POTOTAN NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL

Pototan, Iloilo
21 Century Literature from the Philippines and the World
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2nd SUMMATIVE TEST

Name: _____________________________________________________Grade & Section: ________ Score. ___________

I. MODIFIED TRUE/FALSE. Directions. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. If

false, change the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. Write your
answer on the blank provided at the left.

________ 1. With the different types of technology, the writers are able to connect with the
readers in a less expensive but easier way of communicating their literary pieces.
________2. A textula is a coined word of the English word “Text” and a Hiligaynon word “ Tula “.
________3. Flash fiction is a literary fiction encompassing genre with futuristic, supernatural and
imaginative themes.
________ 4. A blog is a website containing a writer's or group of writers' own experiences,
observations, opinions, etc., and often having images and links to other websites.
________ 5. A creative fiction is a genre of writing that uses literary styles and techniques to
create factually accurate narratives.
________ 6. ) Hyperpoetry refers to works of verse which could be presented without the
computer. It includes verse with links to sub-poems or footnotes, poetry “generators,” poetry
with movement or images.
________7. A linguistic context is the relationship between words, phrases, sentences and even
paragraphs.
________8. A sonnet is composed of 16 lines that are typically 5 foot iambics rhyming according
to a prescribed scheme.
________9. The literary context is understanding the author’s background. Studying the author’s
values, education, achievements gives the reader a glimpse of how the author was shaped by his
experience.
________10. A flash fiction is a fictional literary work that is brief in form and written under
1500 words.

II. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Directions. Read the following sentences carefully. Write the LETTER of
the correct answer on the blank provided at the left.
_____11. Which among the statements best describes world literature in the 21st century?
A. Literature experiences a death in print.
B. There is less opportunity for free publication.
C. The appetite for information has decreased.
D. Kinesthetic becomes the key characteristic.
_____12. In what context does the short story “LAKAT: A Walk to School, a Pilgrimage to Dreams”
based?
A. Biographical Context C. Social Context
B. Linguistic Context D. Socio-cultural Context
_____13. Because of the rise of digital devices, the burgeoning of social media, and the
advancement in science, what theme has become the focus of 21st century world?
A. History and Memory B. Identity C. Intertextuality D. Technology

___14. One April afternoon in 1888, Chie and her parents descended from a red rickshaw in front
of Kobe’s most exclusive teahouses. What literary element is being described in the text?“The
Strangeness of Beauty” by Lydia Minatoya
A. Catharsis B. Mood C. Setting D. Theme
____ 15-19. Read the flash fiction below and answer the following questions that follows
Chickens
(Flash Fiction)
By Elaine Magarell
United States

In the killing yard a man sharpens a razor, says a few words to God, and does a nice killing. After plucking and gut-
ting he cooks the bird in a coat of its own beaten eggs. When he eats the flesh it is with pleasure. Every night he goes to bed
satisfied. Every day he wakes up hungry. The chickens complain to heaven and a chicken angel is sent to earth. At first she
helps the man dream about red meat so that he wakes up with an appetite for steak. In a meadow he stalks a cow but is
intimidated by its intrepid stare, the importance of its dung. So apprehensive is he that he goes to bed hungry.

The chickens rejoice. They have an ambassador.

That night the chicken angel sits on the man’s pillow and lectures him about vegetables. At daybreak she sows for
the man a garden where vegetables fairly leap from the ground. But the man finds carrots and lettuces frightening, the way
they appear out of nothing. A captive of habit, he hungers for chicken.
As a last resort the chicken angel tells him how hunger cleanses the body and makes it holy. The man is intrigued by
the notion of fasting. He asks God’s approval and takes distant thunder for an affirmative answer.
Only so much can be done with intervention, the chicken angel reports to heaven. Having won for the chickens a
respite, she leaves. Not that the chickens expected more.

_____15. The words like “killing” and “razor” as well as the bird being cooked “in a coat of its own
beaten eggs” heighten the ________________ of slaughter to feed one’s hunger.
A. joy B. important C. necessity D. violence
_____16. “Flesh” and “pleasure” demonstrate the grotesque nature of man’s ______________.
A. desires B. love for meat C. mercy D. need to eat
_____ 17. The story about the hopelessness of chickens as victims, the endlessness of man’s
hunger for food as predator, and the violence it takes for him to get there is a metaphor
for human’s _______________.
A. compassion B. empathy C. sacrifice D. selfishness
_____18. The presence of the “chicken angel” symbolizes the question of _______________ in the
middle of man’s cruelty.
A. faith B. love C. power D trust.
_____19. The line stating, “He takes distant thunder for an affirmative answer,” suggests __________.
A. his lack of faith C. his belief in the supernatural
B. the strength of his faith D. the strength of his character

Dear Diary,
Grrrrr… I’m so hungry! I thought I was going to grab my favorite snack from the
fridge today, but then something really scary happened and I had to run away.
Celia
_____20. The entry above is an example of what genre?
A. Creative Non-fiction B. Digi-Fiction C. Fiction D. short story
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___21. The following are examples of 21 Century Literary Genres. Which is NOT?
A. Cenakulo B. Digi-Fiction C. hyperpoetry D. Illustrated Novel
___22. Which of the following statements is TRUE about illustrated novel?
A. A work of graced by a single decorated cover.
B. It has humorous elements that would be missing if illustrations were omitted.
C. It uses literary styles and techniques to create factually accurate narratives
D. Readers must interpret images in order to comprehend the complete story which composed
of 50% narrative.
____23. The following is true about 21st Century literary genres, which is NOT?
A. Writings are more formal. C. Writings are more liberated.
B. Writings can be easily access through social media D. Writings are still serious but less
formal.
____24. Which of the following best describes the climax of the story?
A. setting and characters C. Events that make up a story
B. the resolution of the problems D. The exploding part of story or the
Turning point of the story.
____ 25. Supposed a woman writes about her own life from birth up to the present. What do you call
her work?
A. autobiography B. biography C. diary D. memoir

26-45. Read the poem entitled “ GUGMA KO KAG GINAMUS”. Pretend that you are the
person refer to by the author. Create a RESPONSE in a form of a poem ( 2-3 stanzas only).
Write your poem on the space provided at the BACK. (20 points)

RUBRICS
GUGMA KO KAG GINAMUS 5 3 1
Ni Graciel Anne Lampasa Sedavia Ideas Present an original idea. Focuses on a Idea is unclear.
Focuses on an idea, single idea. Idea Includes random
feeling or experience. may be ideas.
Ang paghigugma ko Uses specific, concrete understandable,
Daw pareho lang ka ginamus. images but still fuzzy.
Manamit ilangkay Organization Uses logical, effective Sequencing is Sequencing is
organizational strategy. logical. illogical, or not
Kapin pa kon kita imaway. Uses form to interpret evident.
idea creatively &
effectively.
Indi ko gid matago Word Choice Precise, original, fresh Attempts to use General or
Hay dya nagapanimahu. words, creates vivid descriptive ordinary words.
images. words to create May include
Pero ikaw nanamian images. inappropriate
Hay pareho ‘ta nabatyagan. words or limited
use of
vocabulary.
Pero pareho kang ginamus Rhythm The poem uses rhythm The poem The poem does
Ang gugma ko nabuut: throughout, which sometimes uses not have any
benefits the poetic tone rhythm but may noticeable
Indi makasungaw- waver in a way rhythm.
Ginahuput ang kahidlaw. that distracts the
reader and
negatively affects
the tone.

Prepared by:
MERLYN S. LAVENTE
APRIL ROSE E. MAYUGA
Subject Teachers