Philippine Literature & Revolution Quiz
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What was the main goal of the propaganda literature during the Philippine Revolution?

  • To inspire reforms and equality (correct)
  • To promote Spanish culture
  • To entertain readers
  • To suppress Filipino nationalism
  • Which newspaper became the voice of Filipinos seeking reform during the revolution?

  • Diariong Tagalog
  • El Heraldo De La Revolucion
  • La Solidaridad (correct)
  • Kalayaan
  • What type of literature includes Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo?

  • Political Novels (correct)
  • Political Essays
  • Propaganda Speeches
  • Revolutionary Poetry
  • What was the significance of GOMBURZA in the Filipino Revolution?

    <p>Their execution inspired a movement for reform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character in Noli Me Tangere represents corruption and injustice within the Church?

    <p>Padre Damaso</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Crisostomo Ibarra believe was key to Filipino progress?

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

    What role did the friars play in the Filipino education system under Spanish rule?

    <p>They limited the curriculum to suppress revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Marxist literary theory primarily focus on when analyzing a text?

    <p>Class struggle and socio-economic factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect does deconstruction primarily encourage readers to focus on?

    <p>Revealing contradictions and questioning fixed interpretations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best captures the essence of Formalism as a literary theory?

    <p>It prioritizes form and structure over content or context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea of New Historicism in relation to literature?

    <p>Literature and history mutually influence each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Reader-Response Criticism, meaning in a text is primarily derived from what?

    <p>The interaction between the text and the reader</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does Marxism attribute to literature in society?

    <p>It is a tool for oppression or for social change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Deconstruction suggest about the nature of language in texts?

    <p>Language is inherently unreliable and contradictory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which literary theory primarily analyzes narrative techniques, rhythm, and rhyme?

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

    In the context of New Historicism, which factors are emphasized during literary interpretation?

    <p>Historical, social, and cultural forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Philippine Literature & Revolution

    • Propaganda literature’s main goal was to inspire reform and promote equality for Filipinos under Spanish rule.
    • La Solidaridad served as a platform for Filipinos seeking reforms during the Revolution.
    • Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo are notable examples of political novels produced during the revolution.
    • Jose Rizal was a key figure associated with La Solidaridad, advocating for reform.
    • GOMBURZA, a group of priests executed in 1872, fueled the movement for reform due to their execution sparking outrage.
    • Crisostomo Ibarra believed education was key to Filipino progress.
    • Padre Damaso represents corruption and injustice within the Church.
    • Friars under Spanish rule limited the curriculum to suppress revolution, limiting Filipino education.

    Literary Theories

    • Marxist literary theory focuses on class struggle and socio-economic factors influencing text.
    • Deconstruction encourages readers to question fixed interpretations and expose contradictions in a text.
    • Formalism prioritizes form and structure over content and context.
    • New Historicism believes literature and history influence each other, impacting both.
    • Reader-Response criticism argues that meaning in a text is created through the interaction between reader and text.
    • Marxism suggests that literature can be a tool for both oppression and social change.
    • Deconstruction reveals that language is unstable and full of contradictions.
    • Formalism analyzes rhythm, rhyme, and other formal elements of a text.
    • New Historicism emphasizes historical, social, and cultural forces in interpreting literature.
    • Reader-Response Criticism focuses on the individual reader’s subjective experience and interpretation.

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    Test your knowledge on Philippine literature during the revolutionary period, focusing on key works and figures like Jose Rizal and the role of La Solidaridad. Explore how propaganda literature aimed to inspire reform and the impact of major events like the execution of GOMBURZA. This quiz examines significant literary theories and their applications as well.

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