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What do magical elements and universal truths often encompass in most stories?
Which of the following is a common feature found in stories with magical elements and universal truths?
In the context of most stories, what role do magical elements tend to play?
What is a common characteristic of stories containing universal truths?
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Based on the information provided, what type of ending do stories with magical elements and universal truths predominantly have?
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Which literary device is commonly used in the form of simile, personification, and hyperbole?
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In the context of figurative language, which choice provides a comparison using 'like' or 'as'?
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What is the purpose of using hyperbole as a form of figurative language?
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Which literary technique involves attributing human characteristics to non-human entities?
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What is the primary function of figurative language in writing?
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During which period in the History of English Literature did the use of alliteration and kennings become prominent?
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Which period in English Literature started with the Norman Conquest in 1066 AD?
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Which era is known as the Golden Age of England in English Literature history?
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In which literary period did John Wycliffe translate the Latin Bible into vernacular English?
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Which philosophy emphasizing human factors over religion was a key characteristic of the Elizabethan Age?
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What is the primary audience for the stories mentioned in the text?
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How can the stories mentioned in the text potentially impact children?
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Who is likely to benefit the most from engaging with the stories highlighted in the text?
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What is a potential outcome if children engage with the stories mentioned in the text?
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Which group is least likely to find these stories appealing based on the information provided?
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What was the passing rate for English in the National Achievement Test for Grade 6 students in the Philippines in SY 2011-2012?
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What was the passing rate for English in the National Achievement Test for high school students in the Philippines in SY 2011-2012?
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Which educational level had a higher passing rate in English according to the National Achievement Test results in SY 2011-2012?
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What was the main focus of the National Achievement Test mentioned in the text?
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Based on the passing rates provided, which group of students faced more challenges in English according to the National Achievement Test results?
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Study Notes
Children's Literature
- Stories appealing to children help develop positive reading habits
- Magical elements and universal truths are common features
- Happy endings are typical in these stories
- Figurative language is used, including simile, personification, and hyperbole
History of English Literature
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Old English Period (British Period)
- Also known as the Anglo-Saxon Period
- Language was a mix of Brittonic and Native/Tribal Germanic
- Features of this period include alliteration and kennings
- Notable works: Beowulf, Wanderer, Dream of the Road
- Poets: Caedmon, Cynewulf
Middle Age Period (Age of Chaucer)
- Started with the Norman Conquest in 1066 AD
- Upper class spoke French, while lower class spoke old English
- Marked the opening of English Literature
- Notable works: Canterbury Tales, The Books of Duchess, Sir Gowain and the Green Knight, The Owl and the Nightangle
- Poets: Geoffrey Chaucer, William Langland, John Gowes
Elizabethan Age (Renaissance Period)
- Known as the Golden Age of England
- Characterized by Renaissance Humanism
- Humanism emphasizes the importance of human factors over religion
National Achievement Test (WAT) Results
- In 2011-2012, the passing rate in English for Grade 6 was 66.27%
- The passing rate for high school was 51.08%
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Explore the passing rates in English for Grade 6 and high school students in the National Achievement Test (NAT) administered by the Department of Education in the Philippines during the school year 2011-2012.
