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Which literary term is used to describe a verse with 14 iambic pentameter lines?
In literature, what term refers to a long poem that depicts the adventures of a great hero embodying his country’s aspirations?
What literary device is defined as a speech made by a character revealing their innermost thoughts to the audience?
Which figure of speech involves comparing two different things using the words 'as' or 'like'?
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Which term describes stories handed down through generations orally and reflect the beliefs of a culture?
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Who authored the famous letter 'To The Women of Malolos'?
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What is the term referring to the sum total of traditionally-derived and orally-transmitted literature, material culture, and custom within predominantly literate and technologically advanced societies?
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In literature, what term describes the conclusion of the final part of a non-dramatic literary work that typically serves to complete the design of the work?
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What is the term for a distinctive type of literary composition such as an epic, tragedy, comedy, or novel?
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Who was the first translator of Jose Rizal's 'Mi Ultimo Adios' into Tagalog?
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Which literary work is recognized as the longest epic ever written?
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What is the pseudonym of Samuel Clemens, a well-known American writer?
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What does the phrase 'an eye for an eye' represent in the context of the text?
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In the context of Filipino values, what does 'Faith' influence in the Filipino youth?
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What is the main idea behind the concept of 'brain drain'?
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How does literature portray heroes according to the text?
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What does it mean to 'work for a total ban on the use of pesticides'?
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'Heroes are understandable products of one’s literacy heritage and the present world.' This implies that:
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Study Notes
Literary Terms and Concepts
- A verse with 14 iambic pentameter lines is called a sonnet.
- A long poem that depicts the adventures of a great hero embodying his country's aspirations is called an epic.
- A speech made by a character revealing their innermost thoughts to the audience is called a soliloquy.
- Comparing two different things using the words 'as' or 'like' is called a simile.
- Stories handed down through generations orally and reflecting the beliefs of a culture are called folk tales.
Authors and Translators
- The famous letter 'To The Women of Malolos' was authored by Jose Rizal.
- The first translator of Jose Rizal's 'Mi Ultimo Adios' into Tagalog was Fernando Ma. Guerrero.
Literary Works
- The longest epic ever written is the Mahabharata.
- The pseudonym of Samuel Clemens, a well-known American writer, is Mark Twain.
Concepts and Values
- The phrase 'an eye for an eye' represents revenge or retaliation.
- In the context of Filipino values, 'Faith' influences the Filipino youth's moral values.
- The concept of 'brain drain' refers to the loss of skilled and talented individuals from one's country to another.
- Literature portrays heroes as understandable products of one's literacy heritage and the present world.
- Working for a total ban on the use of pesticides means advocating for a complete prohibition on the use of pesticides to protect the environment.
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Test your knowledge of literature and literary terms with this quiz. Questions cover topics like folk literature, prologue, epilogue, and literary genres.
