21st Century Literature Definitions Quiz
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What does the term 'literary merit' refer to?

  • The number of characters in a story
  • The popularity of the author
  • The aesthetic value of a work of fiction (correct)
  • The word count of a literary piece

    • Based on the text, what is the importance of universality in literary merit?

  • It involves truths that transcend time and space, making the work applicable to humanity as a whole. (correct)
  • It refers to the popularity of a piece within a specific time period.
  • It indicates how easy a literary piece is to understand.
  • It focuses solely on the visual aspects of a text.

    • In terms of literary merits, what does 'permanence' refer to?

  • The physical size of a book
  • The relevance of a work to present day as well as when it was written (correct)
  • The number of chapters in a piece of literature
  • The font style used in the text

    • What aspect of a literary piece does 'artistry' refer to?

    <p>The imagery, symbolism, and figures of speech used by the writer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is 'style' defined in relation to literary merit?

    <p>How the writer formulates themes using artistry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'emotional value/suggestiveness' aim to capture in a literary work?

    <p>The capacity to evoke emotions and depict characters' feelings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common theme in the literary works during the Colonial-Japanese period?

    <p>Political protests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which literary form is specifically mentioned as an example of work from the Colonial-Japanese period?

    <p>Haiku</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized most of the literary works during the Post-Colonial/Contemporary period?

    <p>Use of vernacular languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of language was predominantly used in the literary works during the Colonial-Japanese period?

    <p>Tagalog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which period saw themes mostly revolving around political and cultural independence presented through social protests and symbols?

    <p>Post-Colonial/Contemporary Period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Writings that carry racists or colonial undertones' is a characteristic of which literary period mentioned in the text?

    <p>Post-Colonial/Contemporary Period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of Intellectual Value in literature?

    <p>To stimulate thoughts and make readers realize fundamental truths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Prose from Poetry?

    <p>Prose lacks rhythmic pattern while Poetry has it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the 7 elements of Prose as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Mood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What character types can be found in a literary work according to the text?

    <p>Major characters and minor characters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Spiritual Value aim to do in literature?

    <p>Inspire lofty thoughts about the divine or spiritual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Prose differ from Poetry in terms of organization?

    <p>Prose lacks a logical order while Poetry has it</p> Signup and view all the answers

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