FIRST QUARTER EXAM

A. It comes from the word “Litera” which means

letters.
B. It is anything that is printed.
C. It is a form of art which is an expression of the
writer’s imagination and emotions.
D. All of the Above
I. It is informative. A. I
II. It impacts living. B. I and II
III. It has prompted political C. II, III, and
and social changes.
IV
IV. It is a form of escape.
D. I, II, III, and
IV
That's when I realized that certain moments go on forever.
Even after they're over they still go on, even after you're
dead and buried, those moments are lasting still, backward
and forward, on into infinity. They are everything and
everywhere all at once.
They are the meaning. – Lauren Oliver
Everybody has a little bit of the sun and moon in them.
Everybody has a little bit of man, woman, and animal in
them. Darks and lights in them. Everyone is part of a
connected cosmic system. Part earth and sea, wind and fire,
with some salt and dust swimming in them. – Suzy Kassem
Interpreting poems and exploring symbolisms
Using figures of speech, reverse poetry
Always do what is right. It will gratify half of mankind and
astound the other. – Mark Twain
It is an expression of viewpoint of the
writer about a particular problem or
event.
It is a report of everyday event in the
society.
It is a story composed in verse or prose
used for theatrical performance.
It presents a true story but in a style close to
fiction.
It is a story about origins.
It is a story based on potential science,
either actual or imagined where the
setting is in the future or in other planets.
It is the ability to express one’s thoughts
and emotions by speaking.
1. Proverbs 7. Florante at Laura
2. Senakulo 8. Ladlad, An Anthology
3. Art for art’s sake of Phil. Gay Literature
4. Life in the provinces 9. Proletarian Literature

5. Last Appeal of the 10. Tanaga

Phil.
6. Dead Stars by Paz
Marquez Benitez
1. What is presented in the setting?
2. This refers to the underlying message of
a literary piece.
3. This refers to the sequence of events.
1. Who is the mother being referred to?
2. Who is the author?
3. What tone (feeling of the writer) is conveyed
in the poem?
4. What is the main topic of the poem?
True or False.
An educated Filipino is measured by
his/her degree and grades.
1. What conflict is presented in the story?
2. What POV is used?
3. Who was about to be killed by Omar?
What does the steel bra represent?
A. Fashion statement of women during that time
B. Insecurities of a woman about their body
C. Ability and capability of women
D. Women being inferior to men
Which statement is TRUE about the women in the
story?
A. The speaker was superior; Tiya Anding was
inferior.
B. The speaker was strict; Tiya Anding was free-
spirited.
C. The speaker was in pain, emotionally and
psychologically; Tiya Anding was independent.
D. The speaker was inferior; Tiya Anding was an
abusive wife.
Which statement is TRUE about what happened to
Koma?
A. Koma was a sacrifice with the hope of
acceptance and good marriage.
B. Koma represents the hatred of the speaker
towards the Cordilleran culture.
C. Koma represents the hope of the speaker to go
back to her old life.
D. Koma is just a dog.
What is the reminder of the A. I and II
scent of apples? B. II and III
I. Young boys at war C. III and IV
II. A hometown far away D. I and IV
III. Change of season
IV. Rich culture
What is TRUE about Fabia?
A. He is a fan of the speaker so he drove to
Kalamazoo to meet him.
B. He is from Visayas but he can no longer go back.
C. He was Americanized and can no longer
recognize the Philippines.
D. He hated America because it made him a poor
man.
▪ Literature: Definition and
Purpose
▪ Literary Standards
▪ Literary Genres
▪ Landscape of Philippine
Literature
▪ The Last Appeal of the
Philippines
▪ What is an Educated
Filipino?
▪ Elements of Fiction
▪ Steel Brassier
▪ White Horse of Alih
▪ Sapay Koma
▪ Scent of Apples