HACIENDA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

San Francisco , Mainit , Surigao del Norte

21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World
School Year 2018-2019

NAME:____________________________________________ DATE:__________________
YR. & SEC.:_________________________________________ SCORE: __________________

I. Reading Comprehension
Directions: Read the passage carefully taken from the passage “The Passing of Loku” and answer the questions
that follow by encircling the letter of the best answer.
(The tale of Luko is applied to a large, ugly lizard which climbs to the rafters of houses and gives the peculiar
cry that suggests its name. This lizard, although hideous, is harmless; it lives on centipedes. Its strange cry may
be heard everywhere in the Philippine Islands.)
Hundreds of years ago a very wicked king named Loku ruled the Philippines. He was cruel and unjust, and
condemned to death all who refused to do his bidding. He had vast armies and made war on all until his name
was feared everywhere.
His power was very great. He conquered every nation that opposed him and killed so many people that
the god, viewing the slaughter from his throne above, sent an angel to order him to cease from warfare and to
rule the land in peace.

1. The time frame of this story could happen

A. before the Spaniards came B. during World War II
C. in a time Bathala created the world D. not mentioned
2. The story is being told
A. by a teacher B. by a grandmother
C. by the author D. by Loku himself
3. What word in the passage indicates killing and death?
A. cruel B. cease
C. bidding D. slaughter
4. The mood in the second paragraph is best described as
A. concerned B. sad
C. alarming D. frightening
Loku was in his palace, planning an assault on his neighbors, when a soft light filled the chamber,
and a beautiful angel appeared and delivered the mandate of the master.
The cruel king paid no heed, but dismissed the holy messenger in scorn. "Tell your master," said he,
"to deliver his message in person. I do not deal with messengers. I am Loku. All fear my name. I am the great
Loku."
Hardly had he spoken when the palace shook to its foundations and a mighty voice thundered, "Is it
thus thou Slightest my word? Thou art Loku. All shall indeed know thy name. From every crevice thou shalt
forever cry it in a form that suits thy ill nature."
5. It could be inferred in the second paragraph that Loku is
A. a hospitable king B. a shy ruler C. a brave warrior D. an arrogant person
6. Based on the dialogue between Loku and the messenger, it could be predicted that
A. Loku will kill many people B. the god will be punishing Loku
C. the messenger will go home D. a feast will be held in the palace
7. According to the story, which of the following statements are true?

I. King Loku showed no respect to no one.

II. There is a god that ruled the world in Loku’s time
III. Loku has super powers like a god.
A. I and III only B. I only
C. I and II only D. I, II and III
 The courtiers, alarmed by the shock, rushed to the king's chamber, but Loku was nowhere to be
found. The royal robes lay scattered on the floor and the only living thing to be seen was an ugly lizard
that blinked at them from among the plans on the table.
They searched far and wide, and when no trace of the king could be found the courtiers divided
the kingdom and ruled so wisely and well that there was peace for many years.
As for Loku, you may still hear him fulfilling his punishment. From crack and crevice, tree and shrub,
he calls his name from dark till dawn: "Lok-u! Lok-u! Lok-u!"
And he must cry it forever.

8. What tone is expressed in the first paragraph of the passage?

A. pleasant B. stressful
C. hateful D. exciting
9. What words in the passage refers to quality?
A. far and wide B. wisely and well
C. dark till dawn D. crack and crevice
10. What words in the passage refers to time?
A. far and wide B. wisely and well
C. dark till dawn D. crack and crevice
11. What words in the passage refers to places?
A. far and wide B. wisely and well
C. dark till dawn D. crack and crevice
12. What could be concluded in the the passage?
A. Loku was still angry with god.
B. Crying was Loku’s punishment.
C. Loku felt sorry for his arrogance.
D. Loku turned to a lizard.

II. Tell what kind of literary devices are the given lines. Encircle the best answer.
13. Purple puppies like playing on the playground." This is an example of:
A. Personification B. Alliteration C. Anaphora D. Motif

14. "Hope is the things with feathers That perches on the soul, And sings the tune without words And never stops
at all." (Emily Dickinson) This poem contains an example of:
A. Rhyming Couplet
B. Juxtaposition
C. Memento Mori
D. Slant Rhyme

15. This cartoon illustrates:

A. Hyperbole
B. Paradox
C. Prose
D. Oxymoron

16. The irony is when an event or response occurs that is the ___________ of what is expected.
A. Opposite B.

17. "Hello darkness, my old friend I've come to talk with you again . . .." (Paul Simon, The Sounds of Silence)
A. Personification B. Apostrophe C. Anaphora D. Juxtaposition

18. "Singing the song of procreation, Singing the need of superb children and therein superb grown people,
Singing the muscular urge and the blending…” (Walt Whitman) These lines are an example of:
A. Anaphora B. Alliteration C. Paradox D. Juxtaposition

19. The funeral home was built next to a children's nursery. This is an example of:
A. Paradox B. Oxymoron C. Juxtaposition D. Metaphor

20. "Romeo take me somewhere we can be alone" (Love Story by Taylor Swift) This song makes use of:
A. Historical paradox B. Literary Allusion C. Metaphor D. Irony

21. This image is an example of:

A. Personification
B. Anthropomorphism
C. Irony
D. Simile
II. LITERARY GENRES. Identify what types of literary genres are referred in the following
definitions.

22. Any narrative written in prose that is derived from the imagination, not base on history or facts.
23. A mode of fictional representation through dialog and performance.
24. Poems are written and read on mobile phones. It consists of 4 lines with 7 syllables.
25. Verse with links to sub-poem or footnotes, poetry generations, poetry with movement or images.
26. A website similar to an online journal that includes chronological entries made by individuals.
27. A fiction that consists of heroin-centered narratives that focuses on trials and tribulations of their individual
protagonists.
28. A lengthy narrative poem in grand language celebrating the adventures and accomplishments of a legendary
or conventional hero.
29. A poem that does not follow any rules.
30. A broad literary genre encompassing any fiction with supernatural, fantastical, or futuristic elements.
31. An accurate prose about real people and events.
32. A reading approach that uses an interpretation of a text according to the ordinary and clear meaning of its
word.
33. Used as a means of convincing an audience via the authority or credibility of the persuader or an appeal to
ethics.
34. A way of convincing an audience of an argument by creating emotional response to an impassioned plea or a
convincing story.
35. Is a way of persuading an audience with reason, using facts and figures.
a. Creative non-fiction F. Mobile Textula K. Flash fiction
b. Speculative fiction G. Hyper poetry L. Limerick
c. Fiction H. Blog M. Epic
d. Drama I. Chicklit N. Free Verse
e. Textual analysis J. Ethos O. Logos

Differentiate contextual and textual approach in reading strategy. (5 points)

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V. Name at least 8 literary compositions that have influenced the world.

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Prepared by:
RHODA L. LADAGA
SST-III