21st Century
21st Century
21st Century
1. During this period, Filipino writers went into all forms of literature like news, reporting, poetry,
stories play, essays, and novels which clearly depicted their love of country and their longings
for independence.
a. Contemporary Period c. Pre-Colonial Period
b. American Period d. Spanish Period
2. In this period, religious books were written, such as Doctrina Cristiana and Urbana and Felisa,
to support or contradict the Catholic Church.
a. Spanish Period c. Pre-Colonial Period
b. American Period d. Contemporary Period
II. Directions: Choose the letter that corresponds to the correct answer.
______ 1. He wrote Isang Dipang Langit, Luha ng Buwaya, and Mga Ibong Mandaragit.
a. Bienvenido Lumbera c. F. Sionil Jose
b. Amado V. Hernandez d. N.V.M. Gonzales
______ 2. He was the finest contemporary poet regardless of race and language.
a. F. Sionil Jose c. Amado V. Hernandez
b. Bienvenido Lumbera d. Jose Garcia – Villa
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______ 4. He was one of two faculty members accepted to teach in a university without holding a
degree.
a. Jose Garcia – Villa c. Cirilo Bautista
b. F. Sionil Jose d. N.V.M. Gonzales
______ 5. He is the founder of the Philippine Chapter of the International Organization PEN (Poets,
Playwrights, Essayists, Novelists).
a. F. Sionil Jose c. Amado V. Hernandez
b. Bienvenido Lumbera d. Jose Garcia – Villa
______ 6. Which among the given literary pieces was NOT written by Jose Garcia – Villa?
a. Footnote to Youth c. God Said, I Made a Man
b. Dead Stars d. The Anchored Angel
______ 7. He held regular funded and unfunded workshops throughout the country to bring poetry
and fiction closer to people who otherwise would not have the opportunity to develop their
creative talent.
a. Bienvenido Santos c. N.V.M. Gonzales
b. Cirilo Bautista d. Edith L. Tiempo
______ 8. His writings since the late 60s, when taken collectively, can be described as epic.
a. F. Sionil Jose c. Amado V. Hernandez
b. Bienvenido Lumbera d. Jose Garcia – Villa
Directions: Based on your insights from the previous discussions, answer the given question.
(10 points)
1. In what ways, can you as a Filipino reader, be affected by works of Filipino writers that
endeavor to open the minds of people on socio-political and moral issues confronting the
country?
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IV. Directions: Analyze the poem below and answer the questions that follow.
Servant
by Bienvenido Lumbera
3. What is/are the literary context/s present in the poem? Explain. (5 points)
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4. Explain how different contexts enhance the poem’s meaning and enrich the reader’s
understanding. (5 points)
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“Integrity will lead you to success and happiness, but treachery will destroy your dreams.” – Psalms 11:3
Prepared by:
Mrs. Myriz Ehdale Lopez-Chavez
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