21st CENTURY LITERATURE FROM THE PHILIPPINE AND THE WORLD

For items 1-4, read the excerpt below, and answer the questions that follow.

(The tale of Loku is applied to a large, ugly lizard that climbs to the rafters of houses and gives
the peculiar cry that suggests its name. This lizard, although hideous, is harmless: it lives on
centipedes. Its strange cry may be heard everywhere in the Philippine Islands.)

Hundreds of years ago a very wicked king named Loku ruled the Philippines. He was
cruel and unjust and condemned to death all who refused to do his bidding. He had vast
armies and made war on all until his name feared everywhere.

His power was very great. He conquered every nation a that opposed him and killed so
many people that the God, viewing the slaughter his throne above, sent an angel to order
him to cease warfare and rule the land in peace.

1. The time frame of this story could be

A. before the Spaniards came C. in a time Bathala created the world
B. during the World War II D. in the modern time
2. The story is being told
A. by a teacher C. by the author
B. by a grandmother D. by Loku himself
3. What word in the passage indicates killing and death?
A. cruel C. bidding
B. cease D. slaughter
4. The mood in the second paragraph is best described as
A. concerned C. alarming
B. sad D. frightening
5. This is a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or
historical hero.
A. Epic B. chants C. myth D. folk song
6. During this period the youth become vocal with their sentiments. They demanded a change
in the government.
A. 21st Century B. Rebirth Period C. American Period D. Period of Activism
7. It is a story that is traditional among a people or folk, especially one forming part of the oral
tradition of common people.
A. Myth B. legend C. riddles D. folk tale
8. A statement that gives wisdom and information about human life and experience.
Kung walang tiyaga, walang nilaga.
A. Novel B. Salawikain C. Bugtong D. Legend
9. In what period did Jose Rizal with Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo in hope of opening
the eyes of the Filipino to the business that the colonizers have been inflicting on them?
A. Pre-Spanish Period C. American Period
B. Spanish Period D. Japanese Perido
10. These are short poems intended to be sung. The common theme is love, despair, grief, doubt
hope, and sorrow.
A. folk song B. folk tales C. drama D. legend
11. The development of literature in the Philippines _________ .
A. is given life only in the oral tradition of the century.
B. could reflect the richness of our country’s history.
 C. may be attributed to both local and foreign influences.
D. grew and prospered alongside the country’s history.
12. It is a Spanish lyric-dramatic that alternates between spoken and sung scenes.
A. Salubong B. Cenakulo C. Zarzuela D. Panuluyan
13. All of the following are examples of nonfiction, EXCEPT _________ .
A. autobiography C. newspaper
B. science fiction D. diary
14. Which among the following best describes “Apo on the Wall” by Bj Patino?
A. The poem describes the lifestyles during the reign of Marcos and Martial Law.
B. It shows the actual scenario regarding the distinct attitude among the people who lived
after Martial Law.
C. It talks about the narration of a parent’s point of view about his rigorous Father and the
hanging photo around the wall called “Apo”
D. It portrays an adult who does his best to support his sick wife and three children.
15. A fable is a narrative where the characters are inanimate objects like a table. In what genre of
literature does fable belong?
A. drama B. fiction C. poetry D. nonfiction
16. This story is presented through text and illustrated images wherein 50% of the narrative is
presented without words.
A. Illustrated novel B. Digi-Fiction C. Hyper Poetry D. Science Fiction
17. Before presenting a lecture on HIV awareness, the speaker tells a story of a young boy who
got infected. The speaker explained the implications of HIV infection to the group of students.
What is the purpose of the speaker in the giver in situation?
A. bring delight C. give caution
B. promote treatment D. break the ice
18. What is a great way to encourage students to express their ideas, be creative, develop
confidence in writing, communicating, and collaborating with peers and the teacher.
A. texting B. vlogging C. blogging D. mind mapping
19. The purpose of mind mapping should be _________ .
A. to structure information effectively
B. to be more creative
C. to have and ICT application
D. to comply with the project
20. The English teacher asked the students to choose among a poem, a short comical skit, and
anecdote, and a legend for their final writing tasks. Which statement BEST describes the task
the teacher gave?
A. It is entertaining.
B. Each literary piece has a different purpose.
C. They differ in form and structure.
D. The tasks are simple but differ in theme.
21. Sometimes you win, and sometimes you learn.
A. blog B. manga C. triple media literature D. six-words flash fiction
22. Which multimedia representation is the best when interpreting a short story?
A. Video C. Mind Mapping
B. Digi Fiction D. Slide Show Presentation
23. Benneth was assigned to discuss the elements of the short story in his class. Which Microsoft
Office application can be used to create a slideshow presentation?
A. Word B. Publisher C. Paint D. PowerPoint
 24. What multimedia format is used to visualize connections of ideas and pieces of information?
A. chick lit B. mind mapping C. PPT presentation D. phone text tula
25. A short poetry in a form of tanaga, that is sent through SMS on a mobile phone with your
friends, families, loved ones, and through netizens.
A. blog B. video C. mind map D. text tula
26. One example of this is the yearly awarding of Leadership Award for Grade 6 pupils, Grade 10
and Grade 12 students. There are standard criteria for this award. Teachers and club advisers
give their evaluations. What kind of assessment is this?
A. peer assessment C. literary text
B. self-assessment D. literary adaption
27. What literary devise is used in the statement in the middle of an intense thunderstorm: “We’re
having a little rain”? having a little rain”
A. idiom B. hyperbole C. oxymoron D. understatement
28. James wants to interpret the essay, I am a Filipino of Carlos P. Romulo by expressing his
insights to elicit option of other people, he may create a ________ ?
A. blog B. video C. tag cloud D. mind mapping
29. What literary devise is used in the statement “I am at the peak of my career”?
A. simile B. Metaphor C. Oxymoron D. Metonymy
30. Which of the following multimedia formats helps readers better understand an idea or
approach a subject from a different angle?
A. PPT presentation B. tag cloud C. video D. mobile phone text tula
31. A cellphone is a wireless handled device that allows users to make and receive calls and text
messages. The following are the benefits of cell phone for learners, EXCEPT:
A. improved learning outcomes effects on mental health
B. Increased engagement among students
C. negative effects on mental health
D. easier ability to keep students up-to-date about assignments

For items, 32-37 read ana analyze the following literary text and identify which multimedia has been
used

32. My Top 3 Back-to-School Tips

Updated: Sep. 22
I can’t believe it, but my tittle Liv isn’t anymore! I swear it feels like she’s 3 (almost 4!) going
on 13, and now that she’s about to attend her second year of pre-school, it’s hitting me. Tis
the reason for school supply shopping and frantically searching for easy snacks/lunches, so
I wanted to share a few of my top tips for preparing for back to school, regardless of how old
your child is.
A. Blog B. manga C. flash fiction D. illustrated novel

Maayos pinalaki/
Nag-aarl nang mabuti/
Trabaho ay maganda/
Namuhay nang payapa//
Ang buhay nag anito/
Ay lahat ay may gusto/
Pero dahil matakaw//
Nagdusa and marami/
Bayan nagging madumi/
 Pangarap ay nasira/
At dahil lang sap era//
33.
A. world cloud C. mind mapping
B. mobile phone textual D. slideshow presentation
34. What happens when the students use multimedia in interpreting literary texts?
A. Assist students in considering multiple perspectives; that is, students can see and
experience the responses of others to the same text
B. It can confuse shaping the social context in which literary works can be explored /
experienced with others.
C. It will not serve as a good way to communicate because they are not on the face-to-face
interaction.
D. It will be difficult for the students to find the meaning and significance of the story.

For items, 35-37 read and analyze the following social media post and determine the purpose
of the anecdote it belongs to.

35. Ada posted on Facebook her experience of entering the wrong class during their first day of
school.
A. To bring Cheer B. To Reminisce C. To Caution D. To Persuade or Inspire
36. James talks in their class group chat about his experienced when he stepped on a snake when
he went with his Dad for hunting
A. To bring Cheer B. To Reminisce C. To Caution D. To Persuade or Inspire
37. The businessman tells his assistant to publish on the company’s Facebook page the hurdles
that he encountered before he becomes successful.
A. To bring Cheer B. To Reminisce C. To Caution D. To Persuade or Inspire
38. One hundred Year of Solitude (An Excerpt)
By Gabriel Garcia Marquez
May years later, as he faced the firing squad, Colonel Aureliano Buendia was to remember
that distant afternoon when his father took him to discover ice. At that time Macondo was a
village of twenty adobe houses, built on the bank of a river of clear water that ran along a bed
of polished stones, which were white and enormous, like prehistoric eggs. The world was so
recent that many things lacked names, and to indicate them it was necessary to point. Every
year during March a family of ragged gypsies would set up their tents near the village, and with
a great uproar of pipes and kettledrums they would display new inventions.

What literary technique is used to introduce the village of Macondo in the narrative?
A. flasback C. imagery
B. point of view D. setting
C. This part of the plot happens after the climax when the author starts typing up loose ends.
A. exposition B. falling action C. resolution D. rising action
39. What is the difference between third-person omniscient and third-person limited?
A. Third person omniscient uses the pronoun “I” and “he” to tell the story, whereas limited
only uses the pronoun “I”.
B. Third person omniscient can tell the thoughts of the characters as he can see into their
minds while third person limited is unable to see into the minds of the characters.
C. Third person omniscient tells the story from one character’s view and limited tells the story
from all of the other characters’ views
 D. Third person omniscient tells the story from the view of the protagonist, whereas limited
tells the story from the view of the protagonist.
40. What plot structure is this one. The team happily celebrated their victory after a challenging
face-off with their rival.
A. conflict B. climax C. foreshadowing D. resolution
41. The plot of the story is made up of which of the following incidents.
A. Foreshadowing and characters
B. Conflict, protagonist, and antagonist
C. Initial incident, climax, and resolution
D. Introduction, initial incident, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution
42. Why do we use a plot diagram?
A. To analyze the story
B. To understand the story
C. To identify the parts of a story
D. To understand the characters in the story
43. What is the best definition of the theme?
A. The topic of the story
B. The author’s purpose
C. the subject of the story
D. The unique moral message of the story
44. When the author gives some background or needed details to the story this is known as what
term?
A. exposition B. foreshadowing C. point of view D. characterization
45. In Maupassant’s short story “The Necklaes”, the main character learns that honesty is
needed the best policy. The main idea or the possible opinion of the author is known as what
term?
A. mood B. theme C. setting D. conflict
46. The problem of the plot is also known as which short story element?
A. conflict B. characterization C. foreshadowing D. setting
47. What elements of a short story might be described as the series of related events?
A. conflict B. character C. theme D. plot
48. If I told you this short story takes place in a jungle on a mysterious land sometime in the
1930s/1940s involving an eccentric hunter, I would be describing what aspect of the story?
A. character B. setting C. conflict D. falling action
49. What is another word for any hints of future plot occurrences?
A. exposition B. falling action C. foreshadowing D. setting
50. A cellphone is a wireless handled device that allows users to make and receive calls and text
messages. The following are the benefits of cell phone for learners, EXCEPT:
A. improved learning outcomes effects on mental health
B. Increased engagement among students
C. negative effects on mental health
D. easier ability to keep students up-to-date about assignments