21st Century Literature Quiz

Literary History

• A comprehensive understanding of the evolution of literature throughout different periods in the Philippines.
• Influences of colonialism, nationalism, and globalization on literary trends and movements.
• Key figures and works that shaped the Philippine literary landscape, including both traditional and contemporary literature.

Literary Canon

• Definition of literary canon as a collection of significant works considered essential to a culture or society.
• Prominent authors and texts from the major islands of the Philippines:
  • Luzon: Notable works from Tagalog and Ilocano literature.
  • Visayas: Influence of Hiligaynon and Cebuano writers.
  • Mindanao: Diverse cultural narratives from indigenous and Muslim writers.

Literary Genres in Each Period

• Exploration of key literary genres such as poetry, fiction, drama, and essay across different historical contexts.
• Understanding of how rhyming schemes and stylistic choices define various genres and periods in literature.

Contextual Reading

• Emphasis on multiple contexts for understanding literature:
  • Biographical Context: Author's personal history and its impact on their work.
  • Linguistic Context: Importance of language variations and dialects in conveying meaning.
  • Sociocultural Context: Influence of societal norms, values, and historical events on literature.
• Levels of comprehension:
  • Dynamics of literal, inferential, and critical understanding of texts.
• Close analysis involves examining literary devices, themes, and structures in detail.

Literary Text Adaptation

• Discussion on the transformation of literary works into different forms, including films, plays, and multimedia presentations.
• Examination of how adaptation affects the interpretation and reception of the original text.
• Understanding various multimedia formats and their role in presenting literary content to modern audiences.