Types of Irony Quiz
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What does the Latin word 'litera' mean?

  • Written, oral, or visual work
  • Acquaintance with letters (correct)
  • Product of a particular culture
  • Creation of human experiences

Which genre of literature is often considered the oldest form?

  • Drama
  • Poetry (correct)
  • Oral stories
  • Prose

What does studying literature provide insights into?

  • Geographical landscapes
  • Culinary traditions
  • Cultural aspects across time and space (correct)
  • Political ideologies

What kind of text can be defined as prose?

<p>Any written text that isn't poetry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of onomatopoeia?

<p>A word which imitates the natural sounds of a thing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Verbal irony (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a metaphor?

<p>A figure of speech that makes an implicit comparison between two unrelated things (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'my brother was boiling mad' exemplify?

<p>Metaphor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the 'forefront of Philippine Literature'?

<p>Nick Joaquin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Manuel E. Arguilla (A)</p> 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'?

<p>Genoveva Edroza-Matute (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Folklore is oral, while regular prose is written. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To promote language development like vocabulary and structure. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The suggested or implied meaning/s associated with the word beyond its dictionary meaning. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They were considered the lowest form of literature. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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