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What figure of speech is demonstrated by the phrase 'it droppeth as a gentle rain from heaven'?
What figure of speech is demonstrated by the phrase 'it droppeth as a gentle rain from heaven'?
What is the main theme expressed in Portia's speech about mercy in 'Merchant of Venice'?
What is the main theme expressed in Portia's speech about mercy in 'Merchant of Venice'?
Which of the following best describes the emotional tone of the stanza about grief?
Which of the following best describes the emotional tone of the stanza about grief?
Who is recognized as the father of Modern Psychology?
Who is recognized as the father of Modern Psychology?
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Which discipline is specifically focused on the study of human behavior?
Which discipline is specifically focused on the study of human behavior?
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Which of the following correctly identifies the fundamental law of the land?
Which of the following correctly identifies the fundamental law of the land?
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What was the ultimate objective of the comprehensive Agrarian Reform?
What was the ultimate objective of the comprehensive Agrarian Reform?
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Which band played the Marcha Nacional Filipino during the declaration of Philippine Independence in 1898?
Which band played the Marcha Nacional Filipino during the declaration of Philippine Independence in 1898?
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Who was the first labour union in the Philippines founded by Isabelo de los Reyes in July 1901?
Who was the first labour union in the Philippines founded by Isabelo de los Reyes in July 1901?
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Through the Galleon Trade (1565-1815), the Philippines primarily had extended contacts with which of the following?
Through the Galleon Trade (1565-1815), the Philippines primarily had extended contacts with which of the following?
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Study Notes
Figures of Speech
- Simile is a comparison using "like" or "as"
- Metaphor is a comparison without using "like" or "as"
- Personification is giving human qualities to non-human things
- Hyperbole is an exaggeration
William Shakespeare
- "The Merchant of Venice" is one of Shakespeare's most famous plays
- Portia is a character in "The Merchant of Venice"
- According to Portia, mercy is spontaneous and freely given and comes from God
Cognitive Skills
- Cognitive skills are mental, and therefore difficult to observe
Plays by William Shakespeare
- "Romeo and Juliet" is a classic play by Shakespeare about two lovers from feuding families
Modern Psychology
- Wilhelm Wundt is known as the father of Modern Psychology
Philippine Culture
- Filipinos are deeply religious
- Religiousity sometimes contributes to a negative attitude in society
- Filipinos are known for their hospitality and compassion
- Filipino culture is a mix of indigenous and foreign influences
Law
- The Constitution is the fundamental law of the land
- The Bill of Rights protects individuals' rights
- Acts of the President are subject to review by the courts
History
- The Galleon Trade connected the Philippines with Mexico, Spain and China
- The Marcha Nacional Filipino was played at the declaration of Philippine Independence in 1898
- General Gregorio del Pilar died in battle against American forces in 1899.
Nelson Mandela
- Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999
- Mandela is a model of non-violence
Philippine Government
- The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) promotes Philippine arts and culture
Agrarian Reform
- The Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) aims to distribute all arable lands to landless Filipinos
Labor Unions
- The Union Obrera Democratica was the first labor union in the Philippines
Philippine Independence
- June 12th is Philippine Independence Day
Biology
- A virus is a microscopic particle that can only replicate inside the cells of a living organism.
- The protein shell of a virus is called a capsid.
- Acid rain is a form of precipitation that is more acidic than normal because of the presence of pollutants from burning fossil fuels.
Environment
- The Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty that aims to reduce greenhouse gases.
- Sustainable development is a pattern of development that meets the needs of the present generation without comprising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Weather
- A typhoon is a tropical cyclone that forms over the northwest Pacific Ocean.
- The midnight sun is a phenomenon that occurs in the summer months at high latitudes where the sun never sets below the horizon.
Ecosystems
- The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world.
Math
- Median is the middle value in a set of numbers, when arranged in increasing order.
- Least common multiple (LCM) is the smallest common multiple of two or more numbers.
- The perimeter of a polygon is the sum of its sides.
- Pressure is the force per unit area.
- A supplement is an angle that adds up to 180 degrees with another angle.
Philippine Language
- Dipthonggo is a combination of two vowels in one syllable
- Idyoma is an idiom or a phrase with a figurative meaning
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Explore key figures of speech such as simile, metaphor, and personification, alongside insights from William Shakespeare's notable works like 'The Merchant of Venice' and 'Romeo and Juliet'. Delve into the cognitive skills and aspects of modern psychology with references to notable figures like Wilhelm Wundt. This quiz will enhance your understanding of literature and psychology.
