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Identify a distant shot from the film, Muro Ami.
  • Children pounding the coral reefs at the bottom of the sea Correct
Identify the main flashback in the story, .
  • Badoy recalled about his past love for Agueda Correct
Identify the main flashback in the story, “May Day Eve”.
  • Badoy recalled about his past love for Agueda Correct
Identify the type of structure used in each passage. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
  • Comparison/Contrast Correct
Identify the words that suggest/s the mood expressed.
  • furiously Correct
Identify which phrase within the sentence signals flashback.
  • reminded of her high school days with her friend Correct
Identify which phrase within the sentence signals or prompts flashback.
  • back in the day Correct
If a narrator is omniscient, it means that:
  • He/she knows everything about all characters Correct
In stories told from the third person point of view, the narrator uses the words “I,” “we” or “our” to show their perspective.
  • False Correct
In terms of production value, what did the film "" have?
  • both choices Correct
In terms of production value, what did the film "Muro Ami" have?
  • both choices Correct
In the essay, “Blonde and Blue Eyes,” what does she say about coming back home to the Philippines?
  • She wants to return and share her mature talents and good fortune Correct
In the essay, “Blonde and Blue Eyes,” what was interesting about the author's thoughts towards living abroad and coming back home to her country
  • Her care for her country and her fellowmen in spite of her success abroad Correct
In the essay, hat does she say about coming back home to the Philippines?
  • She wants to return and share her mature talents and good fortune Correct
In the essay, hat was interesting about the author's thoughts towards living abroad and coming back home to her country?
  • Her care for her country and her fellowmen in spite of her success abroad Correct
In the exposition stage, readers learn about ___________
  • Both setting and character/s Correct
In the film, Muro Ami, do the camera angles (aiming up and aiming down) affect and give significance to the characters’ portrayals?
  • Yes Correct
In the movie, Muro Ami, does the dialogue fit the characters and the situation they are in?
  • Yes Correct
In the poem Ang Magandang Parol, was the author able to personify the parol?
  • Yes, because the author gave the parol human traits which make it seem alive. Correct
In the poem Ang Magandang Parol, what does the parol symbolize?
  • The author's deceased grandfather Correct
In the poem, he parol reminded the author of
  • their deceased grandfather Correct
In the poem, the ink personifies the student.
  • branches Correct
In the story (The Witch by Edilberto K. Tiempo), how did the narrator feel when he realized that the old woman bathing in the creek was Minggay Awok in person?
  • He was angry after realizing that he had spoken to Minggay Awok, the witch. Correct
In the story, "Ang Kalupi," what mood does Aling Marta project?
  • irate Correct
In the story, "Ang Kalupi," why did Aling Marta accuse the young boy of stealing?
  • the boy looked like a thief Correct
In the story, "Footnote to Youth," which line in the dialogue hinted on the setting of the story?
  • “Dodong, Dodong, you come up” Correct
In the story, "Footnote to Youth", how would you describe Dodong's actions?
  • impatient Correct
In the story, "Footnote to Youth", what is the first reaction of Dodong’s father when Dodong told him that he will marry Teang?
  • angry at Dodong Correct
In the story, “Magnificence,” the little girl appreciated Vicente’s generosity.
  • True Correct
In the story, “Magnificence,” the mother did not mind what Vicente had done to her daughter.
  • False Correct
In the story, “The Wedding Dance,” this is the mood that was created in the scene when Awiyao invited Lumnay to join the wedding celebration.
  • embarrassing Correct
In the story, he little girl appreciated Vicente’s generosity.
  • TRUE Correct
In the story, he mood that was created in the scene when Awiyao invited Lumnay to join the wedding celebration.
  • embarrassing Correct
In the story, he mother did not mind what Vicente had done to her daughter.
  • FALSE Correct
In this narrative essay, “Blonde and Blue Eyes,” which sentence/s express/es the climax?
  • n a few years, I may take advantage of whatever opportunities that come my way. But I will come home Correct
In this narrative essay, which sentence/s express/es the climax?
  • In a few years, I may take advantage of whatever opportunities that come my way. But I will come home. Correct
Internal conflict is _____
  • A struggle against oneself Correct
Ishi was reminded of her high school days with her friends when she saw Geena in the mall.
  • reminded of her high school days with her friend Correct
It was winter in Switzerland when Roy met his mother in one of the busiest restaurants in the city.
  • It was winter in Switzerland Correct
Literature created from the imagination. This genre includes crime thrillers and romance.
  • Fiction Correct
Louie stays calm after learning the result of the Math quiz.
  • calm Correct
Makati and Cebu are leading commercial cities in the Philippines. Makati is a commercial center in Metro Manila while Cebu is a commercial center in the Visayas.
  • Comparison/Contrast Correct
Mga kabataan sa panahong ito: ituring ninyong sa dilang mapalad na kayo ay isinilang at nabubuhay sa panahong di-nagwawasak kundi sa panahong nahaharap sa pagbuo, pagtatag at paghubog. Kayo and inaasahang bubuo ng bagong daigdig, di tulad ng kabataang sinundan ninyo, na naatasang manira at magwasak upang kayong tagapagmana’y makabuong muli.
  • The narrator thinks that the modern youth are fortunate to be born in a society that aims to create and not to destroy. Correct
My heart is like a singing bird Whose nest is a weathered shoot; My heart is like an apple tree Whose boughs are bent with thick-set fruit
  • Happiness Correct
My son worries about his lost cell phone.
  • worries Correct
Myrna likes cats. She has three cats, and she has a soft heart for them because her cats protect her love birds from harm.
  • Cause/Effect Correct
Outerspace could be the setting for a story.
  • TRUE Correct
President Cory said, “” What word expresses mood?
  • doom Correct
President Cory said, “in an excess of arrogance, the dictatorship called for its doom in a snap election.” What word expresses mood?
  • doom Correct
Purpose of the author’s for writing “”.
  • explain Correct
Purpose of the author’s for writing “I Demand My Share”.
  • explain Correct
Radiant is her room filled with red roses and yellow bells. The image conjured from reading the sentence appeals to what sense?
  • Visual Correct
Read the essay, “I Demand My Share” by Salvador Lopez and then answer the questions below. Choose the letter of the word that gives you the most appropriate meaning for the underlined word. The lady harnessed her bag gradually.
  • wove Correct
Read the lyric poem “The Rural Maid” by Francisco Maramag. Choose the best answer. Why is the poem considered as a lyric poem?
  • deals overwhelmingly with love and personal feelings Correct
Read the poem “Ink” by Guillermo Castillo and analyze by answering this question:
  • TRUE Correct
Read the poem “Ink” by Guillermo Castillo and analyze by answering this question: In the poem, the ink personifies the student.
  • True Correct
Read the speech of former President Corazon C. Aquino which she delivered during the Joint Session of the United States Congress, Washington, D.C.  Choose the best answer based on the paragraph given.
  • empowered Correct
Read the story “Footnote to Youth” and find out how the main character Dodong is affected by his family and the rural community he lives in. Which of the choices below describe the character of Dodong?
  • assertive Correct
Read the story “May Day Eve” by Nick Joaquin and observe how flashbacks are used as literary devices. Evaluate how the flashback is used. Find out how the flashback adds to the meaning of the story. What sound in the setting spark the narrator’s memory at the beginning of “May Day Eve”?
  • merry-making in the evening Correct
Read the story, “The Wedding Dance” by Amador Daguio, and observe the mood used by the author in developing his story. What mood is dominantly expressed in the story?
  • sadness Correct
Read the winning speech, “Blonde and Blue Eyes” by Patricia Evangelista in a Speech Competition in London.
  • Working in a foreign land Correct
Read the winning speech, “Blonde and Blue Eyes” by Patricia Evangelista in a Speech Competition in London. What dominant image in this selection lingers in your mind after reading the speech?
  • Working in a foreign land Correct
Select the answer that best illustrates how significant literature is in our lives.
  • Literary pieces shape our minds and make us changed individuals. Correct
Setting of the movie, Muro Ami:
  • Sea in Bohol before the cold Christmas season Correct
Soft petals tickle my feet as I step on the floor.
  • Tactile Correct
Soft petals tickle my feet as I step on the floor. The image conjured from reading the sentence appeals to what sense?
  • Tactile Correct
Symbol used in the film, Muro Ami, and what it represents:
  • Both the leather belt and net are symbols used in the film, representing cruelty and control over the fish (children) Correct
The ______________ of a story is the most intense moment.
  • Climax Correct
The alarm clock screams to wake me up.
  • alarm clock Correct
The author uses properties and other things to strengthen his objective. What element of the drama is this?
  • Symbolism Correct
The author’s attitude in the essay, “I Demand My Share”.
  • serious Correct
The balloon swells as Nestor blows it.
  • balloon Correct
The branches of the tree pointed to the old dirty road.
  • branches Correct
The broadest category of literature that is based on facts.
  • non-fiction Correct
The central idea of the essay .
  • Right to own part of God’s creation Correct
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