30 Questions
What type of dramatic performance is Moro moro or comedia de capa y espada?
A dramatization of the fight between Christians and Moros/Muslims
What is the meaning of the term $'Sampung mag-aama'y nasasaklaw!'$ from the poem Florante at Laura?
The ten brothers have been subjugated by the powerful.
What type of dramatic performance is Tibag?
A dramatic reenactment done in May of Sta.Elena's search for the Holy Cross
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.
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.
Which of the following is NOT a type of folk song mentioned in the text?
Planting Rice
What is the title of Mina Esguerra's book that falls under speculative fiction genre?
Sink
Which type of writing contains stories with exactly six words?
Riddles
Which genre does 'Smaller and Smaller Circles' by FH Batacan belong to?
Speculative Fiction
In the context given, what type of writing would 'A Gentleman's C' by Padgett Powell be classified as?
Excerpts
'Cagayan Travel Guide 2024 (Travel Up)' is an example of what kind of writing?
Blog
'Actions speak louder than words' is an example of what according to the text?
Proverbs
Which literary device is exemplified by the phrase "I only wanna die alive"?
Oxymoron
Which literary device is illustrated by the statement "The more that you give, the less that I need"?
Paradox
Which literary device is being used in the phrase "She wears high heels, I wear sneakers"?
Antithesis
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
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
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!'"
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
What is the central theme of the quote 'Beauty is in the eye of the beholder'?
Beauty is a subjective and personal experience
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
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
Test your knowledge of verbal irony, sarcasm, and antithesis with this quiz. Explore examples and identify different forms of figurative speech that imply the opposite of their literal meaning.
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