Types of Irony Quiz

What does the Latin word 'litera' mean?

Acquaintance with letters

Which genre of literature is often considered the oldest form?

Poetry

What does studying literature provide insights into?

Cultural aspects across time and space

What kind of text can be defined as prose?

Any written text that isn't poetry Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of onomatopoeia?

A word which imitates the natural sounds of a thing Signup and view all the answers

Which type of irony involves saying something that one does not mean?

Verbal irony Signup and view all the answers

What is a metaphor?

A figure of speech that makes an implicit comparison between two unrelated things Signup and view all the answers

What does 'my brother was boiling mad' exemplify?

Metaphor Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the 'forefront of Philippine Literature'?

Nick Joaquin Signup and view all the answers

Which writer authored the widely anthologized short story 'How My Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife'?

Manuel E. Arguilla Signup and view all the answers

Who is the recipient of the first ever Palanca Award for Short Story in Filipino, for 'Kuwento ni Mabuti'?

Genoveva Edroza-Matute Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinction often made between regular prose and folklore?

Folklore is oral, while regular prose is written. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main aim of the Language Model of literature?

To promote language development like vocabulary and structure. Signup and view all the answers

What does connotation refer to in the sense of the poem?

The suggested or implied meaning/s associated with the word beyond its dictionary meaning. Signup and view all the answers

Why were comic books traditionally seen as not suitable or valuable for children?

They were considered the lowest form of literature. Signup and view all the answers

Types of Irony Quiz

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