Epic
Legends are:
Based on complete fiction
Stories with both fact and imagination
Religious teachings
Fairy tales
Mythology often explains:
Political systems
Natural phenomena and human behavior
Laws of the land
Modern inventions
Which of the following is a Filipino epic?
Biag ni Lam-ang
Ibong Adarna
Florante at Laura
Noli Me Tangere
Which describes creative nonfiction?
Purely fictional writing
Factual narratives written with artistic style
Technical reports
Scientific journals
A blog is best defined as:
A printed literary essay
A web-based journal with personal or thematic posts
A historical novel
A poem about life
Chick-lit commonly features:
Women’s life and humor
Historical revolts
Religious themes
Scientific discoveries
Graphic novels differ from short stories because:
They are drawn in comic-book style
They have no dialogue
They are purely nonfiction
They are only for children
Realistic fiction means:
Impossible events
Situations that could happen in real life
Stories about animals
Legends of gods
Flash fiction focuses on:
Long plots
Extreme brevity and impact
Repetition of events
Complex characters only
During the Spanish period, most writings were:
Religious and propagandistic
Romantic and secular
Technological
Scientific
The awit and corrido are:
Epic poems
Narrative songs and metrical romances
Drama forms
Folk dances
The American period introduced:
Free verse and modern short stories
Religious chants
Komedya and pasyon
Haiku and tanka
The Japanese period promoted:
English writing
Filipino and vernacular languages
Latin education
Modern technology
Sarswela was popular during:
American period
Spanish period
Pre-colonial era
Japanese period
The pre-colonial period was characterized by:
Written documents
Oral traditions and rituals
English narratives
Revolutionary novels
Which period promoted nationalism through essays and plays?
Japanese period
American period
Spanish period
21st century
“Florante at Laura” is an example of:
Awit
Corrido
Sarswela
Epic
The 21st-century literature is known for being:
Gender-sensitive and technologically influenced
Limited to print only
Focused solely on religion
Detached from reality
Filipino literature today often:
Challenges traditional norms and explores diversity
Ignores modern issues
Centers only on colonial topics
Avoids cultural themes
Riddles in Filipino are called:
Bugtong
Salawikain
Harana
Talinghaga
Proverbs teach:
Science
Moral lessons and wisdom
Fairy tales
Myths
“Tabi-tabi po” is an example of:
Chant (Bulong)
Song
Epic
Poem
Which of the following are epics?
Darangen, Aliguyon, Biag ni Lam-ang
Dandansoy, Oyayi, Harana
Bugtong, Salawikain, Kwentong Bayan
Ibong Adarna, Florante at Laura, Noli Me Tangere
Folk songs are:
Written for royalty
Repetitive, didactic, and musical
Spoken only in ceremonies
Derived from myths
“The Legend of Maria Makiling” is an example of:
Myth
Legend
Epic
Fable
Fables often use:
Human heroes
Animals to teach moral lessons
Deities and gods
Historical figures
“The Flood Story” (Igorot) is a:
Folk tale
Epic
Poem
Myth
Folk speech includes:
Proverbs and riddles
Legends and myths
Epics and songs
Dramas and essays
Folk songs like “Atin Ku Pung Singsing” show:
Colonial faith
Regional and national culture
Scientific progress
Modern humor
