Literature Diagnostic Test
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It is a body of written works of a particular time, especially those valued for excellence of form and expression.

  • Narrative
  • Prose
  • Literature (correct)
  • Historical Books
  • Literature originates from a Latin word ________.

    Literatura

    Creative and universal means of communication.

  • Creative Writing
  • Art
  • Fine Arts
  • Literature (correct)
  • It is made out of nothing, symbolic and artificial.

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

    Form of any narrative, account or other communicative work based on facts.

    <p>Non-Fiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Long narrative divided into chapters and events taken from true-to-life stories.

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

    Involving one or more characters, one plot and a single impression.

    <p>Short Story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Divided into acts and each act has many scenes.

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

    Fictitious narrative, usually about origins.

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

    Products of the writer’s imagination and the main aim is to bring out lessons to the reader.

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

    “Without Seeing the Dawn” by Stevan Javellana.

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

    “The Laughter of My Father” by Carlos Bulosan.

    <p>Short Story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    “Thirteen Plays” by Wilfredo M. Guerrero.

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

    “The Bikol Legend” by Pio Duran.

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

    “The Monkey and the Turtle” by Dr. Jose Rizal.

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

    This is a report of everyday events in society, government, science and industry, accidents, happening nationally or not.

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

    This is a formal treatment of subject and is intended to be spoken in public.

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

    This expresses the viewpoint or opinion of the writer about a particular problem or event.

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

    An extended narrative about heroic exploits often under supernatural control.

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

    These are short poems intended to be sung. The common theme is love, despair, grief, doubt, joy, hope and sorrow.

    <p>Awiting Bayan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This is a lyric poem of 14 lines dealing with an emotion, a feeling, or an idea.

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

    A lyric poem which expresses feelings of grief and melancholy and whose theme is death.

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

    Poem of noble feeling, expressed with dignity, with no definite number of lines in a stanza.

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

    Written for the purpose of entertainment and its object is pleasure.

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

    It is written to broaden and sharpen our awareness of life and its object is gratification and understanding.

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

    This is a song praising God or the Virgin Mary and containing a philosophy of life.

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

    Riddles, Proverbs, Tanaga, and etc. are classified as __________.

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

    Known as the battle of wits among participants.

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

    Form of folk lyric which expresses the hopes and aspirations, the people’s lifestyles as well as their loves.

    <p>Awiting Bayan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    These are often repetitive and sonorous, didactic and naïve.

    <p>Folk Songs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is a work song that depicts the livelihood of the people.

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

    Song of lamentation for the dead.

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

    Tagay is a word distinct to these places called __________.

    <p>Cebuano and Waray</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the cradle of things.

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

    How the world was created, how certain animals possess certain characteristics.

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

    Deal with underworld characters such as “tiyanak”, “aswang”, “kapre” and others.

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

    Narratives of sustained length based on oral tradition involving supernatural events or heroic deeds.

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

    In this period it has two distinct classifications: religion and secular.

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

    Long narrative poem about the passion and death of Christ.

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

    It is perceived in a literary sense where a novel or book is adapted into film or series.

    <p>Textual Adaptation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Literature and Writing Forms

    • Written works valued for artistic expression are categorized as literature.
    • Literature stems from the Latin word "Literatura," meaning an assortment of writings.
    • Creative communication encompasses various forms, with literature being a prominent medium.

    Types of Narrative

    • Narrative forms based on factual accounts are called non-fiction.
    • Fiction is defined by its creative nature, often symbolic and artificial.
    • Novels are long narratives divided into chapters, typically based on true stories.

    Short Forms and Dramatic Works

    • Short stories involve focused narratives with a single plot and impression.
    • Plays are structured in acts and scenes and are a prominent form of theatre arts.
    • Anecdotes are brief narratives that provide interesting insights or personal stories.

    Cultural and Traditional Tales

    • Legends, myths, and fables convey cultural tales, often explaining origins or moral lessons.
    • "The Monkey and the Turtle" is an example of a fable by Dr. Jose Rizal.
    • Myths often deal with supernatural elements and origins of characteristics.

    Poetry and Lyric Forms

    • Different forms of poetry include:
      • Sonnets: 14-line lyric poems focusing on emotions or ideas.
      • Elegies: poems of lamentation, often mourning death.
      • Odes: nobly expressed poems without a strict stanza structure.

    Oral and Folk Literature

    • Oral literature includes riddles, proverbs, and folk songs, representing traditional knowledge.
    • Folk songs often detail the lifestyles and aspirations of communities.
    • "Tanaga" reflects the cultural essence through poetic forms.

    Historical and Philosophical Context

    • Historical narratives from certain periods, such as Spanish, are classified into religious or secular.
    • "Pasyon" is a long narrative poem about the passion and death of Christ, common in religious contexts.
    • Literary adaptations refer to the transformation of novels or books into film or series formats.

    Miscellaneous Literary Terms

    • "Drige" refers to songs of lamentation.
    • "Kanogan" denotes traditional songs related to mourning.
    • A "quiz bee" represents an intellectual competition centered on questions and answers.

    Key Themes in Literature

    • Literature serves various purposes, including entertainment, education, and collective expression.
    • The study of literature enhances understanding of human experiences and societal values.

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