1st Semester: 2nd Grading WRITTEN WORK #1 (30 Points)

DIFFERENTIATED TRUE OR FALSE (2 points each)

Write A - if the first statement is true and the second statement is false;
B - if the first statement is false and the second statement is true;
C - if both statements are true; and/or
D - if both statements are false.
1. a. A certain familiarity with the classical texts helps us to better understand modern
literature.
b. In classic literature, a work is often deemed as a representation of the period in which
it was written and it merits lasting recognition.
2. a. Most of the literary pieces during the classic and medieval periods were relayed
through word-of-mouth.
b. Arthurian legends started in Athens, Greece.
3. a. During the Renaissance period, humanism or faith in the nobility of man meant
working on one’s self-esteem and self-importance.
b. Scientific thinking played a crucial role in the Renaissance period.
4. a. Neoclassical period is reckoned as the rebirth of ancient Greece and Roman
literature
b. 21st Century literature utilizes technology as a medium of literary expression.
5. a. Romantics believed that knowledge is gained through intuitive thinking rather than
deducting/inferring from facts.
b. Romantics support individual imagination.
6. a. Reading works of literature takes us into different realms and lets us picture authors’
thoughts.
b. Books of different genres make us empathize and understand social, political, or
religious issues.
7. a. Contemporary writers never draw inspiration and ideas from the writers who have
come before them.
b. The technological breakthroughs of the 21st century prompt writers to comment on
the present and write about the future.
8. a. In ancient Rome, comedy and tragedy were staged to honor Dionysus, the god of
wine and festivity.
b. Breaking free from conventional style of writing started during the post-modern period
of literature.
9. a. World literature transcends borders. In other words, it communicates with people of
different nationalities.
b. Writers in the 21st century can think of various ideas to work on, and they have
freedom to question assumptions.
10. a. History is a very important element of literature.
b. Some literary selections may reinforce stereotypes.
11. a. Literature allows a reader to understand a culture of a particular time and of a
particular class or social group.
b. Studying literature enhances our understanding of the world.
12. a. Neoclassicism puts emphasis on form, order, and accuracy.
b. The Enlightenment Period is driven by the principles of logic and reason.
13. a. Films, plays, magazines, and comic books are visual representations of literature.
b. Literature encourages us to be sensitive to the entire spectrum of human experience
14. a. What makes a literary work considered world literature is its circulation beyond its
country of origin.
b. Exploring world literature acquaints us with the masterpieces of literature.
15. a. A literary piece can have completely different meaning from one reader to another.
b. Modern technology allows a faster transmission of literature across the globe.
NOTE: Use the worksheet on the next page. Change the entries that need to be changed.
 WRITTEN WORK No.1 - 30 pts.
Differentiated TRUE or FALSE (2 points each)

1. C

2. D

3. C

4. C

5. C

6. C

7. B

8. D

9. C

10. C

11. C

12. B

13. B

14. C

15. C