Close Analysis and Interpretation of 21st Century Filipino Literature

Study Notes

Reading Strategies

Skimming a text aims to quickly identify the main ideas, key terms, and concepts to gain a general understanding.
Scanning a text involves searching for specific information or keywords.

Graphic Novels

A graphic novel is a comic book narrative equivalent in form and dimension to a prose novel.
Graphic novels typically contain a combination of images, text, and storytelling.

Literature

'In the Shadow of No Towers: 9/11' by Art Spiegelman depicts the events of the 9/11 attacks.
The book 'Louis Riel' by Chester Brown is about the life of Louis Riel, a Canadian historical figure.

Language Learning

The approach to language learning that involves a large amount of reading is known as extensive reading.

Short Story Analysis

Flash fiction is characterized by its extremely short length, often limited to a few hundred words.
In a short story, the setting refers to the time and place where the event(s) take place.
The term "conflict" refers to the fight or struggle between the various characters or forces in a story.

ICT and Literature

ICT stands for Information and Communication Technology in the context of literature and empowerment.
ICT skills typically involve understanding and applying technology, such as computers and digital tools.

Other Works

The work that portrays 18th Century Calcutta exploiting the myth of the 'Wandering Wonders' is not specified.
The main characteristic of a protagonist in a story is that they are the main character, often driving the plot forward.

Description

This quiz focuses on the techniques of close analysis and critical interpretation of literary texts from 21st century Philippines. It also covers the skills of reading, skimming, and scanning to extract accurate detailed information from texts.