21st CENTURY LITERATURE FROM THE PHILIPPINES AND THE WORLD

Direction: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. __________________ is the most exciting moment in the story when the outcome is decided.
A. Climax B. Complication C. Conflict D. Resolution

2. It is where and when the story occurs which help initiate the main backdrop and mood.
A. Climax B. Point of view C. Setting D. Theme

3. It is the underlying message or what critical belief about life the author is trying to convey.
A. Climax B. Point of view C. Setting D. Theme

4. The following are the types of external conflict EXCEPT:

A. Man vs Man B. Man vs Nature C. Man vs Self D. Man vs Society

5. This is used to describe the event that make up a story or the main part of a story. These events relate to each other
in pattern or sequence.
A. Character B. Conflict C. Plot D. Setting

6. An element of PLOT wherein the outcome is being decided.

A. Climax B. Falling Action C. Rising Action D. Denouement

7. _______________ is a type of character who makes up the story.

A. Antagonist B. Flat C. Protagonist D. Round

8. What is an element of a story that describes who told the story?

A. Character B. Plot C. Point of View D. Setting

9. An element of PLOT that introduces the conflict and characters of the story.
A. Exposition B. Rising Action C. Falling Action D. Denouement

10. It is the underlying message or what critical belief about life the author is trying to convey.
A. Climax B. Point of view C. Setting D. Theme

11. It deals with ideas, thoughts and emotions of people, and can be said to be the story of a human person.
A. 21st Century Literature B. Literature C. Culture D. Novel

12. Which of the statement below best describes the literary works during the pre-colonial period?
A. It has religious tone. B. It is based on oral traditions.
C. It has only one define goal D. The literary pieces were merely which is to entertain. focused on wise
sayings.

13. The word literature is derived from the Latin term which means letter.
A. Letira B. Litera C. Letra D. Litra

14. Filipino writers had acquired the mastery of English writing and went into all forms of writing like the novel and the
drama.
A. Period of Enlightenment B. Period of Self-Discovery
C. Period of Re-orientation D. The Period of Imitation

15. It is a type of folk speech that showcases the Filipino wit, literary talent, and keen observation.
A. Epic B. Riddle C. Proverbs D. Tanaga

16. It refers to the literature written from roughly the year 2001 to the present.
A. 21st Century Literature B. Modern Literature
C. Contemporary Period D. Period of the New Society

17. Below are the changes that occurred in the lives of the Filipinos during the Spanish Period except:
A. European legends and traditions brought here became assimilated during the Spanish Period.
B. The teaching of the Christian Doctrine became the basis of religious practices.
C. The Spanish language lent many of its words to our language.
D. The economy of the Philippines flourished due to the different businesses brought about by Spanish investors.

18. Filipino writers went into all forms of literature like news, reporting, poetry, stories, plays, essays, and novels.
A. American Period B. Pre-colonial C. Japanese Regime D. Spanish Colonial

19. Many young people became activists, and the writings were fired with nationalism in order to emphasize the
importance of their petitions.
A. Period of Active Revolution B. Period of Re-orientation
C. Period of Activism D. The Rebirth of Freedom
20. This literary period witnessed newspapers, which were once branded crony newspapers, become instant opposition
papers.
A. American Period B. Japanese Period C. Edsa I Period D. Pre-Spanish Period

21. In literature, any technique used to help the author achieve his or her purpose is called:
A. Text B. Context C. Literary Devices D. Literary Piece

22. This is any object that can be "read", whether this object is a work of literature, a street sign, an arrangement of
buildings on a city block, or styles of clothing. It is a coherent set of signs that transmits some kind of informative
message.
A. Text B. Context C. Literary Devices D. Literary Piece

23. What is a text's context?

A. Only the historical events and ideas that surround an author and help shape his or her writing.
B. Only the beliefs, education, culture, and experiences of the author.
C. Only the reader's own experiences, culture, education, and beliefs.
D. The situation in which it is written and read.

24. Which of the following best describes context?

A. The selection of words to cause impact.
B. The decision as to how to arrange the words in one's writing.
C. The elimination of punctuation from one's writing.
D. The use of information to explain other pieces of information.

25. Which social media platforms is an example of 21st Century Literature?

A. Facebook B. Twitter C. Wattpad D. Snapchat

26. A story that develops through a screenshot of SMS conversation like Vince and Kath by Jenny Ruth Almocera is an
example of this literary genre.
A. Chick Lit B. Digi-Fiction C. Hyper Poetry D. Text-Talk Novel

27. Clues book series by Scholastic, where stories are told using the combination of book, video, and website, is an
example of this literary genre.
A. Digi-Fiction B. Doodle Fiction C. Science Fiction D. Creative Non-Fiction

28. One of Chelsea’s task is to make a vlog about DIY (Do It Yourself) things that will be useful in her daily life, which is to
be posted on ______?
A. Spotify B. Pinterest C. Youtube D. Twitter

29.Which among the choices is a website that contains online personal reflections, comments and often hyperlinks,
videos, and photographs provided by the writer?
A. Blog B. Vlog C. Youtube
D. Instagram

30. Are multimedia platforms the best way to express literature nowadays?
A. Yes, because multimedia makes literature more meaningful.
B. No, because multimedia makes Literature shallow and incomprehensible.
C. Both a and b
D. None of the above.

Directions: Identify what literary period is describe in each item below. Write your answer on the space provided
before the number.
The Rebirth of Freedom The Period of Self Discovery Post Edsa revolution
The American Regime Pre-Colonial Period Spanish Colonization Illustrated Novel
Blog Flash Fiction The Period of Active Revolution Text talk Novel Period of
Enlightenment
Creative Non-Fiction Doodle Fiction The Rebirth of Freedom Science Fiction
Graphic Novel The Period of Activism Hyper Poetry Manga 21ST Century Literature

1. New codes or lingos are used to add flavor in the literary pieces produced.
2. Many young people became activists, and their writings were fired with nationalism in order to emphasize the
importance of their petitions.
______ 3. Filipino writers had acquired the mastery of English writing and poetry produced during this time was original,
spontaneous, and competently written.
______ 4. The gist of literature contained mostly accusations against the government and was meant to arouse the
people to unite and to prepare for independence.
______ 5. Philippines regained its freedom and the Filipino flag waved joyously alone.
______ 6. Several changes became evident as manifested in the new Filipino songs, newspapers,
 speeches, and even in the television programs.
______ 7. Filipino writers went into all forms of literature like news, reporting, poetry, stories,
plays, essays, and novels.
_____ 8. Fable is one of the folk tales during this period wherein it used animal characters.
_____ 9. During this period, the first book called Doctrina Cristiana was printed in the Philippines.
_____ 10. Two books were written and published by Dr. Jose Rizal entitled “Noli Me Tangere
and El Filibusterismo during this period.
_____ 11. A story told using a combination of text and illustrations or without text at all.
____ 12. A site of collected posts or articles written by one or more people and updated regularly.
____ 13. Brief stories told in a thousand words or less.
____ 14. Tales are written and presented using dialogues in social media applications.
_____ 15. A factual story is written using literary devices and techniques.
_____ 16. Drawings enhance stories in this form where illustrations and handwritten graphics are
incorporated.
_____ 17. The genre of speculative fiction dealing with concepts of time, travel, parallel universe,
extra-terrestrial life, and futuristic technology.
18. It is a collection of stories presented in comic book formats.
19. Literature that uses hypertext mark-up (HTM) to connect to other parts of the piece.
20. In English-speaking countries, these are stories with illustrations published in Japan.

Directions: Identify what type of multimedia platform is being defined. Answers should be in CAPITAL WORDS. Write
your answer on your paper.

PODCAST MOVIE TRAILER VIDEO CLIP BLOG JCUT

1. An episodic series of spoken word digital audio files that a user can download to a personal device for easy
listening
_______2. A commercial advertisement for a feature film
_______ 3. This is also known as “preview” or “coming attraction”
4. A video which is mostly less than 15 minutes
5. A website that contains online personal reflections, comments and often hyperlinks, videos, and photographs
provided by the writer B. Directions: Identify what is being described.
6. Audio precedes the video.

Test 1. Instructions: Choose your answer from the words inside the box. Write your answer after the statement.
Period of Self-Discovery Blog Manga Chick lit/chick literature Non-Fiction
21st Century Period Drama Fiction 21st Century Reader September 21, 1972
Literary Revolution January 2, 1981 Digi-fiction/triple media literature Flash fiction
Text-talk novels Illustrated novel Graphic novel Diary of Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
Creative/ literary/ narrative nonfiction Science fiction
1. Filipino writers had acquired the mastery of English writing.
2. Martial Rule was at last lifted on
3. The youth became completely rebellious during this period. This was proven not only in the bloody demonstrations
and in the sidewalk expressions but also in literature.
4. The period of the New Society started on
5. The new trends have been used and introduced to meet the needs and tastes of the new generation.
6. Capable of navigating and interpreting digital formats and media messages.
7. Based on facts and the author’s opinion about a subject.
8. Composition in prose or verse presenting in dialogue or pantomime.
9. Japanese word for comics.
10. Often humorous and lighthearted fiction which addresses issues of modern womanhood.
11. It is created from the imagination and not presented as fact.
12. Combination of three media: book, movie/video, and internet website.
13. Story narrated in an extremely brief way, but still offers plot and character development and implies a larger story.
14. Shortened form of Weblog.
15. Stories told almost entirely in dialogue stimulating social network exchanges.
16. Narrative told through words complemented by illustrated images.
17. Narratives told in comic-strip formats and published as book.
18. Uses literary styles and techniques to create factually accurate narratives.
19. Deals with imaginative concepts such as futuristic science and technology, space travel, time travel, faster than light
travel, parallel universe, and extraterrestrial life.
20. Is an example of a doodle fiction.