Literature Quiz PPT 2

What is the main characteristic of a corrido?

• Written in a very emotive way

• Typically about suppression and historical events

• Contains 14 lines

• Has a specific rhyme scheme

Which type of poetry conveys feelings of sadness and heartache?

• Sonnets

• Awit

• Ode

• Elegy

What is the main theme of an elegy?

• Adventure

• Love

• Death

• Nature

Which type of poetry is intended to be sung?

• Folk Songs

• Psalms

• Ballad

• Sonnets

What is the main characteristic of an epic poem?

• Contains 14 lines

• Written in a very short format

• Driven by a plot and multiple characters

• Contains a legendary hero with superhuman strength

Which type of prose tells the story of someone's life?

• The News

• Biography

• Anecdotes

• Essay

What is the main purpose of a fable?

• To teach a lesson

• To announce daily incidents

• To illustrate a point

• To praise an event

Which type of literature is meant to be performed on a stage?

• Oration

• Novels

• Short Story

• Plays

What is the main reason to study literature according to the text?

• To understand other people

• To explore issues and questions

• To enhance personal appreciation

• To offer immediate escape

What does literature awaken us to according to the text?

• The complexity of language

• The simplicity of language

• The importance of language

• The variety of language