PHIL-LIT

LITERARY PERIODS

Q (Easy): Which literary period is marked by oral traditions like myths and folktales?
A. Spanish Colonial
B. American Colonial
C. Pre-Colonial
D. Japanese Occupation

Q (Medium): Which period introduced works like Doctrina Christiana and Pasyon ?
A. American Colonial
B. Spanish Colonial
C. Commonwealth
D. Post-Marcos

Q (Hard): How did the American Colonial Period shape Philippine literature?
A. Promoted Tagalog as the national language
B. Introduced English and modernist themes
C. Revived pre-colonial oral traditions
D. Focused on religious hymns

WRITERS & THEIR WORKS

Q (Easy): Who wrote The Monkey and the Turtle ?
A. Jose Rizal
B. Francisco Arcellana
C. Nick Joaquin
D. Amado V. Hernandez

Q (Medium): Leona Florentino primarily wrote in which language?
A. Tagalog
B. Ilocano
C. Cebuano
D. English

Q (Hard): Who authored Noli Me Tangere ?
A. Marcelo H. del Pilar
B. Jose Rizal
C. Andres Bonifacio
D. Graciano Lopez Jaena

GENRES OF LITERATURE

Q (Easy): The Monkey and the Turtle belongs to which genre?
A. Myth
B. Legend
C. Folktale
D. Epic
Q (Medium): Which genre is Senakulo ?
A. Melodrama
B. Comedy
C. Religious Drama
D. Historical Play
Q (Hard): What distinguishes a myth from a legend ?
A. Both are historical accounts
B. Myths explain origins; legends feature heroes
C. Legends use gods; myths use animals
D. Both are comedic
ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE
Q (Easy): Which device uses sensory details like "the sun smiled"?
A. Metaphor
B. Imagery
C. Symbolism
D. Personification
Q (Medium): What is the rhythmic pattern in poetry called?
A. Rhythm
B. Meter
C. Stanza
D. Verse
Q (Hard): What is Balagtasan ?
A. Silent debate
B. Poetic debate in Tagalog
C. Comedy skit
D. Religious chant
OTHER TERMS
Q (Easy): What is a Filipino riddle called?
A. Salawikain
B. Bugtong
C. Palaisipan
D. Tugma
Q (Medium): What is the purpose of folkspeech (e.g., proverbs)?
A. Political satire
B. Convey cultural wisdom
C. Romantic expression
D. Religious instruction
Q (Hard): What defines melodrama in Philippine theater?
A. Focus on humor
B. Exaggerated emotions and social issues
C. Historical accuracy
D. Musical romance
CHALLENGE QUESTIONS
Q (Hard): What theme does Francisco Arcellana’s The Man Who Would Be Poe explore?
A. Romantic love
B. Post-colonial identity struggles
C. Philippine history
D. Nature conservation
Q (Hard): How does Pasyon differ from Senakulo ?
A. Both are chanted
B. Pasyon is chanted; Senakulo is dramatized
C. Both are comedic
D. Senakulo is in English
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LITERARY PERIODS
Q (Easy): Which period saw the rise of protest literature during Martial Law?
A. Spanish Colonial
B. American Colonial
C. Contemporary
D. Japanese Occupation
Q (Medium): What genre thrived during the Japanese Occupation due to censorship?
A. Religious hymns
B. Haiku and Tanaga poetry
C. Political essays
D. English novels
Q (Hard): How did World War II influence Philippine literature?
A. Focused on romantic themes
B. Highlighted trauma and resistance
C. Revived Spanish influences
D. Promoted American ideals
WRITERS & THEIR WORKS
Q (Easy): Who wrote Florante at Laura , a classic Tagalog poem?
A. Francisco Balagtas
B. Jose de la Cruz
C. Emilio Jacinto
D. Marcelo H. del Pilar
Q (Medium): Which writer is known for Banaag at Sikat (socialist themes)?
A. Lope K. Santos
B. Amado V. Hernandez
C. Claro M. Recto
D. Nick Joaquin
Q (Hard): What is the theme of F. Sionil Jose’s Rosales Saga ?
A. Family drama
B. Social inequality and feudalism
C. Mythology
D. Romance
FICTION/NON-FICTION
Q (Easy): Which is an example of non-fiction ?
A. Noli Me Tangere
B. Memoirs of a General (Emilio Aguinaldo)
C. El Filibusterismo
D. The Woman Who Had Two Navels
Q (Medium): What defines creative non-fiction ?
A. Strict factual reporting
B. Blends facts with literary techniques
C. Focus on fantasy
D. Biographies only
Q (Hard): Which work is a postcolonial novel ?
A. The Great Gatsby
B. Dogeaters (Jessica Hagedorn)
C. Don Quixote
D. Pride and Prejudice
GENRES & FORMS
Q (Easy): What genre is Ang Panggingera (Francisco Baltazar)?
A. Epic
B. Awit (metrical romance)
C. Sonnet
D. Free verse
Q (Medium): Which is a melodrama ?
A. Noli Me Tangere
B. Walang Sugat (Severino Reyes)
C. Mga Ibong Mandaragit
D. Banaag at Sikat
Q (Hard): What distinguishes Balagtasan from traditional poetry?
A. It uses English
B. It’s a debate in verse
C. Focus on nature
D. Silent performance
ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE
Q (Easy): What is the moral lesson of The Monkey and the Turtle ?
A. Greed leads to success
B. Kindness triumphs over greed
C. Love conquers all
D. Wisdom beats strength
Q (Medium): In The Mats by Arcellana, what does the mat symbolize?
A. Wealth
B. Family unity and grief
C. Colonialism
D. Nature
Q (Hard): How does imagery function in Mayon: A Legend ?
A. Creates humor
B. Evokes the volcano’s beauty and power
C. Explains history
D. Critiques politics
ORAL & WRITTEN LITERATURE
Q (Easy): Which is oral literature ?
A. Doctrina Christiana
B. Bugtong (riddles)
C. Pasyon
D. Noli Me Tangere
Q (Medium): What is the purpose of folk narratives ?
A. Record history
B. Teach values through stories
C. Entertain only
D. Promote religion
Q (Hard): How did written literature evolve during Spanish rule?
A. Focused on pre-colonial myths
B. Used for religious conversion
C. Ignored local languages
D. Promoted democracy
REGIONAL LITERATURE
Q (Easy): Which region is Leona Florentino associated with?
A. Tagalog
B. Ilocano
C. Cebuano
D. Hiligaynon
Q (Medium): What is a Cebuano folk song about love called?
A. Kundiman
B. Diona
C. Talindaw
D. Balitaw
Q (Hard): Which Visayan epic features the hero Labaw Donggon ?
A. Hudhud
B. Hinilawod
C. Biag ni Lam-ang
D. Maragtas
CHALLENGE QUESTIONS
Q (Hard): How does Pasyon reflect syncretism?
A. Blends Spanish and Filipino traditions
B. Combines Christianity with local oral practices
C. Rejects pre-colonial beliefs
D. Focuses on science
Q (Hard): What is the role of rhythm in oral literature?
A. Decorative purpose
B. Enhances memorability and performance
C. Confuses the audience
D. Only for musicality


Philippine Literature Flashcards
Literary Periods
Q (Easy): Which period is known for the emergence of modern Philippine literature? A. Pre-Colonial B. Spanish Colonial C. American Colonial D. Contemporary
Q (Medium): Which literary period focused on themes of nationalism and identity? A. American Colonial B. Commonwealth C. Spanish Colonial D. Contemporary
Q (Hard): How did the Japanese Occupation affect Philippine writers?
A. Promoted Tagalog literature
B. Censorship led to a rise in subversive literature
C. Encouraged traditional forms
D. Had no significant impact
Writers and their Literary Pieces
Q (Easy): Who wrote "The Woman Who Had Two Navels"?
A. Jose Rizal
B. Nick Joaquin
C. Amado V. Hernandez
D. F. Sionil Jose
Q (Medium): What is Francisco Arcellana known for in Philippine literature?
A. Historical novels
B. Short stories and essays
C. Children's literature
D. Poetry only
Q (Hard): Who authored the influential poem "Magtanong Sa Buwan"?
A. Jose Rizal
B. Francisco Balagtas
C. Amado V. Hernandez
D. Nick Joaquin
Genres of Literature
Q (Easy): A short story is typically categorized under which genre?
A. Novel
B. Play
C. Prose
D. Poetry
Q (Medium): Which genre often includes elements of magic and the supernatural? A. Realism
B. Fantasy
C. Historical Fiction
D. Gothic
Q (Hard): What is a distinguishing feature of feminist literature?
A. Focus on male protagonists
B. Critiques societal roles of women
C. Romantic themes only
D. Historical accuracy
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Q (Easy): What is an example of a fictional narrative?
A. An autobiography
B. A research paper
C. A novel
D. A documentary
Q (Medium): Which describes an important element of non-fiction?
A. It is always based on true events
B. It includes falsified accounts
C. It is often poetic in nature
D. It ignores real-life topics
Q (Hard): How can an author combine fiction and non-fiction effectively?
A. By using fictional characters in real settings
B. By avoiding facts altogether
C. By overemphasizing fictional aspects
D. By separating both distinctly
Folktales and Oral Literature
Q (Easy): What defines a folktale?
A. A documented historical account
B. A story passed down orally featuring cultural lessons
C. A fictional novel with complex characters
D. A poetry form
Q (Medium): What purpose do riddles often serve in folk culture?
A. To confuse listeners
B. To entertain and inspire thought
C. To convey religious messages
D. To record history
Q (Hard): What is Balagtasan?
A. A type of folk song
B. A poetic debate in Tagalog
C. A religious drama
D. A form of short story
Imagery and Literary Devices
Q (Easy): Which literary device uses descriptive language to evoke sensory experiences?
A. Symbolism
B. Allegory
C. Imagery
D. Hyperbole
Q (Medium): How does meter contribute to poetry?
A. It confuses the reader
B. It establishes rhythm and musicality
C. It lengthens the poem
D. It reduces emotion
Q (Hard): How do themes enhance the understanding of a literary work?
A. They distract from the main plot
B. They add depth and context
C. They simplify the narrative
D. They limit interpretation
Themes in Literature
Q (Easy): What is one common theme in Philippine literature?
A. Technology and modernity
B. Colonialism and resistance
C. Only romantic love
D. Alienation
Q (Medium): Which of the following is considered a central theme of "The Monkey and the Turtle"?
A. Greed
B. Adventure
C. War
D. Friendship
Q (Hard): How does the theme of identity manifest in contemporary Philippine literature?
A. By ignoring historical context
B. Through exploration of cultural hybridity
C. By focusing exclusively on Western ideals
D. Avoiding personal narratives
Philippine Literature Flashcards
Literary Periods