Prose

What are the four main genres of literature?

• Drama, Poetry, Prose (fiction), and Prose (nonfiction)

• Drama, Poetry, Music, and Prose

• Drama, Prose, Music, and Poetry

How is poetry different from prose?

• Poetry focuses on rhyme, while prose focuses on grammar.

• Poetry uses structured verse, while prose uses ordinary language.

• Poetry is written, and prose is spoken.

Which genre is often rhythmic and leaves room for interpretation?

• Drama

• Prose (fiction)

• Poetry

Prose is divided into two categories. What are they?

• Drama and Poetry

• Fiction and Nonfiction

• Rhythm and Meter

What is the typical word range for a short story?

• 500 to 5,000 words

• 1,000 to 10,000 words

• 2,000 to 20,000 words

Which of the following is a characteristic of a short story?

• Multiple plots

• Limited characters

• Broad setting

A short story generally focuses on how many themes?

• One

• Two

• Three

Which of the following is a well-known Philippine short story?

• "The Lottery"

• "The Mats"

• "The Tell-Tale Heart"

What is the central theme of "My Father Goes to Court"?

• Dignity transcending material wealth

• Social class disparity

• Overcoming family struggles

What does the setting of a story encompass?

• Plot and Characters

• Time and Place

• Theme and Style