21st Century Literature Quiz Answers
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What is the primary subject matter often explored in epic literary works?

  • Heroic deeds and significant events (correct)
  • The mundane aspects of society
  • Scientific discoveries
  • Ordinary, everyday life

Which literary work and author is representative of the Davao Region?

  • Seven Hills Away by NVM Gonzalez
  • Monyeka by Alice-Tan Gonzales
  • Love in the Cornhusk by Aida Rivera-Ford (correct)
  • Florante at Laura by Francisco Balagtas

Which combination of elements would a poet most likely employ to captivate an audience during a Spoken Word Poetry performance?

  • Strict adherence to traditional poem structures
  • Use of rhythm, improvisation, and rhymes (correct)
  • Focus on complex, lengthy sentences
  • Adoption of a formal, monologue-style delivery

How does a novelist's choice to frequently reference local landmarks and geographical features within character dialogues affect the story?

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What genre is defined by its use of comic book formats to present a narrative?

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Among literary texts from the Davao region, which stands out due to its unique narrative or thematic approach?

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How do online journals or blogs commonly organize and display information to their readers?

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Which of the following themes is LEAST likely to be explored in apocalyptic fiction?

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Which form of folk lyric is traditionally chanted?

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In a narrative that unfolds in a post-apocalyptic setting, what aspect of the setting most powerfully influences the plot's direction and challenges?

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What literary genre conveys human experiences, emotions, and conflicts through live presentations?

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Identify the rhyming pattern in the excerpt: 'Napapasaya mo'ko, kahit wala kang kibo. Napapagaan mo aking mundo, Maraming salamat, sinta. Mahal na mahal kita.'

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During the American Colonization Period in the Philippines, which significant change impacted the literary landscape?

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What fundamental component do various forms of poetry typically share?

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Which literary work from the Davao region is authored by Macario Tiu?

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What syllabic structure is characteristic of the Japanese poetic form known as Haiku?

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What is the term for a literary work that is originally composed on a cellular phone using text messaging?

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What type of genre is focused on informing its audience about a particular subject or imparting knowledge?

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When a poet writes, 'Dumbledore's silver hair shone as brightly as ghosts,' which literary device is predominantly used?

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Which subgenre of speculative fiction explores the collapse of civilization through events like nuclear war or widespread disease?

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If a character in a novel primarily interacts through messaging apps and digital platforms, how does this affect character development?

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How do contemporary novelists use unreliable narrators to engage readers?

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If a modern poem incorporates emoji and internet slang, what effect does this have on the poem's interpretation?

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In what way has the internet changed the accessibility and distribution of literary works?

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Which of these strategies shows a poet experimenting with form to challenge traditional structures?

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How does a playwright incorporate multimedia elements to enhance a play's impact?

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In what way might post-colonial literature reflect a community's cultural identity?

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How can a novelist effectively capture the essence of globalization in a contemporary story?

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What impact does technology have on the experience of reading literature in the 21st century?

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Flashcards

What are Epics?

Stories centered on heroic deeds and significant events.

Davao Region Literature

Aida Rivera-Ford's "Love in the Cornhusk" is a representative literary text.

Spoken Word Elements

Spoken word poetry uses rhythm, improvisation, and rhymes to engage the audience.

Purpose of Geographical References

Referencing local landmarks strengthens the sense of place and cultural context in the novel.

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What is a Graphic Novel?

Graphic novel uses comic book format

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Davao Region Texts

"Ang Bata na Dili Matulog", "Nanking Store", and "Balyan" are representative literary texts, while "Everything" may be different.

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Blog Display Order

Online journals or blogs display information in reverse chronological order.

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Apocalyptic Fiction

Natural disasters are not a general topic in apocalyptic fiction

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Folk Lyrics

Folk Songs are a form of folk lyric that is usually chanted.

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Post-Apocalyptic Setting

In a post-apocalyptic world, the lack of basic resources is most significant in shaping the plot.

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What is Drama?

Drama is a genre that portrays human experiences, emotions, and conflicts through performance.

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AABB Rhyming

AABB is the rhyming pattern used.

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American Colonization Period Shifts

During the American Colonization Period, significant shifts included free public instruction and the usage of English.

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Common Element in Poetry

Love is a common element that can be observed across most forms of poetry.

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Macario Tiu's Work

"Ang Bata na Dili Matulog/ Nanking Store/Everything/Balyan" is a literary text from Davao authored by Tiu.

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Haiku Syllables

Haiku follows a 5-7-5 syllabic pattern.

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What is a Textula?

A textula is a literary work written via text messaging on a cellular phone.

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What is Nonfiction?

Nonfiction is a genre that aims to educate readers on a certain topic.

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Simile

The figurative language used is Simile

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Apocalyptic Fiction

Apocalyptic fiction deals with the end of the world: disaster

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Study Notes

  • Here are the answers to the 21st Century Literature quiz.

Multiple Choice

  • Epics generally cover the subject of heroic deeds.
  • "Love in the Cornhusk" by Aida Rivera-Ford is a representative literary text from the Davao Region.
  • Spoken word poetry involves rhythm, improvisation, and rhymes to engage the audience.
  • Referencing local landmarks and geographical features in dialogue in a novel serves to establish a stronger sense of place and cultural context.
  • A graphic novel is a type of novel that uses a comic book format.
  • Ang Bata na Dili Matulog is considered different.
  • Online journals or blogs display information in reverse chronological order.
  • Apocalyptic fiction does not deal with natural disasters.
  • Folk song is a form of folk lyric that is usually chanted.
  • The lack of basic resources is the most significant element of setting in shaping the plot of a narrative set in a post-apocalyptic world.

Identification

  • Drama is a genre to portray human experiences, emotions, and conflicts through performance.
  • The rhyming pattern being used is AABB.
  • A significant shift that occurred in the literary landscape during the American Colonization Period in the Philippines was free public instruction, usage of English.
  • Love is a common element that can be observed across most forms of poetry.
  • A representative literary text from the Davao region authored by Macario Tiu is Ang Bata na Dili Matulog/ Nanking Store/Everything/Balyan.
  • The syllabic pattern does the Japanese form of poetry, Haiku follows is 575.
  • Textula is a literary work originally written on a cellular phone via text messaging.
  • Nonfiction genre aims to educate readers on a certain topic.
  • Simile is the figurative language primarily used when, "Dumbledore's silver hair ... shone as brightly as ghosts."
  • Apocalyptic fiction is a sub-genre of speculative fiction that deals with the end of civilization either through nuclear war, plague, or some other general disaster.

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Answers to a quiz on 21st-century literature, covering topics such as epics, regional literature, spoken word poetry, graphic novels, and apocalyptic fiction. Includes multiple choice and identification questions. Covers literary devices, genres, and their characteristics.

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