21st Lit

• Which statement about Pre-colonial Philippine Literature is not true?

  It is limited to riddles.
• What does the term "Metafiction" refer to?

  It makes the reader aware of the constructed nature of fiction.
• What does "Historiographical Metafiction" refer to?

  It makes the reader aware of the constructed nature of history.
• What does the term "oral tradition" refer to?

  A collection of a variety of spoken forms
• Which lines in the poem 'Apo on the Wall' reveal its tone most effectively?

  Lines that mention the man's photo and the items on the wall.
• What is the correct contrast between The Creation of the World and On the Origin of Earth and Man?

  They have differing views on the creation of the world.
• Who is the speaker in The Revolution According to Raymundo Mata?

  Raymundo Mata.
• What do proverbs talk about?

  Prescribed forms of conduct or statements concerning accepted behavior.
• Are legends always true?

  They are sometimes true or false.
• In the poem Padre Faura Witnesses the Execution of Rizal, what could "Salt stings my eyes" mean?

  The persona is crying, and the salt from their tears is causing their eyes to sting.
• What job is hinted at by the images "Green uniform", "colored breastplates", and "handguns" in the poem Apo on the Wall?

  Military or police officer.
• Which pre-colonial text explains the people's difference in skin color?

  On the Origin of Earth and Man.
• What does the persona locking the door in "The Safe House" signify?

  She wants to protect herself.
• In Danton Remoto’s *Padre Faura Witnesses the Execution of Rizal*, what does the “star” refer to?

  Padre Faura.
• What societal issue is addressed in the story “Preludes” by Daryll Delgado?

  Hunger.
• To what historical event does the poem “Justice” by Ralph Semino Galan allude?

  Martial Law.
• What is a riddle?

  A type of literary output that calls for the audience to guess the thing being described.
• What does Chekhov’s gun entail?

  Every element in a story must be necessary, and irrelevant elements should be removed.
• What does the image of Justitia being swallowed by pigments in the poem “Justice” signify?

  The concept of justice is becoming unclear and doubtful.
• What do cause-effect relationships highlight?

  How and why things came to be.
• How do the double meanings of "safe house" reflect the experiences of the characters in "The Safe House"?

  Physical refuge vs. Emotional Turmoil.
• What societal issue is present in the story Lengua Para Diablo?

  Racial Discrimination.
• What does the father mean when he said that "the devil ate his words" in Lengua Para Diablo?

  He feels powerless, worthless.
• What is the title of the mastery test mentioned in the document?

  21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World 12
• Who is the teacher for the mastery test?

  Ms. Alpha R. Odo
• What was the score achieved by Antons Co on the mastery test?

  36/40 = 90%
• What is the date of the mastery test?

  September 26, 2024
• What are the main themes explored in the multiple-choice section of the mastery test?

  • Irony in literature
  • Dystopian fiction
  • Character analysis
  • Social issues in narratives
• What is ironic in the play "Waiting" by Ron Darvin?

  Both are unaware of each other's emotional struggles while the audience is aware.
• What type of irony is evident in "Waiting"?

  Dramatic irony
• How is irony used in "Cronulla Beach"?

  The beach is described as a paradise, but it is actually polluted.
• Which statement best expresses the message of "Cronulla Beach"?

  Racism is a social issue.
• Which character in "FlickerFadeGone" can be considered a tragic hero?

  Arcade man
• What is the main purpose of dystopian fiction?

  To critique real-world situations through extreme fictional societies.
• What is the title of the excerpt from "The Cut Off"?

  The Cut Off: A Filipino Dystopian Story
• What physical condition does the narrator of "The Cut Off" struggle with?

  Arthritis
• How does the narrator describe the weather while shopping?

  The warm, stuffy weather was not helping their condition at all.
• In "Virtual Center" by Raissa Rivera, what led to a dystopian place?

  A tyrannical government ruling over illiterate masses.
• What is the primary function of the Virtual Centers in the story?

  To provide a controlled environment for the elite.
• How do the characters in the story perceive the Virtual Centers?

  As a representation of societal inequality.