2nd periodical test in 21st century literature

1. 21st
Century Literature From the Philippines and the World
TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS
SECOND QUARTERLY EXAMINATION
SY 2023-2024
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
NO. OF
RECITATION
% NO.
OF
ITEM
ITEM
PLACEMENT
a. Writing a close analysis and critical
interpretation of literary texts, applying a reading
approach, and doing an adaptation of these,
require from the learner the ability to identify:
representative texts and authors from Asia, North
America, Europe, Latin America, and Africa
EN12Lit-IIa-22
9 26% 13
1-13
b. Compare and contrast the various 21st
century literary genres and their elements,
structures, and traditions from across the globe
EN12Lit-IId-25
9 26% 13
14-26
c. Produce a creative representation of a literary
text by applying multimedia and ICT skills 9 26% 13
27-39
d. Do self- and/or peer-assessment of the
creative adaptation of a literary text, based on
rationalized criteria, prior to presentation
EN12Lit-IIij-31.3
8 22% 11
40-50
35 100% 50
50
Prepared by:
AMIHAN C. GRANDE FLORDELIZA F. MERCURIO
T-II LAC Leader/MT-II
Noted by:
ROLLY B. CAIDIC
Assistant Principal II

2. 21st
Century Literature From the Philippines and the World
SECOND QUARTERLY EXAMINATION
I. Direction: Read the different texts and answer the questions that follows.
A. Chechnya by Anthony Marra
Chechnya is the subject of Anthony Marra's novel, in which the torn country experiences several devastating
episodes (specifically during the events of the Caucasian war in Chechnya, Russia). Despite the story's horrific
circumstances, it demonstrates courage, optimism, and a sense of humor. The story's principal themes are warfare,
brutality, death, and human trafficking, all of which are explored in depth. The story is titled "Chechnya" because the
location in which the battle took place is named after the country in which it took place. During the Caucasian War, in
Chechnya, now known as the Chechen Republic, Muslim Chechens rose in resistance to the Russian invasion and fought
back against Russian occupation. Imam Shamil was in charge of the group.
There are four characters presented in the Chechnya story of Anthony Marra: First is Sonia, a surgeon in
Chechen hospital, whom Akhmed talked to when he asked for help to take care of Havaa. She is the sister of Natasha,
and Sonia's (as well as Natasha's) parents are abducted, as told in the story. The second character in the story is
Natasha, sister of Sonia, who died. She was briefly stated in the story where she and Sonia are spending time together
when she was still alive. The third character of the story Chechnya is Akhmed, a medical student before the war and
became Sonia's assistant, and the story stated that he will work at the hospital until a home is found for Havaa. She also
rescued Havaa when the girl's father was captured by the Russians. Last, but not least is Havaa, the girl whom Akhmed
rescued after her father was captured by the Russians. She was taken to the hospital by Akhmed since the hospital is the
safest place during the war. The story happened during a war where doctors and nurses were in the most need.
The story Chechnya, the incident took place in a Chechen hospital (where Sonia works), and it occurred during
warfare, possibly the Caucasian war in Chechnya, Russia. According to the story, the hospital was the safest location
during the battle, and it also received humanitarian assistance, food, and clean water, and this is where the refugees
who flee are going to (such as Havaa and Akhmed).
The responsibility of looking after war orphans falls to Sonia, a young female doctor. She was unable to care for
her patients and sisters while also caring for herself and her well-being. There were instances of war (specifically
Caucasian war in Chechnya, Russia), human trafficking, and other horrible crimes against humanity throughout the story.
The incident occurred at a Chechen hospital, and based on the context, it appears to have happened during warfare that
was taking place at the time. The fight in Chechnya is separate from the story's internal strife and is now raging. As a
part of the deal for adopting Havaa, Akhmed agreed to work as an assistant in the hospital in exchange for Sonia's
adoption of the young girl he had rescued. Akhmed is currently working as Sonia's assistant while he searches for a
home for Havaa. The story ended in Sonia's and Akhmed's conversation, which made Sonia wonder if Akhmed is
religious.
A.1.When and where did the story happen?
2. Who are the characters in the story?
3. What seems to be the conflict surrounding the story?
4. What was the deal/agreement made by Sonja and Akhmed?

3. B.Point of View 5. Who is narrating in the story? 5.
Conflict 6. What is the struggle of the main character 6.
Theme 7. What is the idea the story is focusing (theme) 7.
Shimenawa By Naoko Kumagai
This is a story I was told. It was August 1973. My brother Jiro was four, sitting at dinner.
“E tadaki mas,” my uncle said. Jiro picked up onigiri, a rice ball, with his hands and mashed it into his mouth. Fish
and rice on his plate, untouched. He stuffed another onigiri in his mouth, bits of rice falling.
“Jiro-chan…” A warning from my mother. Jiro opened his mouth wide, splayed his tongue covered in tiny white
beads of rice. Kazuya stood up and roughly pulled Jiro out of his chair.
“What are you doing?” My mother asked, getting up. Kazuya went out the back door, carrying Jiro firmly under
his arm. With the other hand, he picked up a circle of rope hanging on the fence by the shed. In the yard was a large oak
tree with heavy, twisted branches. He wrapped the rope around my brother once, then pushed him to the trunk of the
oak, winding the rope around and around.
“He must eat his dinner properly.” My uncle tied a thick knot at the end.
“He needs to learn to be a man.” My mother was shouting at my uncle; Jiro was screaming, the sound flooding
the sky. Kazuya went back into the house, relaxed and entitled, as if he had just finished a long day’s work.
No one remembers the rest. My mother never forgave my uncle. My father wasn’t there. Jiro can’t recall any of
it. He jokes that the incident is possibly the reason he always, intuitively eats everything on his plate.
C.Fill in the blank with the correct answer.
8. Shimenawa is rice straw or hemp. It is festooned in some sacred landmark. The short story is entitled that way
because ___________________________
9. Onigiri may be wrapped with seaweed and could be similar to sandwich by the West. Onigiri is a____________.
10. The main characters in the story were ____________________________________.

4. D. 11-12. Summary- Write the issues being raised in the poem.
E. 13. What is the message of the poem?
II. A. Finding Similarities Directions: The previous activities discussed graphic fiction and flash fiction. Write down the 4
similar and 2 different characteristics of 21st Century Literature present in both genres. Extract information from the
text below. (14-20)
Graphic fiction or a graphic novel is a comic book
narrative that is written recently (2001 onwards) equivalent in form and dimension to the prose novel (Campbell 200,
81). The pictures are arranged in sequenced in image panels and dialogues are written in speech.
Flash fiction is also written recently (2001 onwards) and is an imaginative literature of extreme brevity. It could range
from a word to a thousand (Gacusan 2018). It is known as micro stories, postcard fiction, nanotales and short Both
graphic fiction and flash fiction prioritize brevity and economy in storytelling to achieve impact in a short amount of
time.
Effective pacing, distinctive characters, and engaging story arcs are key elements in both genres.
While illustrations are crucial in graphic fiction, vivid language and sensory details are the driving force behind flash
fiction. Both genres push the boundaries of traditional storytelling and offer exciting opportunities for artists and writers
to experiment with new formats and narrative structures. shorts.bubbles. The illustrations allow the readers to imagine
and experience the characters and events in the story.
B. Comparing and Contrasting between Genres Direction: You read two stories previously, My Freaking Alarm and The
Unlucky Winners. Write their similarities and differences using a Venn Diagram. Refer to the two stories below the Venn
Diagram. (21-26)

5. III. A.Explain each of the five qualities of a pencil in “The Story of a Pencil” by Paulo Coelho. Include drawing each quality
by drawing a symbol or the part of the pencil.(27-31)
First quality: the hand - God Second quality: use a sharpener Third Quality: use an eraser
Fourth quality: not the wood or the shape, but the lead that is inside Fifth quality is: always leave a sign
B.Fill out the given elements of the Rich People Problem by Kevin Kwan (32-39). Characters should be described briefly.

6. IV. Read the flash fiction:
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Base your answer from the flash fiction, “Jake”. Write your chosen
letter on a separate sheet of paper.
40. What plot structure component shows when excitement decreases as the conflict is resolved?
A. exposition B. climax C. falling action D. rising action
41. What is also known as the plot complication?
A. exposition B. climax C. falling action D. rising action
42. What plot structure component has the most tension and the most exciting event?
A. exposition B. climax C. falling action D. rising action
43. What does the word melancholy in the story mean?
A. reverence B. stillness C. shyness D. sadness
44. . What is also termed as the inciting incidents?
A. rising action B. resolution C. exposition D. climax
45. What element creates the tone, presents the characters and other important facts to introduce the story?
A. setting B. theme C. exposition D. climax
46. From the phrase “memories forever etched in his heart”, what does etched in his heart mean?
A. always written B. always seen C. always remembered D. always heard

7. 47. Based on the text, what does the phrase ‘mask his sorrow’ mean?
A. pretend to be sad C. pretend to be happy
B. paint his sorrow D. wear a mask
48. It is a genre of fiction that is basically a short story with much lesser words.
A. novel B. flash fiction C. parable D. fable
B. Answer the questions:
49. Based on the story, who is Jake and why is he in a state of loneliness?
50. Do you believe in the adage, ‘A dog is man’s best friend’? Elaborate on your answer.

9. Choices in the Elements in Rich People Problems by Kevin Kwan:
 Bettina complained to Chef Julie about the guests who stayed long in her favorite spot in the restaurant.
Chef Julie explained that the guests arrived first in the restaurant before she arrived and introduced
each of the distinguished guests to Bettina. Bettina looked lowly on one of the guests, Alfred Shang who
is apparently a very rich man. She asked again the name of the very rich man.
 Bettina Ortiz, former beauty queen and wife of auto parts tycoon; Chef Julie
 Bettina’s favorite spot/place in the restaurant was already taken/reserved to other guests who arrived
first.
 Bettina was angry and complained to Julie about the reservation which was already taken by some
guests.
 Briland Island Resort in Bahamas Island

10. 21st
Century Literature 2ND
QUARTERLY EXAMINATION Key to Correction:
1. The story happened in the hospital during the Chechnyan war.
2. Sonja, a surgeon in a Chechen hospital, Akhmed, an undergraduate student of medicine who became Sonja’s
assistant in the hospital and Havaa, a girl Akhmed rescued when her father was captured by the rebels.
3. The clash between Chechnya and Russia/ the country was at war.
4. The deal made by Sonja and Akhmed is that if Sonja will adopt Havaa, Akhmed will work in the hospital.
5. The story is being narrated by a/the narrator.
6. Maja’s relatives only took care of her because of her money/inheritance.
7. Struggles/problems/trials of/in life
8. It is used as a tool for punishment
9. A rice ball
10. Kazuya (uncle) and Jiro (brother), the narrator
11. Gender/sexual discrimination and
12. Racial discrimination
13. The message of the poem is to raise awareness about the devastating effects of war on people's lives and to
inspire hope for a better, more peaceful world.
14-20. Any order (based on the given text in pictures in the test)
Similarities:
 Both are 21st
century literary genres Themes are written recently
 Effective pacing, Distinctive characters
 Engaging story arcs Unconventional structures
Differences:
Graphic fiction
 Images/pictures panels speech balloons short narrations sound effects
Flash Fiction
 Less than 1,000 words in paragraph form solid plot realistic character
 Surprise/unexpected ending
21-26 Any order: Differences: My Freaking Alarm is a Graphic Fiction, has illustration/drawing and has clear dialogues
while The Unlucky Winners is a Flash Fiction, has a frightening story and you need to use your imagination in reading
the story. Both are short and they are both 21st
Century literary texts.
27. Trust God 28. Be strong 29. Correct one’s mistakes
30. Take care of yourself/you are more important 31. Be conscious of your every action
32. Characters: Bettina Ortiz, former beauty queen and wife of auto parts tycoon; Chef Julie
33. Setting: Briland Island Resort in Bahamas Island
34-36. Plot: Bettina complained to Chef Julie about the guests who stayed long in her favorite spot in the restaurant.
Chef Julie explained that the guests arrived first in the restaurant before she arrived and introduced each of the
distinguished guests to Bettina. Bettina looked lowly on one of the guests, Alfred Shang who is apparently a very rich
man. She asked again the name of the very rich man.
37. Conflict: Bettina’s favorite spot/place in the restaurant was already taken/reserved to other guests who arrived
first.
38. Climax: Bettina was angry and complained to Julie about the reservation which was already taken by some guests.
39. Theme: There is always someone greater than you, never look down or underestimate other people.
40. C. falling action 41. D. rising action 42. B. climax 43. D. sadness 44. C. exposition
45. C. exposition 46. C. always remembered 47. C. pretend to be happy
48. B. flash fiction 49. The dog
50. A dog will always remember/will never forget his master, a dog will always be loyal to his master and will always
miss him.