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21st Century Literature of the Philippines and the World, Essays (high school) of Political studies

A 4th quarter examination for a course on 21st century literature of the philippines and the world. The examination covers a wide range of topics related to literature, including chinese philosophy, chinese and japanese literature, and african literature. The questions test the students' knowledge on various literary genres, authors, and historical periods. An opportunity to explore the diversity and richness of literature from different parts of the world, particularly in the 21st century. By analyzing the content and structure of this examination, students can gain insights into the key themes, trends, and developments in contemporary global literature, as well as the cultural and historical contexts that have shaped these literary works.

Typology: Essays (high school)

2023/2024

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It is a genre of Japanese linked-verse poetry in which two or more poets supplied alternating sections of a poem a) Yomihon b) Renga c) Tale of Genji d) Kabuki 28. He is best known for his short novel Kanikōsen, or Crab Cannery Ship, published in 1929. a) Kobo Abe b) Kobayashi Takiji c) Yasunari Kawabata d) Haruki Murakami 29. This is called the “Golden Age”. a) Classical Period b) Heian Period c) Medieval Period d) Modern Period 30. Japanese novelist, short story writer, and translator whose deeply imaginative and often ambiguous books became international best sellers. Murakami’s first novel, Kaze no uta o kike (1979 Hear the Wind Sing), won a prize for best fiction by a new writer. a) Kobo Abe b) Kobayashi Takiji c) Yasunari Kawabata d) Haruki Murakami 33. 'Chronicle of Japan' and also known as the Nihongi) is an official history of Japan which was written by a committee of court scholars in 720 CE. a) Tale of Genji b) Manyusho c) Nihon Shoki d) Kabuki 34. 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