Applying ICT Skills in Interpreting Literary Texts

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What is the main topic of the short story 'Sinigang' by Marie Aubrey J. Villaceran?

  • Liza dealing with her father's affair (correct)
  • Liza's preference for cooking
  • Tita Loleng's curiosity
  • Cooking Sinigang for dinner

Why does Tita Loleng prefer Meg for assistance in the kitchen?

  • Liza lacks interest in cooking
  • Liza lacks the aptitude for cooking
  • Meg is more skilled in remembering recipes (correct)
  • Meg has a better understanding of cooking techniques

What does Liza usually do while her aunt cooks?

  • She picks out tomatoes for the Sinigang
  • She helps her sister Meg in the kitchen
  • She assists with cooking Sinigang
  • She reads a book in the kitchen (correct)

Why does Liza feel the need to tread carefully when talking to Tita Loleng?

<p>Tita Loleng is easily offended (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What emotion does Liza convey by saying 'I did what people usually do during funerals'?

<p>Apathy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the setting of the interaction between the narrator and Sylvia?

<p>The living room in Bulacan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the woman approach the narrator in the living room?

<p>Silently, without being heard (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What physical characteristics made the woman appear similar in age to the narrator's mother?

<p>Long, slim feet and smooth legs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the woman react when the narrator raised an eyebrow after hearing her name?

<p>She showed a range of emotions before crying (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the woman's name that caused a strong reaction from the narrator?

<p>Sylvia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an anecdote?

<p>A short entertaining or interesting story about a real incident or person (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way did the eruption of Mount Pinatubo affect the island of Luzon?

<p>Ash fall affected almost the entire island (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of sharing anecdotes?

<p>To entertain and engage the listeners (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of using anecdotes in literary texts?

<p>Anecdotes provide real-life context and entertainment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe an anecdote?

<p>A short entertaining or interesting story about real incidents or people (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator's initial reaction upon seeing the ash from Mt. Pinatubo on the streets?

<p>He thought it was from an ashtray (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the narrator pay no more attention to the warnings about Mt. Pinatubo?

<p>He had only been in Manila for six months and was enjoying his new independence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the narrator perceive Mt. Pinatubo before the eruption?

<p>He thought it was an obscure and inconspicuous mountain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the narrator think that if there was a mountain near them which would erupt, it would be Arayat?

<p>The volcano's open mouth and forbidding countenance made it seem dangerous (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator's occupation when Mt. Pinatubo erupted?

<p>Management trainee at Pizza Hut Harrison Plaza in Manila (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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