16 Questions
Which of the following is a literary theory characterized by 'close reading' of the text?
Formalist New Criticism
What is a Sainete?
A short musical comedy popular during the 18th century
What does the term 'romanticism' refer to?
A reaction against neoclassicism that emphasizes imagination and emotions
Which of the following is NOT a vocabulary word related to literary movements and theories?
Carillo
What does the term 'neoclassicism' refer to?
A revival of classical style in different forms of fine arts
Which of the following is the definition of 'nationalism'?
The exaltation of one's nation, its welfare, and the promotion of its culture over all other nations
Which academic institutions in the Philippines included creative writing as part of their curricular offerings?
University of the Philippines
When was the poem 'The Way We Live' by Danton Remoto written?
1992
Which literary movement focused on literature written using the daily speech of common people?
Postwar Philippine Literature
In which university can students connect with creative writers, critics, and professors?
Silliman University
What is a characteristic of literature during the Post-EDSA period?
Focus on regional literary histories
What was the main characteristic of Philippine postwar literature?
Romanticism
What was the primary focus of the writers in Philippine postwar literature?
Exalting their nation and culture
Which of the following was NOT a key writer in Philippine postwar literature?
Gabriel Garca Mrquez
What was the primary influence on the form and direction of the next generation of Philippine writers?
Tenets of the formalist New Critics of America and England
How was nature portrayed in Philippine postwar literature?
As a source of inspiration and spiritual renewal
Test your knowledge on postwar Philippine literature in English writers like Edilberto and Edith Tiempo, Francisco Arcellana, and N.V.M. Gonzalez. Learn about the dominance of writers in English educated in the United States or England.
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