Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region IV – A CALABARZON
Division of Cavite
NAIC WEST POINT COLLEGE
Ibayo Silangan, Naic, Cavite

1ST Quarter Examination in 21ST Century Literature in the Philippines and the World

TEST I. Instructions: Identify the literary genre described in each statement. Write the corresponding
genre term next to the statement number.
Choose from the following genres:

Poetry Drama Fiction Non-fiction Illustrated Novel Digi Fiction, Graphic

Novel Manga Doodle Fiction Text Talk Novels Chick Lit
Flash Fiction Six Word Flash Fiction Creative Non-fiction Science Fiction
Blog Hyper Poetry

____________1. 50% of the narrative is presented without words; the reader must interpret the images
to comprehend the story.
____________2.Combines book, movie/video, and internet website; readers engage in navigation,
reading, and viewing in all three forms.
____________3.Narrative work in which the story is conveyed using a comic form; can encompass non-
fiction and thematically linked short stories.
____________4.Comics and graphic novels originally published in Japan; artistic and storytelling style,
categorized into different types based on target demographics.
____________5.Incorporates doodle writing, drawing, and handwritten graphics in place of the
traditional font; drawing enhances the story, often adding humorous elements.
____________6.Stories told almost entirely in dialogue, simulating social network exchange.
____________7.Genre fiction addressing modern womanhood, featuring a female protagonist; often
humorous and light-hearted.
____________8.Style of fictional literature of extreme brevity; could range from a single word to a
thousand words.
____________9.Genre of speculative fiction dealing with futuristic science and technology, exploring
imaginative concepts such as space travel, time travel, and parallel universes.
____________10.Short, concise fictional stories told in six words, focusing on creating impact within a
limited word count.
____________11.Writing that uses literary styles and techniques to create factually accurate narratives,
employing creativity in its presentation of real events.
____________12..A weblog, a website containing short articles called posts that are regularly updated;
can be personal or cover a wide range of topics.
____________13..Involves set words, phrases, lines presented in variable order, or parts of the poem
that move and mutate; often found online.
____________14.Involves multimedia elements such as videos, pictures, and interactive content;
readers must engage in various forms of media to understand the full story.
____________15.Narrative work where 50% of the content is presented without words; readers must
interpret images to understand the story.
TEST II. Instructions: Encircle the correct answer.
1. What is the definition of "context" in literary analysis?
A) The sequence of events in a story
B) The circumstances forming the setting and providing understanding
C) The emotions experienced by the characters
2. What is the definition of "imagery" in the context of literature?
A) Creating a mental image of the author
B) Creating a picture in the reader's mind using sensory language
C) Describing the physical appearance of characters
3. What do "literary techniques" refer to?
A) Methods used by the author to convey their message
B) Types of books and genres
C) Popular phrases used in literature
4. Which of the following is an example of a "literary technique"?
A) Describing a character's appearance
B) Using flashbacks to reveal past events
C) Naming chapters in a book
5. In the given context, what role does the reader play in understanding literary pieces?
A) Creating the context for the story
B) Appreciating and exploring the literary work
C) Dictating the events of the story
6. How does "imagery" contribute to the reader's experience?
A) By creating a mental image using sensory language
B) By summarizing the plot of the story
C) By explaining the author's intentions
7. What does the term "literary piece" refer to in the provided text?
A) A short poem
B) Any piece of writing with literary value, like a story or a poem
C) A collection of random words
8. What is the purpose of using "flashbacks" as a literary technique?
A) To confuse the readers
B) To reveal events that happened before the present time of the narration
C) To speed up the pace of the story
9. What is the primary purpose of "literary techniques" in a piece of writing?
A) To confuse the reader
B) To enhance the message and engage the reader
C) To make the story longer
10. Why is understanding "context" important in literary analysis?
A) It helps readers predict the ending of the story
B) It provides the circumstances that shape the meaning of the events
C) It determines the popularity of the book
11. What sense does "imagery" primarily appeal to in the reader?
A) Taste
B) Touch
C) Sight and other senses
12. Which of the following is NOT a literary technique?
A) Foreshadowing
B) Describing the weather in a story
C) Printing the book in a specific font
13. In the context of literature, what does the term "tone" refer to?
A) The pitch of the author's voice
B) The attitude or mood conveyed by the author
C) The speed of the story's events
14. What role does the reader's imagination play in understanding imagery?
A) It helps create a mental picture based on sensory language
B) It replaces the author's imagination in the story
C) It is not important in understanding imagery
15. Why might an author use flashbacks in a story?
A) To confuse the readers
B) To provide background information and enhance the plot
C) To create a predictable storyline

TEST III. Instructions: True or False

Read each statement carefully and decide whether it is true or false based on the information provided.
Mark your answer by circling "Naruto" if the statement is correct and "Boruto" if the statement is
incorrect.
1. Naruto or Boruto: A blog is a multimedia format where individuals can share their opinions, interests,
and experiences through text, images, and other media on a regularly updated website.
2. Naruto or Boruto: Mind mapping is a technique used to visualize connections between ideas and
information, and it can be created using tools like MS Word or online mind mapping software.
3. Naruto or Boruto: Mobile phone text tula is a traditional Filipino poem that typically consists of four
lines with seven syllables each, and they follow a specific rhyme scheme.
4. Naruto or Boruto: A slideshow presentation, created with MS PowerPoint, is a multimedia format that
consists of a sequence of pictures or pages of information (slides) displayed on a large screen using a
video projector.
5. Naruto or Boruto: A tag cloud is a visual arrangement of words or tags within textual content, allowing
users to quickly understand the main topics discussed in websites, articles, speeches, or databases.
6. Naruto or Boruto: A video is an electronic device used to record, copy, playback, broadcast, and
display moving visual media.
7. Naruto or Boruto: Multimedia, according to Marshall (2001), involves the integration of text, graphics,
drawing, still and moving images, animation, audio, and other media, allowing digital representation,
storage, transmission, and processing of information.
8. Naruto or Boruto: Mind mapping is a versatile technique used to organize ideas, comprehend
information, and generate new ideas; it does not create linear and structured outlines.
9. Naruto or Boruto: A mobile phone text tula is a traditional Filipino poem, but it does not necessarily
combine text, images, and audio.
10. Naruto or Boruto: A video can be considered a multimedia format, incorporating moving visual media
and often accompanied by audio, making it a powerful tool for conveying information and storytelling.

TEST IV. ENUMERATION

1-4 CONVENTIONAL GENRES
5-10 21ST CENTURY LITERATURE GENRES

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Prepared by: April Bernadette Murillo 😊