Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
MIMAROPA REGION
Schools Division of Oriental Mindoro
Marcelo I. Cabr era Vocational High School
San Aquilino, Roxas, Oriental Mindoro

First Periodical Examination

Grade 11
21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World
First Semester

Directions: Read each item carefully and write the letter of the answer on your answer sheet.
1. This period is influenced by the birth of the public school system.
A. Contemporary B. Spanish C. American D. Japanese
2. What are the four main genres in literature?
A. Poetry, fiction, plays, comedies
B. Poetry, drama, fiction, nonfiction
C. Science fiction, epic poetry, horror, drama
D. Fiction, epic poetry, horror, drama
3. It is the best definition of literature.
A. Literature covers both oral and written forms of works for expressive and imaginative
purposes.
B. Literature is limited to written materials that gain artistic merit for human expression.
C. Literature is written solely to inform and persuade.
D. Literature is anything written and published.
4. It is a broad term for combining multiple media formats.
A. ICT B. slide C. internet D. multimedia
5. What kind of assessment task is used when students reflect on their performance?
A. a quiz B. a unit test C. peer assessment D. self-assessment
6. This period makes use of figurative language and other modern techniques.
A. Contemporary B. Spanish C. American D. Japanese
7. What is the characteristic of all nonfiction of the community?
A. plot B. facts C. setting D. characters
8. What is a text’s context?
A. Only the historical events and ideas that surround an author and shape his or her writing.
B. Only the beliefs, education, culture, and experiences
C. Only the reader’s own experiences, culture, education, and beliefs
D. The situation in which it is written and read
9. This is the best example of multimedia.
A. slides B. images C. audio D. video presentation
10. Who are assessing the students when they are engaged in peer assessment?
A. themselves B. the teacher C. the principal D. other students
11. This period is considered the war times with influence on literary arts and forms.
A. Pre-colonial B. Spanish C. Japanese D. American
12. It is telling a story with less than 1000 words to condense a story into the fewest words possible.
It emphasizes the plot more than other elements of the story.
A. blog B. chick lit C. flash fiction D. hyperpoetry
13. What literary context places a particular literary work within the context of the author’s life?
A. Socio-cultural Context C. Linguistic Context
B. Reader Context D. Biographical Context
14. This is the skill exhibited in making presentations in representing a text.
A. ICT skill B. literary skill C. multimedia skill D. video making skill
15. It is a process where students are directed to assess their performance against pre-determined
standard criteria. It involves the students in goal setting and more informal, dynamic self-
regulation and self-reflection.
A. literary text B. peer-assessment C. self-assessment D. literary adaptation

16. This period has something to do with Alibata.

A. Pre-colonial B. Spanish C. Japanese D. American
17. It is a story that tells about women, their lives, trials, tribulations, and success.
A. blog B. chick lit C. flash fiction D. hyperpoetry
18. What is a text’s biographical context?
 A. The events and ideas that surround an author and help shape his or her writing.
B. The text’s vocabulary, sentence structures, and literary forms
C. The reader’s own experiences, culture, education, and beliefs
D. The beliefs, education, culture, and experiences of the author
19. It is the skill of participating in and communicating with collaborative networks via the internet.
A. ICT skill B. literary skill C. multimedia skill D. video making skill
20. It is the assessment of students' work by other students of equal status. Students often undertake
peer assessment in conjunction with formal self-assessment. They reflect on their efforts and
enrich this reflection by exchanging feedback on their own and their peers' work.
A. literary text B. peer-assessment C. self-assessment D. literary adaptation
21. This period can be associated with religion and propaganda.
A. Pre-colonial B. Spanish C. Japanese D. American
22. It is an essay on a regularly updated webpage or website written in a conversational style.
A. blog B. chick lit C. flash fiction D. hyperpoetry
23. This dimension of literature tells us about places and the relationships between people and their
environment.
A. Ethnic B. Geographic C. Linguistic D. Form
24. It is a story that needs a detective to solve a puzzle or scenario
A. mystery B. suspense C. realistic fiction D. historical fiction
25. The famous work written by Dr. Jose P. Rizal entitled "El Filibusterismo" reflects the daily
experiences and struggles of our Filipinos during his time. In which genre does it belong?
A. Drama B. Non-fiction prose C. Poetry D. Prose fiction
26. You have learned that hypertext literature is being criticized for compromise in literariness or the
attainment of a graceful expression of reality through stories and poetry. How should a 21st
century reader respond to this change in literary form?
A. Always maintain neutrality because it has nothing to teach you as a person.
B. Reject the traditional but accept the innovation because it is more relevant.
C. Balance criticism with improvement by initiating potential solutions to the problem.
D. Reject innovation but accept the traditional because the past is the foundation of every
development in the present and future.
27. If you're experiencing a piece of fiction that's being performed on stage, joining monologues and
dialogues by characters with stage directions, then what kind of fiction are you experiencing?
A. drama B. poetry C. fiction D. nonfiction
28. Which of the following is a form of student self-assessment?
A. evaluating other’s work
B. critiquing own output
C. a conference with the teacher
D. a set of questions about the progress or performance of other students
29. It refers to a four-line poem.
a. tercet b. sestet c. couplet d. quatrain
30. It is another called for Moro-Moro.
A. komedya B. pasyon C. talumpati D. Sarzuela
31. How did the Spanish missionaries teach the gospel?
A. they used native the language and hired translators
B. they forced Filipinos to memorize the gospel
C. they trained the heads of each family
D. they taught Spanish in classes
32. This dimension of literature is related to a system of conventional spoken, manual (signed), or
written symbols by which individuals express themselves.
A. Ethnic B. Geographic C. Linguistic D. Form

33. Which literary form is written in an ordinary, non-metrical language and communicates facts or
opinions about reality?
A. poetry B. drama C. fiction D. nonfiction
34. They are the natives who became fluent in Spanish
A. Ladinos B. Latinas C. Lenguas D. Moros
35. An anonymous, timeless, placeless story that was originally told rather than written.
A. poetry B. folk Tale C. fantasy D. historical fiction
36. This dimension of literature refers to social entities sharing real or putative features like a
common origin or cultural-linguistic legacy.
A. Ethnic B. Geographic C. Linguistic D. Form
37. Multimedia skill in literary representation can be exhibited through the following EXCEPT
A. making presentations
 B. navigating video applications
C. using different animations and transitions
D. watching video clips about a text and answering guide questions
38. During the Spanish colonial period, children from the middle class were
sent to Europe to get an education. The following are the effects of getting such education
EXCEPT one, which is not?
A. Children brought home with them European ideals of liberty and freedom
B. their ideals gave rise to Filipino nationalism
C. their families became poor and were jailed
D. they began to search for freedom
39. The literature “The Widow’s Son” compiled by Mabel Cook Cole was told by
this tribe.
A. Subanon B. Mandaya C. Bukidnon D. Igorot
40. It is a fictional love story set during a time in our past like The Death March, Edsa Revolution,
and World War II.
A. mystery B. suspense C. realistic fiction D. historical fiction
41. What elements of the story are depicted in this given statement: "The King is very ill and his sons
rival each other in catching a bird"?
A. Character B. Conflict C. Setting D. Theme
42. What literary genres explain that the world was created or how some places have mountains and
volcanoes?
A. riddles B. proverbs C. Epics D. Myths and Legends
43. How does brevity, or expressing a message in the fewest possible words without compromising
meaning, benefit the 21st century reader?
A. It saves them from ambiguity. C. It enables efficient understanding.
B. It triggers creativity and imagination. D. It allows them to process information.
44. It is a native drama that depicted the war between Christians and Muslims.
A. Fliptop B. moro-moro C. talumpati D. Sarzuela
45. What poetry is written and read on a mobile phone?
A. Epic B. hypertext C. spoken poetry D. textula
46. What elements of the plot are depicted in this given statement: "Everything changed when she
showed unparalleled strength and courage."?
A. Climax B. Falling action C. Resolution or denouement D. Rising action
47. Why did philippine regional literature become rich and varied?
A. the contributions of numerous artists who patterned after the Western literary masters.
B. the nationalistic fervor of texts written in various stages of our history as a nation.
C. various topics used as themes by the writers and their alignment to world events.
D. the archipelagic nature of the Philippines, its geographical features, and the presence of
various ethnolinguistic groups in the country.
48. How will you modernize a classical literary piece without losing its original sense?
A. Develop a game based on the storyline, but you may change the main conquest depending on
the interest of gamers.
B. Convert the story into a graphic novel, but make sure to add your personal touch so you won’t
have to worry about plagiarism.
C. Rewrite an updated version for the sake of modern-day readers and upload it to a platform they
usually use, such as Wattpad.
D. Consider filming, but take the context of the culture you will be releasing the material. Names
and formality of language may be tweaked.
49. How was pre-colonial literature passed down from generation to generation?
A. by printing B. by word of mouth C. by reading D. by writing
50. Why do we encourage many Filipino authors, writers, or poets to use the mother tongue as the
medium of expression in their craft?
A. Readers fail to comprehend a piece not written in either English or Tagalog.
B. Our people’s culture and tradition are upheld through this despite the effects of colonization or
even modernity.
C. The expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas of a writer are emphasized in the personalized
codes that they use.
D. The continuous flow of feelings and insights is inhibited when a foreign language is used
instead.
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
MIMAROPA REGION
Schools Division of Oriental Mindoro
Marcelo I. Cabr era Vocational High School
San Aquilino, Roxas, Oriental Mindoro

Second Periodical Examination

Grade 11
21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World
First Semester

Directions: Read each item carefully and write the letter of the answer on your answer
sheet.

1. It is reading a longer text, usually for pleasure

A. Extensive reading B. Scanning C. Skimming D. Reading approach
2. In another world I want my children to tame grasshoppers
in the field, play with their dolls in the living room, inhale the fragrance of flowers
waving as the wind blows, to see the birds measure the sky with their wings. These
lines expressed the earnest wish of a father. What do you think these wishes mean?
A. The family is living in a peacefmul village. C. The family is well- accepted by
society
B. The family is suffering from war. D. The family has a sickness
3. Multimedia skill in literary representation can be exhibited through the following
EXCEPT
A. Making presentations
B. Navigating video applications
C. Using different animations and transitions
D. Watching video clips about a text and answering guide questions
4. What is considered the most significant element of a story for it presents the series
of events and characters’ actions in the story?
A. Plot B. Point of view C. Setting D. Conflict
5. It is where dialogues in graphic fiction are written.
A. Image panels B. Speech bubbles C. Illustration boxes D. Beside illustrations
6. Which is NOT a feature of a graphic novel?
A. Graphic novel is in condensed form.
B. Graphic novel is a combination of book and screen.
C. It encourages interactivity in the minds of the reader as he fills in the blanks
between pages.
D. Its language, syntax, and meaning spring primarily through the relationship
between images than words
7. It refers to any electronic application that uses both words and pictures in a
combination of text, voice, picture, or video.
A. Media B. Printer and scanner C. Multimedia D. Projector
8. Which of the following refers to the time and place the story takes place?
A. Conflict B. Climax C. Plot D. Setting
9. Racism is the belief that a particular race is superior or inferior to another. It may
be defined as the hatred of one person toward another because of skin color, language,
or customs. Which of the following can be inferred from these statements?
A. Someone who believed that there is a superior race over the other, that
person is a racist.
B. If people speak a different language, they are not racist.
C. If all the people have the same color, no one is racist.
D. All people are racist.
10. How does flash fiction commonly end the story?
A. The story ends with a twist
B. It presents a painful ending
C. It usually ends happily and merrily
D. Readers have the liberty to give their own ending
11. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is generally accepted to mean
all technologies and allow people and organizations to interact in the ________world.
A. Classical B. Digital C. Traditional D. Centralize
12. What component of the plot structure is always written at the end of a story?
A. Falling action B. Resolution C. Rising action D. Exposition
13. It is one way that will help students to solve their problems in reading.
A. Reading approach B. Extensive reading C. Skimming D. Scanning

14. The line of the poem by Maya Angelou, “take the binders from your vision”, means
that the __________.
A. Author has placed the binders on someone’s ears
B. Author is persuading the people to see their real situation
C. Author has a poor vision
D. Author is crying
15. How will you modernize a classical literary piece without losing its original sense?
A. Develop a game based on the storyline, but you may change the main conquest
depending on the interest of gamers.
B. Convert the story into a graphic novel, but make sure to add your personal touch
so you won’t have to worry about plagiarism.
C. Rewrite an updated version for the sake of modern-day readers and upload it to a
platform they usually use, such as Wattpad.
D. Consider filming, but take the context of the culture you will be releasing
the material. Names and formality of language may be tweaked.
16. It is a creative piece written in comic form.
A. Comic story B. Storyboard C. Flash fiction D. Graphic fiction
17. The following are 21st literary genres EXCEPT
A. Manga B. Flash fiction C. Graphic fiction D. Korean telenovela
18. It generates slides for presentation; used to design professional presentations.
A. Microsoft (MS) Word B. MS Excel C. MS PowerPoint D. MS Publisher
19. ICT skills are about understanding and applying a range of computer programs,
________, and other applications.
A. Hardware B. Peripheral C. Software D. Hard drive
20. You have learned that hypertext literature is being criticized for compromise in
literariness or the attainment of a graceful expression of reality through stories and
poetry. How should a 21st century reader responds to this change in literary form?
A. Always maintain neutrality because it has nothing to teach you as a person
B. Reject the traditional but accept the innovation because it is more relevant
C. Balance criticism with improvement by initiating potential solutions to the
problem
D. Reject innovation but accept the traditional because the past is the foundation of
every development in the present and future
21. It refers to imaginative literature usually consisting of a few hundred words.
A. Short story B. Flash fiction C. Doodle fiction D. Graphic fiction
22. This technique is useful when the students are seeking specific information rather
than reading for comprehension
A. Reading approach B. Scanning C. Skimming D. Extensive reading
23. The use of ropes for hunting, pulling, fastening, attaching, carrying, lifting, and
climbing dates back to prehistoric times. In Asia, the very first ropes ever made were
twisted from hemp fibers. Hemp rope was used during the age of sailing ships. Which
statement must be false?
A. Ropes have many uses. C. Ropes were used a long time ago.
B. Ropes can be made out of hemp D. Ropes are only found in Asia.
24. Graphic novel is also known as _____________.
A. Digi-fiction B. Flash fiction C. Doodle fiction D. Graphic fiction
25. Which characterizes a graphic novel?
A. It presents colorful image panels.
B. Graphic novel combines letters and words.
C. Graphic novel presents fewest words as possible.
D. Illustrations allow the readers to imagine and experience the characters and
events in the story.
26. This is the skill exhibited in making presentations in representing a text.
A. ICT skill B. literary skill C. multimedia skill D. video making skill
27. How does brevity, or expressing a message in the fewest possible words without
compromising meaning, benefit the 21st century reader?
A. It saves them from ambiguity. C. It enables efficient understanding.
B. It triggers creativity and imagination. D. It allows them to process
information.
28. It is a genre of fiction that is basically a short story with much lesser words.
A. Novel B. Parable C. Flash fiction D. Fable
29. It refers to any electronic application that uses both words and pictures in a
combination of text, voice, picture, or video.
A. Media B. Printer and scanner C. Multimedia D. Projector
30. It is used by the reader to find answers to questions.
A. Skimming B. Reading approach C. Extensive reading D. scanning

31. Equality, and I will be free. If this happens, people will_____.

A. Put things in place to support people to achieve similar outcomes
B. Lend things to people who are deprived of material things
C. Give similar materials to all people who need it
D. Allow someone to get what he wants
32. It is a flash fiction story that centers on finding a tattered teddy bear that the
speaker adored as a child.
A. “Taylor Swift” C. "Unnecessary Things”
B. “Angels and Blueberries” D. “I remember her fifty years later.”
33. The following are 21st literary genres EXCEPT
A. Manga B. Flash fiction C. Graphic fiction D. Korean telenovela
34. It is a nondescript object that gives a powerful message in the parable.
A. Pencil B. Wooden stick C. Paper D. Umbrella
35. The story of “The Ants and a Grasshopper” is an example of a/an ______.
A. Parable B. Poem narrative C. Fable D. Anecdote
36. What element creates the tone, and presents the characters and other important
facts to introduce the story?
A. Setting B. Exposition C. Theme D. Climax
37. In another world I want my children to tame grasshoppers in the field, play with
their dolls in the living room, inhale the fragrance of flowers waving as the wind blows,
to see the birds measure the sky with their wings. These lines expressed the earnest
wish of a father. What do you think these wishes mean?
A. The family is living in a peaceful village
B. The family is well-accepted by society
C. The family is suffering from war
D. The family has the sickness
38. Mina wants to answer questions quickly so she looked for specific titles in the
selection. She used _____.
A. Skimming B. Scanning C. Extensive reading D. Reading approach
39. This story narrates the traumatic experiences of Americans during the 9/11
terrorist attack in New York.
A. “Louis Riel” C. “Unneсessary Things”
B. “The Barn Owl’s Wondrous Capers” D. “In the Shadow of No Tower: 9/11
40. It is an element that refers to the topic that the writer writes or comments on in
his or her writing.
A. Plot B. Climax C. Conflict D. Theme
41. In another world I want to be a father without passing through the eternal insanity
of mourning my children, without experiencing the ritual of watching my children return
home as bodies folded like a prayer mat, without spending my nights telling them the
stories of a hometown where natives become aliens searching for a shelter. What is the
tone of the poem?
A. Hopeful B. Mournful C. Peaceful D. Hopeless
42. It is telling a story with less than 1000 words to condense a story into the fewest
words possible. It emphasizes the plot more than other elements of the story.
A. blog B. chick lit C. flash fiction D. hyperpoetry
43. It refers to comic narratives in which pictures are arranged in sequence image
panels.
A. comic story B. storyboard C. flash fiction D. graphic fiction
44. It is the time and place that the event(s) in the story takes place.
A. Setting B. Conflict C. Character D. Climax
45. Which of the following gives the best definition of literature?
A. Literature covers both oral and written forms of works for expressive and
imaginative purposes.
B. Literature is limited to written materials that gain artistic merit for human
expression.
C. Literature is written solely to inform and persuade.
D. Literature is anything written and published.
46. What is a text’s context?
A. Only the historical events and ideas that surround an author and shape his or
her writing.
B. Only the beliefs, education, culture, and experiences
C. Only the reader’s own experiences, culture, education, and beliefs
D. The situation in which it is written and read

47. What plot structure component is known as the inciting incident where the author
introduces the characters, identifies where the story is happening and establishes the
main conflict?
A. Exposition B. Falling action C. Climax D. Rising action
48. It is the skill of participating in and communicating with collaborative networks via
the internet.
A. ICT skill B. Literary skill C. Multimedia skill D. Video making skill
49. Which of the following is a form of student self-assessment?
A. evaluating other’s work
B. critiquing own output
C. a conference with the teacher
D. a set of questions about the progress or performance of other students
50. What are the four main genres in literature?
A. Poetry, fiction, plays, comedies
B. Poetry, drama, fiction, nonfiction
C. Science fiction, epic poetry, horror, drama
D. Fiction, epic poetry, horror, drama