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?

Tita Loleng is easily offended Signup and view all the answers

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

Apathy Signup and view all the answers

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

The living room in Bulacan Signup and view all the answers

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

Silently, without being heard Signup and view all the answers

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

Long, slim feet and smooth legs Signup and view all the answers

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

She showed a range of emotions before crying Signup and view all the answers

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

Sylvia Signup and view all the answers

What is an anecdote?

A short entertaining or interesting story about a real incident or person Signup and view all the answers

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

Ash fall affected almost the entire island Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of sharing anecdotes?

To entertain and engage the listeners Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of using anecdotes in literary texts?

Anecdotes provide real-life context and entertainment Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe an anecdote?

A short entertaining or interesting story about real incidents or people Signup and view all the answers

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

He thought it was from an ashtray Signup and view all the answers

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

He had only been in Manila for six months and was enjoying his new independence Signup and view all the answers

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

He thought it was an obscure and inconspicuous mountain 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?

The volcano's open mouth and forbidding countenance made it seem dangerous Signup and view all the answers

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

Management trainee at Pizza Hut Harrison Plaza in Manila Signup and view all the answers