30 Questions
Who is acknowledged as the Mother of Philippine Literature?
Edith L. Tiempo
Which Filipino writer pioneered the development of short story as a lyrical prose-poetic form?
Francisco Arcellana
Who said 'There is no such thing as children's literature'?
N.V.M. Gonzales
Who made it to the Guinness Book of World Records as the only person to make music using a leaf?
Levi Celerio
Which Filipino writer wrote 4000 songs and contributed to enriching Philippine music?
Levi Celerio
Which writer founded and directed the Siliman National Writers Workshop in Dumaguete City?
Edith L. Tiempo
What is the purpose of Proclamation No. 1001 issued in 1972?
To give distinction to Filipinos who made an impact in the different fields of arts and letters.
According to Bienvenido Lumbera, what is the relationship between regional literature and national literature?
Regional literature is considered a subgenre of national literature.
What is the significance of Executive Order No. 236 issued in 2003?
It established the Order of National Artist, Orden ng mga Pambansang Alagad ng Sining.
How many National Artists were recognized by the Philippines?
18 National Artists
What is the main qualification for the Order of National Artist award?
Filipino artists who have made significant contributions to the cultural heritage.
What is the significance of Republic Act No. 7356 issued in 1992?
It established joint administration by CCP and NCCA for the recognition of National Artists.
What literary theory involves looking at the text itself and not external factors?
Formalism
Which literary approach argues that the life of the author provides insights into the literary work's meaning?
Biographical Approach
What modern Filipino writing in English is considered to have birthed contemporary Filipino literature?
Dead Stars by Paz Marquez-Benitez
What technique allows characters' thoughts to flow freely in a literary work?
Stream of Consciousness
What element of drama refers to the setting and how it convinces the audience?
Spectacle
What approach to literary analysis is based on historical and cultural events during the time the piece was written?
Historical Approach
Who was known as the 'Manunulat ng Manggagawa'?
Amado V. Hernandez
Which Filipino writer was known as 'Doveglion' and 'The Comma Poet'?
Jose Garcia Villa
What was the role of a writer according to Amado V. Hernandez?
To act as the conscience of the human spirit in the face of inequity and oppression.
Which Filipino writer explored the Philippine colonial past under Spain and delved into the psychology of social danger?
Nick Joaquin
What was the career of Carlos P. Romulo that spanned 50 years of public service?
Educator, soldier, university president, journalist, and diplomat.
Who was the first Asian President of the UN General Assembly and the Philippine Ambassador to the US?
Carlos P. Romulo
What term refers to the activity that combines linguistic translation, cultural adaptation, and creative re-interpretation of a text?
Fansubbing
Who is credited for the term 'Fansubbing'?
Haroldo de Campos
What type of translation allows the translator to recreate the piece more creatively?
Fansubbing
What is the kind of writing aimed at a specific audience for the purpose of advertising and sales?
Copywriting
In what type of translation is the translator allowed to focus on meaning rather than word-for-word accuracy?
Literary translation or free translation
Give an example of a book that was translated in Filipino by Resty Mendoza Ceña.
Inferno by Dante Alighieri (translated as Impyerno)
Test your knowledge on prominent Filipino writers such as Francisco Arcellana, N.V.M. Gonzales, and Levi Celerio. Explore their contributions to Filipino literature and their unique writing styles.
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