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NAT REVIEWER 2024
Read and analyze the questions. Using the answer sheet, shade the letter that corresponds to your answer.

1. During the Period of Activism, young people became utterly rebellious. This was demonstrated not just in the
brutal demonstrations and on the streets, but also in literature. Which of the following statements BEST
describes the themes of the literary works during this period?
A. The literature explores the progression and improvement of the nation.
B. The literature places an emphasis on the dependence of the Filipino people on the dictatorship.
C. The literature deals with patience, respect for native culture, customs, and the natural and surrounding
beauty.
D. The literature focuses on nationalism to emphasize the significance of their petitions and the necessity
for change.

2. Below is an example of Haiku entitled “Tutubi” by Gonzalo K. Flores, also known as Severino Gerundio, was
the first notable Filipino poet to create haiku during the Japanese period.

tutubi

hila mo’y tabak…

ang bulaklak, nanginig!
sa paglapit mo.

https://www.thehaikufoundation.org/

How does the poem reflect the literature and situation of the Filipinos during the time?
A. Despite being colonized by foreign invaders, Filipinos were able to persevere and develop resilience.
B. By writing about nature and life in the Philippines, Filipinos can avoid being watched and censored by
the Japanese.
C. The use of vernacular language in writing poems, plays, short stories, etc. has become obscure during
the Japanese period.
D. During the Japanese period, Philippine literature in English was continued because of that, writers
were discouraged to write in Filipino.

3. There's something so special about Philippine haiku that you can't help but be impressed by it, and it can make
you feel as if you're in the Philippines. In general, Philippine poetry is nothing more than a pretty word
arrangement. Which of the following statements would support this claim?

A. It revolves around supernatural events or heroic deeds.

B. It depicts or proves the people's beliefs, customs, views, or values with tremendous humor.
C. It expresses the deepest of human experiences in actions that create memorable impressions.
D. It reflects a philosophy, a passion for the natural environment, and a truth about life, art, and culture.

4. Even before the arrival of the foreign colonizers, Philippine literature had already matured into a diverse and
abundant body of work. Which of the following is TRUE about Philippine pre-colonial texts?

A. Most pre-colonial dramas took place in the town square and in worship places.
B. They emphasize the lack of a written language among the ancient Filipinos.
C. The poetry during pre-colonial period never addresses any other topic than the idea of living a life.
D. It combines past events with those made explicit in proverbs, riddles, haiku, legends, and newspapers.

5. Florante at Laura is a Tagalog awit penned by Francisco Balagtas in 1838. It is regarded as one of the greatest
works of Philippine literature. During his captivity, Balagtas authored the epic.
"O pagsintang labis ng kapangyarihan,
sampung mag-aama'y iyong nasasaklaw;
'pag ikaw ang nasok sa puso ninuman,
hahamaki'ng lahat masunod ka lamang!" 1
https://tl.wikibooks.org/wiki/Florante_at_Laura/Kabanata_7
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Which of the following BEST explains the mood of the stanza?

A. This section of the poem conveys regret for unrequited love.

B. This part of the poem expresses that everything is possible if it's for the one you love.
C. This section of the poem suggests that you will face obstacles before obtaining your heart's desire.
D. This part of the poem explains that love is blind because it transforms unfavorable situations into
positive ones.
Gabu

by Carlos Angeles

The battering restlessness of the sea

Insists a tidal fury upon the beach
At Gabu, and its pure consistency
Havocs the wasteland hard within its reach.

Brutal the daylong bashing of its heart

Against the seascape where, for miles around,
Farther than sight itself, the rock-stones part
And drop into the elemental wound.

The waste of centuries is grey and dead

And neutral where the sea has beached its brine,
Where the split salt of its heart lies spread
Among the dark habiliments of Time.

The vital splendor misses. For here

At Gabu where the ageless tide recurs
All things forfeited are most loved and dear.
It is the sea pursues a habit of shores.

6. The poem "Gabu" by Carlos Angeles, creates imagery in the minds of its readers. Which word or group of
words from the poem Gabu helps form an image?

A. 'waves,' 'sea,' 'shore,

B. ‘sea’’,’upon’,’beach’
C. that’,’piece’,’heart’
D. ‘across’,’between’,’under’

7..Kakaiba ang bangka ni Cora sa lahat ng bangkang nakanguso sa buhanginan. Kulay rosas tong matingkad. The
underlined sentence above is an example of a visual imagery. Which of the following best explains this claim?
A. It is designed with rose.
B. It tells how bright the boat is.
C. It pertains that the boat is on the seashore.
D. It depicts that the color of the boat is as bright as the rose.

8. From Pre-Spanish period until the present time, Philippine regional literature has become rich and varied.
Which of the following factors DO NOT affect the development of literature?
A. Geographical features of the country
B. Biographical background of the author

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C. Reader’s interpretation of the literary text
D. Western writers influence to Filipino writers

9. Which of the following statements describe the development of Philippine literature?

a. It is the reflection of our country.
b. It is only attributed by foreign influences.
c. It is given life only in the oral tradition of the country.
d. It grew and prospered alongside the country’s history.

10. Which of the following is an example of metaphor?

A. Love is an open clear pool where no hate can dare swim.

B. Love is like a painting filled with all colours and shades.
C. Love is like a space everlasting that fills bitterness with bliss.
D. Love is like the circle of eternity always there to take for free.

11. Marie and Carlo prepared a book review of a traditional novel, The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre
Dumas, and illustrated novel, The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick. What could be the differences
that they notice between the traditional novel and illustrated novel?

A. Illustrated novels have few characters. On the other hand, traditional novels have few character
descriptions.
B. Illustrated novels typically tell a story through words, then use images to complement the story while
traditional novels used detailed word descriptions.
C. Readers of illustrated novels could have varied interpretations if they only used images to tell a story
while the readers of traditional novels could have a single interpretation because of the
straightforward language used by the writers.
D. Reading a novel forced readers to construct a unique world through descriptions, actions, and rich
details about each character and setting while in illustrated novels, the reader has a visual presence
that guides and influences the way he/she perceived the story.

12. Jen’s task was to read a flash fiction that was written on a half-bond paper. The next day, her task was to read
a five-page short story. Although these literary pieces have various elements, she observed some differences.
What could it be?

A. Short story expresses various themes while flash fiction revolves around a single theme.
B. Flash fiction does not have short story elements while short stories may contain one element.
C. Short story has a complete plot, setting, and vivid character description while flash fiction lacks
character development and words are carefully chosen to express punchy lines.
D. Both short stories and flash fiction have a beginning, middle, and ending. However, the ending of
flash fiction may lead to various interpretations, and the characters are fully described.

13. Teacher Mia asked students to visit the Library to search for hyperpoetry, WRITING TO ONEGIN by Padel
Ruth using the computer. She then showed an example of traditional poetry, The Sea by Natividad Marquez.
Her students noticed a big difference between the two. What could be the main difference between the two.
What could be the main difference between hyperpoetry and traditional poetry?
THE SEA By Natividad Marquez
Why does the sea laugh, Mother,
As it glints beneath the sun?
It is thinking of the joys, my child,
That it wishes every one.
Why does the sea sob so, Mother,
As it breaks on the rocky shore?
It recalls the sorrows of the world.
And weeps forevermore.
Why is the sea so peaceful, Mother, 3
As if it were fast asleep?
It would give our tired hearts, dearest child,
The comfort of the deep.
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A. Poets of traditional poetry passed away while authors of hyper poetry are still alive.
B. Traditional poems are printed and follow strict forms like their elements and structure. Hyper
poetry could not be presented without a computer since it contains links to sub-poems or footnotes,
poetry “generators,” poetry with movement or images.
C. Traditional poems are written to express feelings and thoughts in a creative poetic way while
hyper poetry does not use figurative language but includes verse with links to subpoems or footnotes.
D. Poets basically produce traditional poetry using a paper-based medium, while hyper poets
produce hyper poetry using the computer screen.
14. Analyze the two literary genres, Manga and Doodle Fiction.

Japanese Manga (One Piece) Doodle fiction (Diary of a Wimpy Kid)

What do they have in common?

A. Both used rhymes. meter, and stanza.
B. Both used handwritten text in the dialogue and drawings.
C. Both used speech balloons for the dialogues and hyperlinks for meanings.
D. Both used illustrations and conversation clouds allow words to be understood to represent a character’s
speech which enhances the meaning.

15. Sheffield Hallam University conducted a project that promotes public engagement with digital fiction. Participants
will be encouraged to reflect on digital fiction. What could be the primary purpose of this project?
A. It will allow readers to explore three media (a book, movie, and internet website).
B. It will give readers the opportunity to enjoy reading the book and to interact with the writer.
C. It will enhance skills in designing speech balloons and develop humor through instant messaging.
D. It will develop literacies in digital and visual media aside from the ability to intermingle with authors and
will enhance academic writing skills.

16. You are tasked to analyze the biographical context of a literary piece. Which of the following ways reflect the
process?

A. Read the piece and look for literary techniques used.

B. Research on the author’s background such as education, political stands, and economic
issues.
C. Look outside the piece and explore the events during the time it was produced that might have influenced the
author.
D. Reflect on the meaning of the poem by looking at your experiences, thoughts, and
feelings that can help you come up with the meaning of the piece.

17. Franklin is analyzing a text based on the linguistic context. What would Franklin do?

A. Identify the images used by the author.

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B. Compare the literary work to other works.
C. Gather relevant facts about the author's life.
D. Examine the styles and techniques used by the author.

18. Which question will allow Kobe to reflect on reading a text?

A. Who is the author or writer?

B. What year was the piece published?
C. What are your prior experiences related to the text?
D. What kind of society emerged during the time when the literature was created?

For numbers 19 and 20, read and analyze the stanza taken from Bonsai by Edith Tiempo.
All that I love
I fold over once
And once again
And keep in a box
Or a slit in a hollow post
Or in my shoe

19. What is the mood reflected in the stanza?

A. Cheerful
B. Mysterious
C. Sentimental
D. Startled

20. Why do you think the author used Bonsai as the title of the poem?

A. She values her emotions like she values bonsai.

B. Her feelings can be folded and easily kept in small places.
C. Her feelings are as little and few as a bonsai and will never grow.
D. She is describing overemotional states which is the total opposite of bonsai.

21. Angela loves traveling to different places. She also likes sharing what she experiences during her travels. Her
stories of travels and the pictures are posted on her Tumblr account. She updates her posts and stories regularly so
her followers can read something new from time to time. Which among the multimedia formats is being depicted
by the above scenario?

A. blog C. powerpoint
B. text tula D. vlog

22. Mia is editing a video about her travel journey that they want to post on her YouTube channel. Which of the
following arrangements of the steps in editing a video using multimedia components is correct?

I. Review the video

II. Include texts/subtitle
III. Add transitions and animation
IV. Integrate images, videos, and music
V. Creating a custom YouTube thumbnail

A. IV, III, II, I, V C. III, II, I, IV, V

B. II, III, IV, I, V D. I, II, III, IV, V

23. Read and understand the excerpt from the anecdote of a short story, "Big Sister," by Consorcio Borje.

“Inciang had watched Itong grow up from a new-born baby. She was six years old when she carried him
around, straddled over her hip. She kept house, did the family wash, encouraged Itong to go through primary,
then intermediate school, when he showed rebellion against school authority. When he was in the second grade
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and could speak more English words than Inciang, her father began to laugh at her; also her Tia Orin and her
brood had laughed at her.”

Which of the following purposes of the anecdote is shown in the excerpt?

A. To bring cheer C. To reminisce

B. To caution D. To persuade

24. Jose Rizal is the author of the anecdote, “Ang Tsinelas ni Pepe". What type of anecdote is this?

A. Cautionary C. Inspirational
B. Humorous D. Reminiscent

25. Bane is preparing a slide presentation about the 21 st century literary genre. Which of the following applications
can be used to create a slideshow presentation?

A. Excel C. Powerpoint
B. Paint D. Word

26. Freya is creating literary adaptations. She is required by her teacher in 21 st-century literature to use multimedia and
apply ICT skills. What function of multimedia is shown?

A. Multimedia uses animation and audio only.

B. Technology enhances the vocabulary skills of students.
C. Multimedia encompasses audio and video that can be viewed only through projectors.
D. Multimedia technology conveys information and provides opportunities for learners to construct and
reconstruct ideas in audio and visual formats.

27. Which of the following situations reflects the multimedia function of conveying information to the learner?

A. The students use a reference book to gather information.

B. Teacher Abie uses lectures during her discussion.
C. The students use a reference book to expound their knowledge in each topic.
D. Students from STEM II Descartes watch a video lesson about Interpreting Literary text using ICT and
Multimedia format.

28. Read and analyze the poems. Which of the following is an example of Tanaga?

A. B.
Sarili’y hinahanap Salamin, salamin
Wala sa alapaap Sabihin sa akin
Bingi sa mga huni Sino ang may pinaka magandang
Huwag sanang mahuli mukha sa amin

C. D.
Kahit gaano man ako kapangit Ina kong mahal
Sa inyong paningin Lagi kong kaagapay
Sa akin lang kayo titingin Sa aking buhay
Na animo’y nananalamin laging naka subaybay

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29. It is an electronic medium used to record, copy, playback, broadcast, and display moving visual media.

A. blog B. mind mapping C. tag cloud D. video

30. Joey was asked to report in the class about the poem, The Sea cannot Touch. Which of the following platforms
COULD NOT be used in presenting his slides?

A. Audacity B. Mind Meister C. Prezi D. Slideshare

31. The following statements are advantages of peer assessment EXCEPT:

A. More feedback can be generated by students compared to one or two teachers.
B. Helps students to criticize, evaluate, and apply other generic skills during the process
C. Fair assessment may not be determined because extrovert students are mostly good
D. Maintains the fairness of assessment because everyone has the chance to assess each other.

32. Analyze the rubric for evaluating an essay.

In doing self-assessment, would you use it in evaluating your output?

A. Yes, because although it lacks some elements, the rubric includes some of the essential elements
needed to finish the task.
B. Yes, because the criterion is clear and the points are stated, elements needed are also present.
C. No, because it lacks other elements, and the source is unreliable.
D. No, because it is not applicable.

33. Which of the following is a form of student self-assessment?

A. Evaluating other's work
B. Critiquing own output
C. A conference with the teacher
D. A set of questions about the progress or performance of other students

34. It is the adapting of a literary source (e.g. a novel, short story, poem) to another genre or medium, such as
a film, stage play, or video game.
A. Literary adaptation
B. Literary text
C. Peer-assessment
D. Self-assessment

35. It is a process where students are directed to assess their performance against

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pre-determined standard criteria. It involves the students in goal setting and more informal, dynamic self-
regulation and self-reflection.
A. Literary text
B. Peer-assessment
C. Self-assessment -
D. Literary adaptation

36. What kind of assessment task is it when students reflect on their own performance?
A. a quiz
B. a unit test
C. peer assessment
D. a self-assessment

37. It is the assessment of students' work by other students of equal status. They reflect on their own efforts
and enrich this reflection by exchanging feedback on their own and their peers' work.

A. Literary text
B. Peer-assessment
C. Self-assessment -
D. Literary adaptation

38. Which of the following statements shows the disadvantage of self-assessment?

A. Students become autonomous learners.
B. Students become aware of their weakness.
C. Students may not be familiar with the criteria.
D. Students may be encouraged to think critically.

39. You are asked to take the role of a judge in a poem interpretation contest. Which criterion would you
consider including in your assessment?
A. Organization, Content, Creativity
B. Punctuality, Content, Grammar
C. Design, Content, Grammar
D. Impact, Design, Organization

40. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?

A. Peer and self-assessment make student’s learning inactive.
B. Self-assessment can develop their critical thinking skills, but peers can influence the evaluation
making it unreliable.
C. Peer assessment helps students develop their critical thinking skills but it’s time consuming and peers
can influence the assessment. Peer assessment helps students to criticize, evaluate, and apply other
generic skills during the process.
D. Peer assessment helps students develop their critical thinking skills but it’s time consuming and peers
can influence the assessment.