Philippine Literature

ENGL6320 Philippine Literature 

The short story is a theatrical dialogue performed on stage.	False
Which is an appropriate definition of literature?	Imaginative or creative writing, especially of recognized artistic value
Essay and poem are similar because both of them are written in verses with high quality standard and musicality.	False
A character’s personality can be revealed by the things he/she does and says.	True
Internal conflict is _____	A struggle against oneself
If a narrator is omniscient, it means that:	He/she knows everything about all characters
In stories told from the third person point of view, the narrator uses the words “I,” “we” or “our” to show their perspective.	False
Human vs. Nature is when a character in a story is struggling with another character.	False
Two main types of literature.	Prose and Poetry
Select the answer that best illustrates how significant literature is in our lives.	Literary pieces shape our minds and make us changed individuals.
Why do you think the author chose the rural community setting for the story, "Footnote to Youth"?	The barrio depicts simple dreams and simple life.
In the story, "Footnote to Youth", how would you describe Dodong's actions?	impatient
Describe the character of Lumnay in relation to her mood in the story, “The Wedding Dance.”	submissive
What is the overall lesson of the story, "Footnote to Youth"?	The untoward consequences of marrying at an early age.
Which of the following scenes from the story, "Footnote to Youth" was deemed exciting and suspenseful?	The day Dodong's first child was born.
Which sentence from the story, "Footnote to Youth" suggests the character's occupation?	. Dodong unhitched the carabao leisurely ang gave it a healthy tap on the hip
Describe the character of Lumnay in relation to her mood in the story, “The Wedding Dance.”	submissive
Read the story “Footnote to Youth” and find out how the main character Dodong is affected by his family and the rural community he lives in. Which of the choices below describe the character of Dodong?	assertive
What events in the story “Footnote to Youth” recur in cycles?	Marrying at a young age
Which of these promptly describes the home of Dodong and Teang from the story, "Footnote to Youth"?	simple and mean
Which of the following scenes from the story, "Footnote to Youth" was deemed exciting and suspenseful?	The day Dodong's first child was born
What is the overall lesson of the story, "Footnote to Youth"?	The untoward consequences of marrying at an early age.
In the story, “The Wedding Dance,” this is the mood that was created in the scene when Awiyao invited Lumnay to join the wedding celebration.	embarrassing
Why do you think the author chose the rural community setting for the story, "Footnote to Youth"?	. The barrio depicts simple dreams and simple life
Which of the following scenes from the story, "Footnote to Youth" was deemed exciting and suspenseful?	The day Dodong's first child was born
Which of these promptly describes the home of Dodong and Teang from the story, "Footnote to Youth"?	simple and mean
Why do you think the author chose the rural community setting for the story, "Footnote to Youth"?	The barrio depicts simple dreams and simple life.
Read the story, “The Wedding Dance” by Amador Daguio, and observe the mood used by the author in developing his story. What mood is dominantly expressed in the story?	sadness
In the story, “The Wedding Dance,” this is the mood that was created in the scene when Awiyao invited Lumnay to join the wedding celebration.	embarrassing
Describe the character of Lumnay in relation to her mood in the story, “The Wedding Dance.”	submissive
In the story, "Footnote to Youth," which line in the dialogue hinted on the setting of the story?	“Dodong, Dodong, you come up”
What is the overall lesson of the story, "Footnote to Youth"?	The untoward consequences of marrying at an early age
In the story, "Footnote to Youth", what is the first reaction of Dodong’s father when Dodong told him that he will marry Teang?	angry at Dodong
An impression about the relationship of Awiyao and Lumnay from the story, “The Wedding Dance,” in relation to mood.	social influence
Describe the character of Awiyao in relation to the mood of the story, “The Wedding Dance.”	domineering
Which of the following was an outstanding display of a character’s personality in the story, “Magnificence”?	Mother’s magnificent care towards her children when she attacked Vicente to protect her child.
It was winter in Switzerland when Roy met his mother in one of the busiest restaurants in the city.	It was winter in Switzerland
Ishi was reminded of her high school days with her friends when she saw Geena in the mall.	reminded of her high school days with her friend
What makes “Magnificence” realistic?	It shows the reality of child abuse which is a serious problem in our society today
The story, “Magnificence,” depicted child abuse.	True
How does the story,“May Day Eve,” end?	Regret comes to Badoy, when he realized what he had lost
Back in the day, we used to play outside and climb on trees.	back in the day
Who is the villain in the story, “Magnificence”?	Vicente
What is the most dramatic event in the story, “May Day Eve”?	Badoy loving Agueda at the end.
The story, “Magnificence,” is set in a big house near the school.	False
"I hope you remember how I used to play the fool among us, without minding how people looked at me," he recounted, sullenly	I hope you remember how I used to
In the story, “Magnificence,” the mother did not mind what Vicente had done to her daughter.	False
According to the story, “Magnificence,” the throwing of the girl’s clothes to the kitchen range means casting away the girl’s bad experience.	True
In the story, “Magnificence,” the little girl appreciated Vicente’s generosity.	True
What is the focus of Pres. Cory Aquino’s speech?	encounters of injustice
The mood of the story “Magnificence.”	protective
“Magnificence” started with the nightly visit of Vicente to the little boy and girls.	True
Identify the main flashback in the story, “May Day Eve”.	Badoy recalled about his past love for Agueda
What is the tone of the story “May Day Eve”?	Life is full of regret, for we realize what we have when it is gone.
What can you conclude about Patricia Evangelista after reading her short winning speech, “Blonde and Blue Eyes”?	cares for her country
The author’s attitude in the essay, “I Demand My Share”.	serious
In the essay, “Blonde and Blue Eyes,” what was interesting about the author's thoughts towards living abroad and coming back home to her country	Her care for her country and her fellowmen in spite of her success abroad
“Pliant Like a Bamboo” describes what quality of the Filipinos?	flexibility
Describe how the author of the essay, “Blonde and Blue Eyes,” feels about living abroad.	eager to grab every opportunity that comes her way for her country
I have seen a wolf whose fur is immaculately white, large paws, silvery eyes, and a body mass like a lion	Description
The two trees compared in "Pliant Like a Bamboo" are:	mango and bamboo
Describe the range of emotions that President Cory might have experienced on the day she lost her husband.	heartbroken to liberating
What is the text structure used in the essay, "Pliant Like a Bamboo"?	Comparison/Contrast
Forgetting all material things is a form of renunciation.	giving up
A kind of non-fiction where a writer emphasizes his or her relationships with other people of the impact of significant historical events on his or her own life.	memoir
The lady recognizes her skills that are needed for the accomplishment of her writing composition project. She has abundant vocabulary skills, mastery of reading techniques, and technical writing skills	Enumeration
The subject matter in Patricia Evangelista's “Blonde and Blue Eyes”	Filipino diaspora and the contricutions of the gloabal Filipino and her desire to come back
The broadest category of literature that is based on facts.	non-fiction
Why was former President Corazon C. Aquino’s husband put to jail in a military camp?	had spoken up for democracy
President Cory said, “in an excess of arrogance, the dictatorship called for its doom in a snap election.” What word expresses mood?	doom
What was former President Cory Aquino referring to when she says, “Today, I have returned as the president of a free people.”	Freedom of the Filipinos under the dictatorship
The central idea of the essay “I Demand My Share”.	Right to own part of God’s creation
In the essay, “Blonde and Blue Eyes,” what does she say about coming back home to the Philippines?	She wants to return and share her mature talents and good fortune
Describe the mood expressed in the speech of Pres. Cory Aquino before the U.S. Congress.	empowered
Cory Aquino ended her speech by encouraging the people to fight against poverty.	True
Read the essay, “I Demand My Share” by Salvador Lopez and then answer the questions below. Choose the letter of the word that gives you the most appropriate meaning for the underlined word. The lady harnessed her bag gradually.	wove
Choose the letter of the word that gives you the most appropriate meaning for the underlined word. Admonition applies only to the rich.	advice
The foreign group that invaded the Philippines and referred to as pestilence were:	Japanese
What are the words in the essay of former President Corazon Aquino that suggested negative mood?	break out in tears
The family head works hard for the finances of his family. This is the only way to meet their basic needs	Problem/Solution
The family head works hard for the finances of his family. This is the only way to meet their basic needs.	Problem/Solution
The essay, “Blonde and Blue Eyes,” started with Patricia’s desire to have blonde and blue eyes.	True
The narrative essay, “Blonde and Blue Eyes,” ends with the writer expressing her desire to come home as a sign of gratitude of becoming a Filipino.	True
The purpose of the speech of Pres. Cory Aquino before the U.S. Congress.	To inform
Describe the range of emotions that President Cory might have experienced on the day she lost her husband.	heartbroken to liberating
In this narrative essay, “Blonde and Blue Eyes,” which sentence/s express/es the climax?	n a few years, I may take advantage of whatever opportunities that come my way. But I will come home
Myrna likes cats. She has three cats, and she has a soft heart for them because her cats protect her love birds from harm.	Cause/Effect
The foreign group that invaded the Philippines and referred to as pestilence were:	Japanese
Choose the letter of the word that gives you the most appropriate meaning for the underlined word. The nuns practice asceticism	self-denial
The lady recognizes her skills that are needed for the accomplishment of her writing composition project. She has abundant vocabulary skills, mastery of reading techniques, and technical writing skills.	Enumeration
A feeling of mortification by the common man	humiliation
They suffered horrific experiences years back because of the accident or assault which caused the facial injury every time they look in the mirror.	every time they look in the mirror
The traits worth appreciating of the Filipino man, according to the essay, "Pliant like a Bamboo."	fatalist
Characteristic of non-fiction that involves the author’s attitude towards his subject matter.	Tone
The subject matter in Patricia Evangelista's “Blonde and Blue Eyes”	Filipino diaspora and the contricutions of the gloabal Filipino and her desire to come back
Myrna likes cats. She has three cats, and she has a soft heart for them because her cats protect her love birds from harm.	Cause/Effect
A kind of non-fiction where a writer emphasizes his or her relationships with other people of the impact of significant historical events on his or her own life.	memoir
The foreign group that invaded the Philippines and referred to as pestilence were:	Japanese
Describe how the author of the essay, “Blonde and Blue Eyes,” feels about living abroad.	eager to grab every opportunity that comes her way for her country
Purpose of the author’s for writing “I Demand My Share”.	explain
Read the winning speech, “Blonde and Blue Eyes” by Patricia Evangelista in a Speech Competition in London. What dominant image in this selection lingers in your mind after reading the speech?	Working in a foreign land
These are the important details of an essay.	thesis statement, supporting details, grammar
Makati and Cebu are leading commercial cities in the Philippines. Makati is a commercial center in Metro Manila while Cebu is a commercial center in the Visayas.	Comparison/Contrast
What did you learn about the author from his essay, “I Demand My Share"?	He wants fairness.
Literature created from the imagination. This genre includes crime thrillers and romance.	Fiction
Identify a characteristic of non-fiction from the choices below:	presents facts, describes true-life experiences, or discusses ideas
Where did Patricia, author of the essay, “Blonde and Blue Eyes,” want to be in when she was a child?	in a foreign country
Read the story “May Day Eve” by Nick Joaquin and observe how flashbacks are used as literary devices. Evaluate how the flashback is used. Find out how the flashback adds to the meaning of the story. What sound in the setting spark the narrator’s memory at the beginning of “May Day Eve”?	merry-making in the evening
When Robert Burns wrote, “O my Luve’s like a red, red rose,” which figure of speech was he using?	Simile
The winter wrapped its icy claws around Alaska.	winter
At the end of the rainbow is a pot of gold.	Success
What object is personified in the following sentence? The balloon swells as Nestor blows it.	balloon
The flood waters swallowed the trees in one big gulp.	flood waters
"She cried a river” is an example of what figure of speech?	Hyperbole
What could cheer a man through life according to the poem "Air Castle"?	ambition
White dove is a symbol of ____________________.	Peace
Read the poem “Ink” by Guillermo Castillo and analyze by answering this question: In the poem, the ink personifies the student.	True
The mower groaned as it cut the grass on the yard.	mower
Behind the clouds, the sun is still shining.	Reinvention
What beckons the speaker in the poem “Air Castle”?	future life
A bouquet of red roses symbolizes __________________.	Love and Romance
White dove is a symbol of ____________________.	peace
The flood waters swallowed the trees in one big gulp.	flood waters
“The old mansion frowned down at us from the top of the hill” is an example of which figure of speech?	Personification
A metaphor is a comparison between two things that uses the words “like” or “as”	False
What is implied by “Life of a man with an ambition”?	with motivation to work towards a goal
What is the symbol used in the poem, "Ink"?	ink
A metaphor is a comparison between two things that uses the words “like” or “as”	False
The image conjured from reading the sentence appeals to what sense?	Auditory
The image conjured from reading the sentence appeals to what sense?	Visual
The branches of the tree pointed to the old dirty road.	branches
The image conjured from reading the sentence appeals to what sense?	Gustatory
The alarm clock screams to wake me up.	alarm clock
The question mark (?) is a symbol of ______________________.	all of the above
The swastika is a symbol of _________________.	Nazism and hate
Radiant is her room filled with red roses and yellow bells. The image conjured from reading the sentence appeals to what sense?	Visual
Soft petals tickle my feet as I step on the floor. The image conjured from reading the sentence appeals to what sense?	Tactile
Fear clutches me as I saw shadows above me.	fear
Flowers in bloom are perfumes to me. The image conjured from the sentence appeals to what sense?	Olfactory
The message of the poem, "The Rural Maid."	The unbearable longing for his/her love
What is the beginning conflict of the film, Muro Ami?	all of the above
Identify a close-up shot that emphasizes the focus of the film (Muro Ami).	Both choices
In terms of production value, what did the film "Muro Ami" have?	both choices
Tone used in the play, “The World is an Apple.”	Frustrations and regret
The message of the poem, "The Rural Maid."	The unbearable longing for his/her love
The focus of the movie, Muro Ami.	Gruesome child-labor practice
In the movie, Muro Ami, does the dialogue fit the characters and the situation they are in?	Yes
Choose the letter of the correct answer. Setting of the movie, Muro Ami:	Sea in Bohol before the cold Christmas season
The element that creates suspense and encourages the reader to go and find out more about the event that is being hinted.	Foreshadowing
First opinion about each character in the film, Muro Ami: Fredo	ruthless
Who are the main characters of the play, "The World is an Apple" by Alberto S. Florentino?	Gloria, Mario, Pablo
To what two things does the author of The Rural Maid compare his love in the line, “Thou art half human, half divine"?	Heaven and Earth
“Ishi gently covered her pet puppy with a soft cloth before she cuddled her along.”	Calm
First opinion about each character from the film, Muro Ami, below: Botong	mean
The mood at the middle of the film, Muro Ami.	Terrifying
The author uses properties and other things to strengthen his objective. What element of the drama is this?	Symbolism
My heart is like a singing bird Whose nest is a weathered shoot; My heart is like an apple tree Whose boughs are bent with thick-set fruit	Happiness
Identify a distant shot from the film, Muro Ami.	Children pounding the coral reefs at the bottom of the sea
What makes the poem “The Rural Maid” musical?	ending in rhymes
Read the lyric poem “The Rural Maid” by Francisco Maramag. Choose the best answer. Why is the poem considered as a lyric poem?	deals overwhelmingly with love and personal feelings
What does the drama “The World is an Apple” want to tell its readers about life?	Life is unfair.
What was the playwright’s real focus in the “The World is an Apple?”	How wrong decisions become greater burdens in life
The mood at the end of the film, Muro Ami.	Nostalgic
Which tone is represented in the following passage? Choose the letter of the correct answer. "Oh, I don’t need that strong sound in here.”	Annoyed
What does the drama “The World is an Apple” want to tell its readers about life?	Life is unfair.
Read the lyric poem “The Rural Maid” by Francisco Maramag. Choose the best answer. Why is the poem considered as a lyric poem?	deals overwhelmingly with love and personal feelings
Where is the play, "The World is an Apple" set?	House of Mario and Gloria
“Hey, the toy car almost reached the roof top of that high rise building!”	Scared
In the film, Muro Ami, do the camera angles (aiming up and aiming down) affect and give significance to the characters’ portrayals?	Yes
The element that creates suspense and encourages the reader to go and find out more about the event that is being hinted.	Foreshadowing
The dominant symbol used in the play, “The World is an Apple.”	Stolen apple
What does Castillo want to emphasize in the personification he used in the poem “Ink”?	Speak up one's mind
What is the theme of the poem “The Rural Maid”?	Love
Black as the pit from pole to pole.	Damnation