WorksheetsLIT 3E MIDTERM EXAM
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 38mins
What is literature best described as?
Written, oral, or digital works with creative and lasting value
Only written works from ancient times
A scientific study of human society
A record of historical facts
What is the main theme of Philippine literature?
Filipino cuisine and tradition
Pre-colonial culture and socio-political history
American modernism
Modern pop culture
Why were early Filipino literary works not preserved in writing?
Because of Spanish censorship
They were passed orally from generation to generation
Because of lack of interest in writing
Printing was forbidden
Why do we study literature?
To learn the science of communication
To preserve national identity and culture
To memorize stories
To entertain readers only
What language was introduced as a medium of instruction by the Americans?
Filipino
Spanish
English
Latin
Which nonfiction type tells a factual story?
Narrative nonfiction
Drama
Poetry
Mythology
Which nonfiction form reflects an author’s opinion or outlook?
Essay
Speech
Biography
Tale
What is a biography?
The history of a nation
A story about another person’s life
A person’s own story
Fictional writing
What is an autobiography?
A biography written by someone else
A personal story written by oneself
A fictional narrative
A historical legend
Which nonfiction type is usually delivered orally?
Essay
Speech
Tale
Novel
Which genre is written for performance and uses dialogue and action?
Drama
Poetry
Fiction
Epic
Which genre uses rhythm and imagery to evoke emotion?
Drama
Poetry
Tale
Essay
Which genre involves imagined worlds and magical creatures?
Fantasy
Essay
Realism
Narrative nonfiction
Which genre focuses on amusement and comedy?
Humor
Fable
Legend
Tragedy
What is a fable characterized by?
Use of animals that speak and teach moral lessons
True-to-life human stories
Historical accuracy
Scientific facts
Which genre is usually written for children and includes magical creatures?
Fairy Tale
Myth
Epic
Riddle
Which genre deals with futuristic science or space?
Science Fiction
Mythology
Legend
Essay
What defines a short story?
Brief fiction read in one sitting
Epic poem
Long narrative
Historical record
What is the main feature of a mystery story?
Solving crimes or uncovering secrets
Exploring scientific theories
Teaching morals
Explaining origins
What is mythology?
A collection of legends about gods and creation
Modern fictional tales
Realistic short stories
Speeches and essays
What characterized the pre-colonial period?
Written literature only
Oral traditions such as songs, chants, and riddles
Religious manuscripts
Spanish influence
What are riddles called in Tagalog?
Bugtong
Tigmo
Paktakon
Atototdon
What do proverbs in Filipino culture aim to teach?
Wise lessons and moral behavior
Myths of gods
Scientific facts
Legal principles
Which song type is sung to lull a baby to sleep?
Folk song
Lullaby
Serenade
Chant
What is a serenade in Filipino tradition?
A song for mourning
A song for worship
A courtship song
A song for harvest
Which pre-colonial form expressed respect or apology to spirits?
Chants
Riddles
Fables
Proverbs
Which epics are from the Ifugao?
Hudhud and Aliguyon
Ibalon and Darangen
Lam-ang and Biag
Bathala and Langit
What do legends often explain?
Origin of things and natural phenomena
Moral lessons
Political issues
Dreams
What literary form features animals teaching lessons?
Fables
Epics
Myths
Essays
What are folk tales mainly about?
Deities and nature
War and colonization
Christian saints
Modern heroes
What was the focus of Spanish literature?
Christianity and religion
Technology and progress
Indigenous culture
Humor
What is an Awit characterized by?
Twelve syllables per line
Eight syllables per line
Sung quickly
Epic style
What is a Corrido?
Metrical romance with eight syllables per line
Religious sermon
Epic poem
Proverb
What is a Sarswela?
A musical drama with singing and dialogue
An essay
A prose narrative
A poem
What was introduced during the American period?
Free verse, short story, and critical essay
Riddle and chant
Epic poetry only
Karagatan
Which writer popularized the sarswela?
Severino Reyes
Jose Garcia Villa
Lualhati Bautista
Amado Hernandez
What happened during the Japanese period?
Filipino literature flourished in the local language
English was dominant
American influence increased
All writing stopped completely
What characterizes 21st-century Philippine literature?
Technological themes and pluralism
Strict realism only
Religious texts
Oral folklore
What is “Chick-Lit”?
Fiction about modern womanhood
Historical biography
Political satire
Poetry collection
What defines flash fiction?
Extremely short stories
Stories with illustrations
Historical romance
Verse narratives
What is the main issue caused by colonial influence?
Dominance of Western literary standards
Revival of oral traditions
Use of regional languages
Rise of folk songs
What is the problem of language diversity in the Philippines?
It limits unified literary expression
It promotes nationalism
It increases readership
It helps preserve culture easily
What group has been historically underrepresented?
Women and indigenous writers
Spanish colonizers
American authors
Urban elites
What limits the reach of local authors?
Small publishing industry
Strict government censorship
Lack of stories
Overproduction of books
What makes folk literature distinct?
Oral tradition that changes through time
Written manuscripts
Printed permanence
Scientific explanation
What does “Tungkung Langit” represent in Visayan mythology?
The creator deity
God of war
Goddess of rain
Hero of Panay
Who is Alunsina in the Panay myth?
Wife of Tungkung Langit
Mother of Lam-ang
A sea goddess
Goddess of harvest
What does the “Legend of Maragtas” narrate?
The migration of Bornean settlers to Panay
Creation of the world
The flood story
The life of Bathala
What is an epic?
A long narrative poem about heroic deeds
A short moral story
A religious chant
A realistic fiction
What Filipino value is reflected in folk songs?
Love for culture and community life
Selfish ambition
Rebellion and greed
Modernization
