Understanding Irony, Sarcasm, and Antithesis

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What type of dramatic performance is Moro moro or comedia de capa y espada?

A mourning ritual with poetic debate

A dramatization of the fight between Christians and Moros/Muslims (correct)

A dramatic reenactment done in May of Sta.Elena's search for the Holy Cross

A shadow play or puppet show using cardboard figures

What is the meaning of the term $'Sampung mag-aama'y nasasaklaw!'$ from the poem Florante at Laura?

The powerful have corrupted the ten brothers.

The ten brothers have been given authority over the powerful.

The powerful have been subjugated by the ten brothers.

The ten brothers have been subjugated by the powerful. (correct)

What type of dramatic performance is Tibag?

A shadow play or puppet show using cardboard figures

A mourning ritual with poetic debate

A dramatic reenactment done in May of Sta.Elena's search for the Holy Cross (correct)

A dramatization of the fight between Christians and Moros/Muslims

What is the significance of the Spanish Revolution of 1868 and the execution of GOMBURZA in Philippine literature?

It led to more propagandistic rather than literary works. Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the line $'Pag ikaw ang nasok sa puso nino man, hahamaking lahat masunod ka lamang'$ from the poem Florante at Laura?

If you enter someone's heart, they will be made to follow you. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of folk song mentioned in the text?

Planting Rice Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of Mina Esguerra's book that falls under speculative fiction genre?

Sink Signup and view all the answers

Which type of writing contains stories with exactly six words?

Riddles Signup and view all the answers

Which genre does 'Smaller and Smaller Circles' by FH Batacan belong to?

Speculative Fiction Signup and view all the answers

In the context given, what type of writing would 'A Gentleman's C' by Padgett Powell be classified as?

Excerpts Signup and view all the answers

'Cagayan Travel Guide 2024 (Travel Up)' is an example of what kind of writing?

Blog Signup and view all the answers

'Actions speak louder than words' is an example of what according to the text?

Proverbs Signup and view all the answers

Which literary device is exemplified by the phrase "I only wanna die alive"?

Oxymoron Signup and view all the answers

Which literary device is illustrated by the statement "The more that you give, the less that I need"?

Paradox Signup and view all the answers

Which literary device is being used in the phrase "She wears high heels, I wear sneakers"?

Antithesis Signup and view all the answers

In the example "I can't wait to get back out on the waves", what literary device is being employed when "waves" is used to represent the ocean?

Synecdoche Signup and view all the answers

Which literary device is exemplified by the repetition of "ask" in the phrase "Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country"?

Anaphora Signup and view all the answers

Which statement from the given text serves as the definition of irony?

"If it were a cold, rainy gray day, you might say, 'What a beautiful day!'" Signup and view all the answers

What is the central message conveyed in the quotes from El Filibusterismo?

The people are oppressed but have no voice to complain, and the tyrants will continue to rule as long as the people remain passive. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the genre of 'hypertext poetry' and 'hypertext fiction'?

Genres of literature that use the computer screen as a medium, rather than the printed page, and rely on the unique qualities of a digital environment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between 'contemporary literature' and 'creative non-fiction (CNF)'?

Contemporary literature is a broad category that includes both fiction and non-fiction, while CNF is a specific genre of non-fiction writing. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a characteristic of 'chick lit' as described in the passage?

Chick lit is a form of contemporary literature that uses different forms of technology. Signup and view all the answers

What is the connection between the quotes from El Filibusterismo and the discussion of contemporary literature forms?

The quotes from El Filibusterismo provide historical context for the development of contemporary literature forms, which often address themes of oppression and resistance. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most accurate way to describe the relationship between 'contemporary literature' and 'creative non-fiction (CNF)' as presented in the passage?

Contemporary literature is a broader category that includes CNF as a specific genre. Signup and view all the answers

What is the central message of the quote 'A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step'?

Even the longest journey can be accomplished through small, consistent steps Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary theme conveyed in the lines 'Philippines, my Philippines I love my own, my native land, Philippines, my Philippines'?

A deep sense of patriotism and love for one's country Signup and view all the answers

What is the central message of the lines 'My Last Farewell Farewell, my adored Land, region of the sun caressed, Pearl of the Orient Sea, our Eden lost'?

The writer is expressing their deep sorrow at having to leave the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

What is the central theme of the quote 'Beauty is in the eye of the beholder'?

Beauty is a subjective and personal experience Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the line 'Let it be plowed by man, with spade let it be scattered And my ashes ere to nothingness are restored, Let them turn to dust to cover your earthly space' in the context of the text?

The writer expresses a desire for their remains to be integrated into the land they love Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying message of the quote 'How can a woman be in a hurry when the man does not hurry her?'

Women should not be expected to conform to societal expectations of haste Signup and view all the answers