Literary Terms and Writers

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What is the definition of allegory?

  • A type of literary criticism that focuses on the structure and form of a text
  • The expression of truths or generalizations about human existence through symbolic fictional figures and their actions (correct)
  • A form of narrative that uses fictional characters to represent real-world ideas or events
  • A critical approach that examines how a text reflects the struggles between different socio-economic classes

Which of the following forms is considered a type of allegory?

  • Both fable and parable (correct)
  • Neither fable nor parable
  • Fable
  • Parable

What is the term used in Russian Formalism to denote the plot of a narrative work?

  • Marxist criticism
  • Syuzhet (correct)
  • Allegory
  • Feminist criticism

Which of the following is NOT a type of literary criticism mentioned in the text?

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Which of these Filipino writers is known for using the pen name 'Lola Basyang'?

<p>Severino Reyes y Rivera (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of feminist criticism as described in the text?

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What is the main literary genre of the story 'Voice Tape' by Ariel Tabag?

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What is the setting of the story 'Voice Tape'?

<p>Santa Teresita, Cagayan and Abu Dhabi (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme of the film 'Ang Himala'?

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What is the main literary genre of the story 'Kapitan Sino' by Bob Ong?

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What is the main theme of the essay 'Home of the Ashfall' by John Jack Wigley?

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What is the main literary device used in the story 'Kapitan Sino' by Bob Ong?

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What type of imagery appeals to the readers' sense of smell?

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Which volcano in the Zambales Mountains erupted in 1991, surprising many due to its undisclosed eruptive history?

<p>Mount Pinatubo (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does tactile imagery describe?

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What literary technique helps 'paint' a mental picture for the reader?

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'The sickly-sweet smell of honeysuckle blossom hung heavy in the air.' is an example of what type of imagery?

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'Seeing with the mind's eye' refers to which type of imagery according to the text?

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