General Literary Criticism Overview
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Who are the raconteurs in cultural storytelling?

  • Professional storytellers who perform for money
  • Historians who document cultural narratives
  • Individuals of varying ages and genders who tell folktales (correct)
  • Only elderly men who narrate historical tales

    • What distinguishes the Kaagan and Sangil groups in their storytelling?

  • They have no influence from other cultural groups
  • They only tell stories of battles and conquests
  • Their stories focus solely on animal characters
  • They have developed unique literary terminology influenced by their contexts (correct)

    • What major theme is represented in the Story of Bantugan?

  • Adventure and exploration
  • Family, ambition, power, and humility (correct)
  • The importance of nature and wildlife
  • Mystical creatures and their habitats

    • What transformation occurs when the spinster strikes the sky with her pestle?

    <p>The sky is lifted higher, resulting in the creation of the moon and stars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following locations is mentioned as an urban area in Region X?

    <p>Cagayan de Oro City</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the spinster doing before she raised her pestle into the sky?

    <p>Pounding rice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenge does Balatama face on his journey to propose to the Sultan's daughter?

    <p>A powerful storm and magical storms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region is described as having broad interior plains and mountains?

    <p>Region X</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of climate is described in the content?

    <p>Cool, mild, and invigorating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the beads and the comb get to the sky?

    <p>They were hung there by the spinster while she worked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What genre do the Yakan legends belong to?

    <p>Narrative genre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the Yakan call their legends?

    <p>Usul</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which instrument is often used in Yakan ballads?

    <p>Gabbang</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'baran' refer to in Tausug proverbs?

    <p>Self</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is incorrect about Basilan?

    <p>It was formed from multiple languages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of content do religious ballads primarily convey?

    <p>Virtues of Islam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase indicates the Yakan's method of passing down their ballads?

    <p>Oral tradition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'darangan' in the context of Kaagan ballads?

    <p>Traditional ballad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is described as a kinder ruler and the protagonist in the narrative?

    <p>Datu sa Pulu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the people of Kabalukan represent in the story?

    <p>The oppressed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Salsilas or tarsilas' refer to?

    <p>Family heirlooms tracking descent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character is mentioned as leading the first group of Maguindanao to Labangan?

    <p>Datu Guimba</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event prompted Melu to correct the noses of humans?

    <p>A heavy rain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which place does Datu Guimba marry and adopt the title Datu sa Labangan?

    <p>Labangan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ethnic groups are identified as the earliest settlers according to the information?

    <p>Malays and Indonesians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the province during Spanish rule?

    <p>It was one of the richest provinces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is notable about the Bilaan tribe mentioned in the content?

    <p>They have minimal influence from the Spaniards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the name 'Kapampangan'?

    <p>From a tree species known as Asana.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event is celebrated on December 11 in Pampanga?

    <p>Pampanga Day.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Apalit known for?

    <p>Weaving and metal industries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'pampang' refer to in relation to Kapampangan culture?

    <p>A river bank.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant cultural event that has been held annually in Pampanga since 1844?

    <p>Colorful traditional fluvial parade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who declared Pampanga as the first province of the Philippines?

    <p>Governor-General Miguel Lopez de Legaspi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influence is suggested to be incorporated in the story of creation known among the Bilaan?

    <p>Biblical accounts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the balac traditionally characterized as?

    <p>A poetic love joust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the American occupation, what was the balac renamed?

    <p>Ismayling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sentiment did the reinvented forms of balac express in certain areas of Samar?

    <p>Anti-imperialist sentiments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which authors were known for the finest Waray poems during the 1900s to 1950s period?

    <p>Agustin El O’Mora and Pablo Rebadulla</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did newspapers like Leyte News and The Leader play in the 1920s?

    <p>Bringing increasing legitimization of English</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did modern East Visayan literature primarily revolve around?

    <p>Poetry and drama</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the word 'Hadi-hadi' in Waray drama?

    <p>It deals with Christian and Muslim kingdoms at war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which publication was the first Waray newspaper?

    <p>An Kaadlawon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable characteristic of poetry written in the modern East Visayan context?

    <p>Occasional, didactic, and traditional in form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the commissioned works in Waray drama aim to do?

    <p>Entertain the constituents of the town</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one potential outcome of Waray poetry in local publications?

    <p>Gradual displacement and eventual disappearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the writers and ilustrados involved in cultivating the Waray language?

    <p>Iluminado Lucente and Casiano Trinchero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What agricultural crop is commonly grown in Eastern Visayas?

    <p>Coconuts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    General Literary Criticism

    • Literary criticism is the study, evaluation, and interpretation of literature.
    • It examines the relationships between authors, readers, and texts.
    • It helps understand the connection between authors, readers, and texts.

    Elements of Literary Criticism

    • Character: A person in a work of fiction. Includes their characteristics, individuality, and development.
    • Theme: The central idea or message of the work. Requires observing patterns, symbols, and details in the text.
    • Plot: The sequence of events in a story. Includes elements like exposition, complication, climax, and resolution.
    • Setting: The time and place in which a story takes place, including the conditions of the setting.
    • Conflict: The struggle or problem within a story. Common types include human versus human, human versus nature, human versus society, and human versus self.
    • Resolution: The outcome or solution to the conflict in a story.

    Critical Approaches

    • Formalist Approach: Analyzes a text's form, structure, and literary elements to find its meaning. For instance, examining how literary devices are used in a work.
    • Historical Approach: Studies the cultural and historical context of a literary work. It explores how these contexts shape the meanings, themes, and elements of a story.
    • Moral Approach: Evaluates literature based on its moral lessons and ethical teachings. Considers if the work inspires goodness and ethical insight.
    • Feminist Approach: Examines women's representation, gender inequality, power structures, and societal expectations in literature.
    • Reader-Response Approach: Focuses on the reader's experience and interpretation of a text and their role in creating meaning.
    • Marxist Approach: Analyzes how economic and social inequalities, class struggles, and class conflicts affect the creation and delivery of literary texts.
    • Structuralism: Examines a text's underlying structures, patterns, and systems of meaning. For example, exploring how different elements relate in a work.
    • New Historicism: Analyzes a literary text within its historical and cultural context. Considers how social, political, and ideological forces shape the text,
    • Postcolonial Criticism: Analyzes literature through the lens of colonialism and its ongoing effects. Explores how colonization impacts culture, identity, and power dynamics.
    • Queer Criticism: Examines the representations of gender and sexuality within literary works, pushing against heteronormative assumptions.

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    This quiz explores the fundamental elements of literary criticism, including character, theme, plot, setting, conflict, and resolution. Understanding these elements is crucial for evaluating and interpreting literature. Test your knowledge on the relationships between authors, readers, and texts.

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