Reviewer in 21st Century Literature PDF

It important to study the works of local writers in the context of regional literary traditions\ for us **[to appreciate the diversity and richness of local cultures]** The local writers' works reflect the socio-political context of their regions **[by incorporating local dialects and traditions.]*...

It important to study the works of local writers in the context of regional literary traditions\ for us **[to appreciate the diversity and richness of local cultures]** The local writers' works reflect the socio-political context of their regions **[by incorporating local dialects and traditions.]** The students apply the themes from local literature to their own lives **[by writing their own stories reflecting similar theme]** The impact of local writers on regional literary traditions is that **[they preserve and promote local culture and traditions.]** The sociocultural context of the American colonial period influences the themes in Nick Joaquin's works **to highlights the impact of American culture on Filipino society.** To understand the biographical context of José Corazón de Jesús and enhance the reader's appreciation of his poem "Bayan Ko" is through **recognizing his role in the Philippine independence movement.** The biographical context of Jose Rizal's life enhances the meaning of "Noli Me Tangere" is **it reflects his experiences as a Filipino under Spanish rule.** The sociocultural context of the Philippine Revolution influences the themes in Andres Bonifacio's writings through highlighting t**he struggle for independence**. The main theme of Vicente Sotto's play "Maming" is **social injustice and reform** The impact of Vicente Sotto's contributions to Cebuano literature is that he **helped shape the modern Cebuano literary tradition.** **Romanticism and personal reflection -** best describes the themes in Edith L. Tiempo's works The common element in both 21st century and earlier literary genres is the **exploration of human emotions** The significant difference in the traditions of 21st century literature compared to earlier periods is the **integration of multimedia** **Allegorical content** - element is more commonly found in earlier literary genres than in 21st century literature 21st century literary genres typically differ from earlier genres in terms of themes of emphasis on **post-colonialism and identity** **Use of digital platforms [ ]**is a characteristic of 21st century literature - **Making love manageable -** is the literary meaning of "to scale all love down to a cupped hand's size" - The poem suggest about the nature of love through the metaphor of bonsai is that **love is enduring and adaptable** - "Life and love are real things you can run and breathless hand over to the merest child" means **life and love are tangible** - **"Each step forward is a victory" - the** line best represents the theme of perseverance - Myrna Pena-Reyes' choice of words affects the overall mood of the poem **because it evokes sense of determination** - The mention of "witches" and "divination" contribute to the cultural context of the story because\ **it reflects the superstitions of the time** - The historical context of the story's setting influences its themes because **it reflects the societal norms and beliefs of the past** - The act of "peer\[ing\] into a mirror" symbolize **fortune-telling and fate**. - The social context of the girls' reaction to Anastasia's story influences the reader's understanding because **it highlights their fear and fascination with the unknown** - The physical context of the girls "climbing into four great poster-beds" affect the story's meaning\ because i**t shows their wealth and social status** - **Hyperbole** is the figure of speech is used in "the girls climbing into four great poster-beds that overwhelmed the room" - **By using vivid imagery** the author create a sense of urgency and chaos in the phrase "the girls climbing into four great poster-beds that overwhelmed the room began shrieking with terror, scrambling over each other" - **Symbolism** is the literary technique evident in "those who cared might peer into a mirror - The phrase "night of divination, and night of lovers" function in the text is **parallelism.** - The author use imagery in the excerpt **by detailing the physical actions of the characters** - **Baybayin -** writing system was used by pre-colonial Filipinos. - **Luzon** - geographic region which is associated with the epic "Biag ni Lam-ang" - **Ifugao** - ethnic group which is known for their oral literature, including the "Hudhud" chants - **Martial law** - is a common theme in post-World War II Philippine literature - **Short stories-** it is a literary form became prominent during the American colonial period - **Social Injustice** - the main theme of "Noli Me Tangere" by Jose Rizal - **Leona Florentino** -- she is known for their contribution to Ilocano literature - **Man vs. Society** - the central conflict in "Dekada \'70" by Lualhati Bautista - **Ibalon** - a representative text from the Bicol region - **Francisco Balagtas** - the author of "Florante at Laura" and the "Prince of Tagalog Poets". He is also the "Father of Filipino Literature" - **Vicente Sotto** -is known as the "Father of Cebuano Literature" - **Pedro Bucaneg** - "Father of Ilocano Literature" - **José Corazón de Jesús** - wrote the poem "Bayan Ko," which became an anthem of resistance during the Marcos regime and famous for his pen name "Huseng Batute" and his contributions to Tagalog poetry - **Nick Joaquin** - known for his contributions to the development of modern Filipino short stories and essays and authored the short story "May Day Eve" - **Jose Rizal -** his works often explore themes of colonialism, identity, and nation-building - **Tagalog language** is the linguistic feature is prominent in Francisco Balagtas' "Florante at Laura" that enhances its poetic quality