QE 4th

These flashcards cover key terms and definitions related to 21st-century literature, particularly focusing on Philippine literature, stereotyping, and dystopian narratives.

Pinoy Komiks

Literature of the masses from the Philippines.

Film Adaptation

Preserves stories from narrative culture and shows historical continuity.

Kenkoy

Created by Tony Velasquez in 1929, it displayed Filipino life.

Ang Pagong at Matsing

A story by Jose Rizal about a race between a turtle and a monkey.

Kulafu Komiks (1933)

Made by Francisco & Pedrito Reyes who also created Silangan komiks

Francisco Reyes

Illustrated Kulafu Komiks

Pedrito Reyes

Wrote Kulafu Komiks

Darna

A comic created by Mars Ravelo, showcasing themes of Filipino life.

Oyayi

A lullaby, exemplified in the work of Julius Villanueva.

Julius Villanueva in 2017

The author of Ella Arcangel: Oyayi sa Dilim

Mervin Malonzo in 2020

The one who adapted Ella Arcangel: Oyayi sa Dilim into an animated series

Ella Arcangel

A good mambabarang who helps others in Brgy. Masikap with troubles with

the supernatural

Mambabarang

Bisayan version of a sorcerer

Barangay Masikap

A slum area reflecting urban life in Metro Manila.

Tiyanak

A creature representing a dead or aborted baby that is unbaptized.

Jeopy, Janice, & Betbet

Eldest to youngest, siblings, children of Nanay

Whitey

Jepoy’s lost dog

Stereotyping

An assumption or generalization about a certain group.

Prejudice

A preconceived opinion, often unfair and unreasonable.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

A Nigerian author known for her speech 'The Danger of a Single Story'.

September 15, 1977

When was Chimamanda born?

Nigeria

Where was Chimamanda born?

West Africa

Where is Nigeria located?

Amanda N. Adichie

What is Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s pen name?

Professor

What was the work of Chimamanda’s father?

Administrator

What was the work of Chimamanda’s mother?

2

When did Chimamanda started reading according to her mother?

4

When did Chimamanda started reading according to herself?

Pencils & crayons

What did Chimamanda started to use for writing?

British and American literature, childhood of Love and Laughter

What inspired Chimamanda to write?

Yam, Rice, and Old clothes

What were the items that were sent for Fide’s family?

A basket of Dyed Raffia Leaves

What did Fide’s family gift to Chimamanda?

Fide

Who was Chimamanda’s houseboy?

19

When did Chimamanda study in America?

Nkali

An Igbo word meaning to be greater than another, related to power.

Chinua Achebe & Camara Laye

Who were the African authors Chimamanda knew of?

Guadalajara

Chimamanda visited this Mexican city

Speculative Fiction

Super genre encompassing stories beyond our current world

Dystopia

A story depicting misery, oppression, and totalitarianism.

Utopia

A fictional place free from suffering and poverty.

The Hunger Games

A dystopian work by Suzanne Collins involving themes of power and survival.

What inspired Suzanne Collins to write The Hunger Games?

seeing

Live coverage of the Iraq war & reality TV

District 12

One of 12 existing districts, produces Coal

The Seam

Poor area of District 12

Meadow

Fields surrounding District 12

Capitol

Center of Panem’s Government, extremely rich

The Hob

Marketplace of District 12

Panem

The setting of The Hunger Games, consisting of 12 districts.

Mockingjay pin

Symbol of rebellion given by Madge Undersee to Katniss Everdeen.

Treaty of Treason

Agreement marking the end of the Dark Days in Panem.

Peeta Mellark

Son of the baker, male tribute alongside Katniss, and gave burned bread to Katniss

Haymitch Abernathy

Sole living victor of District 12

Effie Trinket

District 12’s escort, leads the reaping

Greasy Sae

Sells “Beef” (wild dog) soup in the Hob and the one who gives the

Mockingjay pin in the film

Madge Undersee

Daughter of the Mayor, gives Katniss the Mockingjay pin in the books

Mayor Undersee

District 12 mayor, announces treaty of treason and the history of Panem during the reaping

Gale Hawthorne

18 years old, Katniss’s childhood friend, has 2 brothers and 1 sister

Rory, Rick, & Posy

The 2 brothers and 1 sister of Gale Hawthorne

Buttercup

Prim’s ginger & ugly cat who is mad at Katniss for drowning him in a bucket due to Katniss seeing him as “Just another mouth to feed”

Primrose Everdeen

Sister of Katniss, chosen during the reaping, but was saved by Katniss through volunteering

Katniss Everdeen

Main character, known as “Catnip” by Gale, 16 years old

Mr. Everdeen

Father of Katniss & Prim, died from a coal mine

May 8th

Birthday of Katniss

Because of their families

Why didn’t Gale and Katniss run away to the forest?

Imprisonment

What will happen to those absentees from the reaping?

Coal Mining

Common job in district 12