21st Century Literature: Philippines & Beyond
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Which of the following terms is most closely associated with the post-colonial period?

  • Palanca Awards
  • Contemporary Period (correct)
  • Bloodless Revolution
  • New Society Movement

    • What is the primary concern of post-colonial literary studies?

  • The role of social issues in contemporary writing
  • The influence of technology on literary form
  • The impact of imperialism and colonialism on literature (correct)
  • The development of new literary genres

    • What is the modern counterpart of Balagtasan that is popular in the 21st century?

  • Chick Lit
  • Hyper Poetry
  • Speculative Fiction
  • Flipt Top (correct)

    • Which of the following literary forms is considered unique to 21st century literature?

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    Why do some Filipino thinkers argue that the Philippines remains a neocolony of the United States?

    <p>The Philippines' economy and foreign policy are heavily influenced by the USA. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the difference between contemporary and 21st century literature?

    <p>Contemporary literature is more focused on traditional literary conventions, while 21st century literature is more flexible in its approach to form and style. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of 21st century literature that sets it apart from previous periods?

    <p>The influence of technology on its creation, distribution, and consumption. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was the term used by Marcos to describe the period during Martial Law in the Philippines?

    <p>New Society Movement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Contemporary Period

    The literary period associated with post-colonial literature and themes.

    Sergio Osmeña Sr.

    The president who took office after Manuel Quezon's death.

    Palanca Awards

    Prestigious awards for outstanding Filipino literary works, akin to Pulitzer Prize.

    Chick Lit

    A 21st-century genre that humorously addresses women's issues.

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    Bloodless Revolution

    Phrase describing the first Edsa Revolution in the Philippines.

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    Social Issues

    Common theme in contemporary literature focusing on societal problems.

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    Speculative Fiction

    A 21st-century genre encompassing imaginary and innovative narratives.

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    Hyper Poetry

    A form of poetry that emerged in the 21st century, often using digital media.

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    Study Notes

    21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World

    • Post-colonial period synonymous with: Contemporary period

    • President after Quezon's death: Sergio Osmeña Sr.

    • Marcos' term for stabilizing Philippines: New Society Movement

    • Filipino literary award: Palanca Awards (equivalent to Pulitzer Prize)

    • Author not in post-colonial period: Pedro Paterno

    • Modern counterpart of Balagtasan: Flip-top

    • Website for short articles: Blog

    • Origin of Tanaga: Pre-colonial period

    • 21st-century literary influence: Technology

    • Humorous 21st-century genre about women: Chick lit

    • Common theme in Contemporary period: Social Issues

    • Postcolonialism's focus: Impact of imperialism and colonialism

    • Reasoning for Philippines as neocolony of the USA: Filipino economy and foreign policy rely on the US government.

    • Description of the first Edsa Revolution: Bloodless revolution

    • Contemporary literature vs. 21st-century literature: Contemporary more rigid in conventions and mechanics. 21st-century is any literary work created between 2001-present

    • 21st-century literature genre: Emerging genres

    • 21st-century only literary form: Chick lit, speculative fiction

    • 21st-century only poetry form: Hyper poetry

    • Characteristics of 21st-century literature: Heavy use of technology, created by contemporary authors in recent years, often unconventional, engages multiple media(digi-fiction), uses handwritten elements or drawings (doodle fiction), speculative fiction (imaginative concepts), comic narratives (graphic novels/illustrated novels)

    Graphic Novels and Illustrated Novels

    • Graphic novel comprehension: Reader interprets images to understand story.
    • Alternative description for graphic novel: Illustrated novel

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