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What was the primary method through which values were taught to children during the pre-colonial period in the Philippines?
Which of the following best describes the impact of colonialism on Philippine literature's oral tradition?
What form of folk literature includes riddles and is known by different names in various Philippine regions?
What was the main purpose of the nationalistic pride movement in the Philippines during the 1960s and 1970s?
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What was Alibata in the context of Philippine literature?
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What defines the genre of hypertext in literature?
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Which of the following best describes flash fiction?
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What is a defining characteristic of chik lit?
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Which literary genre is characterized by a 50% visual narrative?
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What distinguishes sci-fi from other literary genres?
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How is the short story generally characterized?
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What is one key feature of electronic literature?
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Which type of literature typically uses the method of exchanging messages via electronics?
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What defines the setting in a literary work?
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Which literary device primarily appeals to the physical senses through figurative language?
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What is the primary purpose of symbolism in literature?
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What is the climax in the context of a plot?
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How does point of view affect a story?
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What distinguishes figurative language from literal language?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of imagery in poetry?
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What is the primary element that a theme conveys in a narrative?
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What is the primary function of hyperbole in writing?
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Which phrase best exemplifies understatement?
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What literary device involves the repetition of a phrase at the beginning of successive sentences?
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Which of the following is an example of a rhetorical question?
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What distinguishes litotes from other figures of speech?
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Which example best illustrates the concept of pun?
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Which term refers specifically to the repetition of a word or phrase at the end of successive sentences?
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In which literary device is the phrase 'not bad' used as an ironic understatement?
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What identifies a simile in figurative language?
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Which statement best describes a metaphor?
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What does personification involve?
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Which example exemplifies metonymy?
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How is synecdoche defined in figurative language?
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Which phrase is an example of onomatopoeia?
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Which of the following figures of speech uses direct address?
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What distinguishes figurative language from literal language?
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Study Notes
Colonial Influence and Filipino Identity
- Colonialists attempted to erase the Philippines' oral literary past, leading to a national movement among writers to reclaim ethnic traditions.
- The rise of nationalism in the 1960s and 1970s fostered a renewed interest in Filipino identity among new generations.
Pre-colonial Period (Early Times – 1564)
- The longest era in Philippine literary history occurred before Spanish colonization, highlighting indigenous literature.
- Ancient Philippine literature captured customs and traditions through folk stories, songs, and narratives.
- Oral literature dominated the period, with parents as the primary educators, imparting values through legends, myths, and folktales.
- Alibata, the original Filipino alphabet, transitioned to the Roman alphabet under Spanish rule.
Forms of Literature
- Oral Literature:
- Riddles (bugtong): Engaging word plays also known as Tigmo (Cebu), Paktakon (Ilongo), and Patotdon (Bicol).
- Includes short stories, folk narratives, and proverbs.
21st Century Literary Genres
- Hypertext: Non-linear electronic literature utilizing hyperlinks for reader interaction and story arrangement.
- SMS: Short Message Service, commonly called text messaging.
- Emails: A method for electronic communication.
- Blogs: Online journals with chronological entries; derived from "web log."
- Flash Fiction: Extremely brief literary works, varying from a word to a thousand words.
- Illustrated Novel: Combines images and text, requiring reader interpretation of visuals for narrative comprehension.
- Sci-fi: Speculative fiction focusing on futuristic elements and imaginative concepts.
- Chic lit: Light-hearted fiction exploring modern womanhood, featuring female protagonists.
Aspects of Short Stories
- Defined by a limited number of characters, concise settings, and a singular central event, ideal for quick reading.
- Essential elements include:
- Character: Involved individuals or animals in the story's action.
- Setting: Geographic and temporal context.
- Plot: The series of events culminating in a climax.
- Point of View: The narrative perspective chosen by the author.
- Theme: The underlying message conveyed to readers.
Literary Devices in Poetry
- Imagery: Use of descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures appealing to the senses.
- Examples: Dark forests, aromas of coffee, sensations of fabric.
- Symbolism: Objects representing deeper meanings beyond their literal sense.
- Figures of Speech: Enrich language through comparisons, evoking imagination beyond surface meanings.
- Comparison Figures:
- Simile: Direct comparisons using "like" or "as."
- Metaphor: Indirect comparisons without linking words.
- Personification: Imparting human traits to non-human entities.
- Apostrophe: Directly addressing absent or inanimate entities.
- Association Figures:
- Metonymy: Substituting a term closely related to the thing meant.
- Synecdoche: Using a part to represent the whole or vice versa.
- Sound Effect Figures:
- Onomatopoeia: Words formed from associated sounds.
- Hyperbole: Exaggeration for emphasis.
- Understatement: Minimizing the significance of an event or object.
- Anaphora: Repetition at the beginning of successive clauses.
- Epistrophe: Repetition at the end of successive clauses.
- Rhetorical Question: Provocative questions that emphasize a point.
- Litotes: Ironic understatements.
- Pun: Playful use of language suggesting dual meanings.
- Comparison Figures:
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Description
This quiz explores the impact of colonialism on the oral traditions of the Philippines and the efforts of contemporary Filipino artists and writers to revive ethnic cultures. It examines the rise of nationalistic pride in the 1960s and 1970s and its influence on cultural awareness and education.
