COR 011: QUIZ #1

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Ms. Queen Dura is reading a book that describes the traditions, struggles, and aspirations of a local community through a series of connected stories written in sentences and paragraphs. Which form of literature is Maria reading?

• A. Poetry
• B. Prose
• C. Epics
• D. Myths

During a literature class, Mr. Peksman asks his students to write a piece that uses verses and stanzas to depict their thoughts about freedom. Which form of literature is Mr. Santos referring to?

• A. Prose
• B. Drama
• C. Poetry
• D. Short Story

After the climactic event of a story, the characters experience a period where the tension decreases and the outcomes of the climax are explored. What element of the plot is this?

• A. Climax
• B. Rising action
• C. Falling action
• D. Resolution

A story concludes with the characters resolving their conflicts, and there is a sense of closure and finality. What element of the plot is being described?

• A. Climax
• B. Rising action
• C. Falling action
• D. Resolution

During a community gathering, elders recite stories that have been passed down through generations. These stories feature mythical characters and heroic events. Which type of literature are they reciting?

• A. Modern Fiction
• B. Historical Novels
• C. Pre-colonial Epics
• D. Contemporary Poetry

In a cultural presentation, a group performs a traditional dance that includes elements of storytelling about their ancestors' daily lives, food gatherings, and rituals. This performance is an example of which characteristic of pre-colonial literature?

• A. Written Literature
• B. Individual Authorship
• C. Oral Tradition
• D. Scientific Documentation

Archaeologists have discovered artifacts that suggest early Filipinos engaged in various forms of oral literature. Which example would most likely be included in these discoveries?

• A. Modern Novels
• B. Scientific Journals
• C. Folk Tales and Epics
• D. Technical Manuals

Queen Dura's grandmother tells her a story that has been part of their family for generations, featuring a hero's bravery and supernatural events. This story, which is common in their community, best exemplifies which characteristic of pre-colonial literature?

• A. Use of Formal Language
• B. Individual Authorship
• C. Communal Ownership
• D. Scientific Accuracy

During a village meeting, community members take turns reciting brief, clever statements that serve as guidelines for good behavior. What type of pre-colonial literature are they reciting?

• A. Folktales
• B. Epigrams (Salawikain)
• C. Myths
• D. Proverbs (Kasabihan)