First Periodical Examination in 21st Century Literature

Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION X
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF LANAO DEL NORTE
LIANGAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
FIRST QUARTERLY TEST

TABLE OF SPECIFICATION IN 21st CENTURY
LITERATURE FROM THE PHILIPPINES AND
THE WORLD11
SY. 2023 - 2024
Cognitive Process Dimension Total
Number of Day/s
Number of Items
Learning Competencies
K P U
60% 30% 10%
1. Writing a close analysis

and critical interpretation
of literary texts and doing
an adaptation of these
require from the learner
the ability to identify:
a. the geographic,
linguistic, and ethnic
dimensions of
Philippine literary (2
(8 Items) (3 Items)
history from pre- 8 13 Items) 13
1-8 9-11
colonial to the 12-13
contemporary
b. representative texts
and authors from each
region (e.g. engage in
oral history research
with focus on key
personalities from the
students’
region/province/town)
2. Compare and contrast the
various 21st century literary
genres and the ones from the (3 Items) (2 Items) (1 Item)
4 6 6
earlier genres/periods citing 14-16 17-18 19
their elements, structures and
traditions
3. Discuss how different contexts
enhance the text’s meaning and (3 Items) (2 Items) (1 Item)
4 6 6
enrich the reader’s 3 2 1
understanding
4. Produce a creative 8 13 (8 Items) (3 Items) (2 13
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representation of a literary text

Items)
by applying multi-media and ICT 8 3
2
skills
5. Do self- and/or peer-assessment
of the creative adaptation of a (2
(7 Items) (3 Items)
literary text, based on 8 12 Items) 12
7 3
rationalized criteria, prior to 2
presentation
Total 32 50 29 13 8 50
Prepared by:
MYLENE P. SALVERON
Teacher II
Noted by:
MARICHU A. LICANDA
Principal I
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FIRST PERIODICAL EXAM IN

21st CENTURY LITERATURE FROM THE PHILIPPINES AND THE WORLD
SY. 2023 – 2024
Name: Date:
Section: Score:
General Directions:
1. Read and analyze the questions and choices very well.
2. Use the answer sheet provided by the teacher.
3. Shade only the letter of the correct answer
1. “Ang Bayan ko” is a song popularized in this period.

A. 21st Century Period C. Period of 3rd Republic
B. New Society Period D. Post-EDSA 1 Period
2. Filipinos during this period were hooked in reading magazines and comics.
A. 21st Century Period C. New Society Period
B. American Period D. Period of 3rdRepublic
3. An element in poetry that refers to the image or picture created in the minds of readers
that helps give light to the main idea is .
A. form C. rhythm
B. imagery D. sound pattern
4. This is the period wherein the youth became vocal with their sentiments and demanded
change in the government.
A. Period of 3rd Republic C. Pre-Spanish Period
B. Period of Activism D. Spanish Period
5. Tagalog Zarzuela, Cenaculo and the Embayoka of the Muslims were presented in the rebuilt
Metropolitan Theater, the Folk Arts Theater and the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
B. American Period D. Period of 3rd Republic
6. PAGIBIG SA TINUBUANG LUPA was translated from the Spanish AMOR PATRIA of Rizal,
published on August 20, 1882, in Diariong Tagalog.
A. American Period C. Pre-Spanish Period
B. Period of Enlightenment D. Spanish Period
7. Haiku, is short with a measure and rhyme consisting of 17 syllables which had favorable
diminishing effect on Tagalog literature.
B. Japanese Period D. Period of 3rd Republic
8. English as medium of instruction was introduced in the schools as intellectual language of

education in this period.
B. American Period D. Period of 3rd Republic
9. A statement of fact about Philippine regional literature is .

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A. It depicts the influences of various colonizers that occupied the country for more than
three centuries.
B. It embraces only the written compilation of literary works in various styles and genres.
C. It mirrors the deeply ingrained Filipino values, culture and tradition even when keeping
up with the changing times.
D. It reflects the conservatism of indigenous folks who have maintained a backward
expression style.
10. The development of literature in the Philippines .

A. could reflect the richness of our country’s resources.
B. grew and prospered alongside the country’s history.
C. is given life only in the oral tradition of the country.
D. may be attributed to both local and foreign influences.
11. Philippine regional literature has become rich and varied because of .
A. the archipelagic nature of the Philippines, its geographical features, and the presence
of various ethnolinguistic groups in the country.
B. the contributions of numerous artists who patterned after the Western literary
masters.
C. the nationalistic fervor of texts written in various stages of our history as a nation.
D. various topics used as themes by the writers and their alignment to world events.
12. This period is notable in the reawakening of the Filipino spirit when the 3priests Gomez,
Burgos, and Zamora were guillotined without sufficient evidence of guilt.
A. Post-EDSA 1 Period C. Period of Enlightenment
B. Period of 3rdRepublic D. Period of Activism
13. In poem “Gabu”, the author compares the sea into .

A. Life C. Money
B. Material things D. Philosophy
14. A story told using a combination of text and illustrations or without text at all.
A. Creative Non-Fiction
B. Digi-Fiction C. Doodle Fiction
D. Illustrated Novel
15. A site of collected posts or articles written by one or more people and updated regularly.
A. Blog
B. Digi-Fiction C. Flash Fiction
D. Hyper Poetry
16. Tales are written and presented using dialogues in social media applications.
A. Chick Lit C. Hyper Poetry
B. Digi-Fiction D. Text-Talk Novel
17. Christopher Ford’s Stickman Odyssey, which tells the story through text and
handwritten graphics, is an example of this literary genre.
A. Digi-Fiction C. Illustrated Novel
B. Doodle Fiction D. Creative Non-Fiction
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18. Before it was adapted into an anime, Yoshihiro Togashi’s Hunter x Hunter is a comic
book series from Japan that falls under this literary genre.
B. Graphic Novel D. Manga
19. Batman: The Dark Knight by Frank Miller is a popular example of this literary genre
where the story is written in comic book format.
B. Graphic Novel D. Manga
20. Who was Fr. F. Faura to Jose Rizal?

A. His friend C. His teacher
B. His godfather D. His uncle
21. What was the nickname given to Jose Rizal mentioned in the poem?
A. Star C. Ruddy
B. Mauser D. Pepe
22. The mood of the poem was .

A. Mournful C. Joyful
B. Delightful D. Mysterious
23. In this stanza, the author used auditory imagery which appeals to the sense of hearing.
Among the sounds, which could not be heard clearly.
I will
Listen to the sound of breeze
To the rustling of leaves
To the chirping of birds
To the buzzing of the bees
To the flapping of butterfly’s wings
A. Buzzing C. Flapping
B. Chirping D. Rustling
24. In the poem below, which word is used to refer tosnow?"Kissed by Snow" - Kelly Roper
1.Standing in darkness with face upturned as
2.Frosty, feathery stars drift down from the sky
3.And land like gentle kisses from cold lips
4.On my cheeks, my nose, my lips and closed eyes
A. Eyes C. Sky
B. Lips D. Stars
25. Why Padre Faura expected that they would talk about the stars?
A. Because Padre Faura worked in the observatory
B. Because Pepe just arrived from Europe
C. Because Pepe was a star
D. Because Pepe was fascinated in the observatory
26. Multimedia is a computer-controlled integration of many forms of media EXCEPT

.
A. audio C. text
B. equipment D. video
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27. Which Microsoft Office application can a learner use to create a slideshow presentation?
A. Word C. Paint
B. Excel D. PowerPoint
28. It is an electronic medium for recording, copying, replaying, broadcasting and displaying
of moving visual media.
A. Video C. Mind mapping
B. Tag cloud D. PPT presentation
29. Which Filipino poem consists of four lines with seven syllables each with the same rhyme
at the end of each line?
A. corrido C. ode
B. haiku D. tanaga
30. Which is of the following is NOT a multimedia format that a learner can use to interpret
literary texts?
A. blog C. text-tula
B. slogan D. tag cloud
31. It is a brief, serious, amusing and interesting story.

A. anecdote C. legend
B. fable D. tale
32. What someone talks about when he/she shares an anecdote?

A. opinions C. plans and dreams in life
B. personal experiences D. biography of other people
33. When someone shares his story to lighten people’s mood, he intends to .
A. Inspire C. Reminisce
B. Enlighten D. Bring cheer
34. “I never knew there was a volcano in the Zambales mountain range. Nobody among my
Kapampangan friends did.” What do these statements suggest?
A. The speaker is clueless.
B. The author is indifferent.
C. The speaker is very busy at work.
D. He is not mindful of his surroundings.
35. If a learner wishes to interpret the essay, “Where is the Patis?” of C. Guerrero-Nakpil by
expressing his insights in order to elicit opinions of other people, he may create a
.
A. blog C. song
B. mind mapping D. text-tula
36. You are asked by your teacher to report the important details in a story, what technique
will you use in order to present it creatively.
A. Blog C. Song
B. Powerpoint Presentation D. Text-tula
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37. Which of the following statements about anecdote is TRUE?

A. Anecdote is an unusual story.
B. It presents complicated story plot.
C. It deals with particular topic to talk about.
D. Like other genres, it is interpreted in many ways.
38. What J. J. Wigley tells about in the “Home of the Ashfall”?

A. eruption of Mt. Pinatubo
B. new found indepence in Manila
C. story of “Hihintayin Kita sa Langit”
D. his journey to becoming management trainee
39. Who is the writer of the short story “Sinigang”?

A. Edith L. Tiempo C. Marie Aubrey Villaceran
B. Manuel E. Arguilla D. NVM Gonzales
40. Where is the setting of the story?

A. Cemetery C. Garden
B. Farm D. House
41. Who is the main character in the story?

A. Lem C. Sylvia
B. Liza D. Tita Loleng
42. What point of view did the author use in telling the story?
A. Third Person C. Omniscient Third Person
B. First Person D. Limited Third Person
43. Whose favorite dish is the “Sinigang”?

A. Liza C. Tita Loleng
B. Liza’s mother D. Liza’s father
44. What type of conflict was shown in the story?

A. man versus man C. man versus nature
B. man versus himself D. man versus society
45. What element refers to the events in the story?

A. Setting C. Theme
B. Plot D. Conflict
The Chinese Farmer Story

Once upon a time there was a Chinese farmer whose horse ran away. That evening, all
of his neighbors came around to sympathize. They said, “We are so sorry to hear your horse
has run away. This is most unfortunate.” The farmer said, “Maybe.”
The next day the horse came back bringing seven wild horses with it, and in the
evening, everybody came back and said, “Oh, isn’t that lucky. What a great turn of events.
You now have eight horses!” The farmer again said, “Maybe.”
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The following day his son tried to break one of the horses, and while riding it, he was
thrown and broke his leg. The neighbors then said, “Oh dear, that’s too bad,” and the farmer
responded, “Maybe.”
The next day the recruitment officers came around to recruit people into the army,
and they rejected his son because he had a broken leg. Again, all the neighbors came around
and said, “Isn’t that great!” Again, he said, “Maybe.”
46. Who is the main character in the story?

A. The farmer C. The recruiting officer
B. The neighbor D. The son
47. Based on the perception of the farmer’s neighbors, how many misfortunes did the farmer
experienced?
A. 1 C. 3
B. 2 D. 4
48. Based on the perception of the farmer’s neighbors, how many lucky fortunes did the
farmer experienced?
A. 1 C. 3
B. 2 D. 4
49. What is the theme that fits to the short story?

A. Certainty of Life C. Revenge of the Weak
B. Good vs. Evil D. Uncertainty of Life
50. What is the moral incorporated in the frequently mentioned word in the story, the word
“Maybe”
A. We should always remember that life is too short.
B. We should always remember that there’s evil and good
C. We should always remember that life is so unpredictable
D. We should always remember that there always place for every one of us.
Prepared by:
MYLENE P. SALVERON
Teacher II
Noted by:
MARICHU A. LICANDA
Principal I

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Republic of the Philippines

FIRST QUARTERLY TEST

1. Writing a close analysis

representation of a literary text

FIRST PERIODICAL EXAM IN

SY. 2023 – 2024

1. “Ang Bayan ko” is a song popularized in this period.

8. English as medium of instruction was introduced in the schools as intellectual language of

9. A statement of fact about Philippine regional literature is .

10. The development of literature in the Philippines .

13. In poem “Gabu”, the author compares the sea into .

20. Who was Fr. F. Faura to Jose Rizal?

22. The mood of the poem was .

26. Multimedia is a computer-controlled integration of many forms of media EXCEPT

31. It is a brief, serious, amusing and interesting story.

32. What someone talks about when he/she shares an anecdote?

37. Which of the following statements about anecdote is TRUE?

38. What J. J. Wigley tells about in the “Home of the Ashfall”?

39. Who is the writer of the short story “Sinigang”?

40. Where is the setting of the story?

41. Who is the main character in the story?

43. Whose favorite dish is the “Sinigang”?

44. What type of conflict was shown in the story?

45. What element refers to the events in the story?

The Chinese Farmer Story

46. Who is the main character in the story?

49. What is the theme that fits to the short story?

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