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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

FLORIDA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Senior High School

Florida, Butuan City

2nd Semester, S.Y. 2022 – 2023

Name:_________________________________ Date:__________________

Section:________________ Score:_________________

3rd Quarter Examination

21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World

I. Multiple Choice. Encircle the letter of the best answer.

1. What is the best definition of literature?

A. Literature covers both oral and written forms of works for expressive and imaginative
purposes.

B. Literature is limited to written materials that gain artistic merit for human expression.

C. Literature is written solely to inform and persuade.

D. Literature is anything written and published.

2. Which genre of literature observes sounds and rhythms for aesthetic purpose in expressing
one's feelings, ideas, and beliefs?

A. Fiction

B. Non-fiction

C. Prose

D. Poetry

3. In which type of literature do legends, folktales, short stories, and any novels belong?

A. Art

B. Fiction

C. Non-fiction

D. Poetry

4. Which literary form refers to verses that depict extraordinary strength, adventure, and
heroism?
A. Epic

B. Fairy tale

C. Legend

D. Myth

5. What element of story is depicted in this given statement: "The King is very ill and his sons
rival each other in catching a bird"?

A. Character

B. Conflict

C. Setting

A. Theme

6. What is called as the turning point in a story?

A. Climax

B. Denouement

C. Exposition

D. Plot

7. What element of plot is depicted in this given statement: "Everything changed when she
showed unparalleled strength and courage."?

A. Climax

B. Falling action

C. Resolution or denouement

D. Rising action

8. The famous work written by Dr. Jose P. Rizal entitled "El Filibusterismo" reflects the daily
experiences and struggles of our Filipinos during his time. In which genre does it belong?

A. Drama

B. Non-fiction prose

C. Poetry

D. Prose fiction

9. What is most likely the theme of literary text during early Spanish period?

A. Equality

B. Nationalism

C. Nature
D. Religion and morality

10. Which period in the history of Philippine literature did the Spanish, American, and Japanese
come to our country?

A. Colonial Period

B. Period of Apprenticeship

C. Post-colonial Period

D. Pre-colonial Period

II. MATCHING TYPE. Match the literary theme on SET A to the exact period when it was written from
SET B.

A B

11. sense of nationalism; oppression A. Pre-colonial Period

12. heroic deeds; nature; supernatural B. Early Spanish Period

13. morality; religion C. Revolutionary Period

14. poverty; injustice; activism; social issues D. American Period

15. longing for independence; E. Japanese Period

social justice and consciousness F. Post-colonial Period

Some famous literary works in the Philippines are listed below. Identify to which type or genre each
literary work belongs.

Myth C. Short story E. Drama

Essay D. Novel F.Epic

16. "Biag ni Lam-ang" anonymous

17. "Noli me Tangere" by Jose Rizal

18. "What Is an Educated Filipino" by Francisco Benitez

19. "Footnote to Youth" by Jose Garcia Villa

20. "How the World Began" anonymous

III. FACT OR FICTION: Write "Fact" if the statement is true about Africa and "Fiction" if it is false.
Write the correct word or phrase on top of the incorrect one to make the false statement right.

_____________21-22 Earliest Philippine literature before the colonization period was rich in
written literary works.

_____________23-24 Christianity is the first religion known to ancient Filipinos.


_____________25-26 Islam emerged first before Catholicism faith.

_____________27-28. Philippine literature can be divided into three major periods.

_____________29-30 The two major classifications of poetry are fiction and non-fiction.

_____________31-32 Spanish were the ones who introduced Protestantism in the Philippines.

_____________33-34 The Filipino is a unique blend of both Eastern and Western influences.

_____________35-36 Biography is a non-fiction literary work.

_____________37-38 Sounds and rhythm give a musical effect to any prose.

_____________39-40 Philippine history and cultures are associated to the country's literature.

“God bless in your examinations!”

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