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What is one of the primary purposes of literature?
What is one of the primary purposes of literature?
Philippine literature is only written in Spanish.
Philippine literature is only written in Spanish.
False
Name one form of literature from the pre-colonial period.
Name one form of literature from the pre-colonial period.
Tanaga
Philippine literature during the Spanish period was influenced significantly by _______.
Philippine literature during the Spanish period was influenced significantly by _______.
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of oral literature?
Which of the following is not a characteristic of oral literature?
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Match the following periods with their characteristics:
Match the following periods with their characteristics:
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The themes of the pre-colonial poetry often linked Filipino culture with other Southeast Asian countries.
The themes of the pre-colonial poetry often linked Filipino culture with other Southeast Asian countries.
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What significance does literature hold in society?
What significance does literature hold in society?
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What type of literature primarily characterizes the Pre-Colonial period in the Philippines?
What type of literature primarily characterizes the Pre-Colonial period in the Philippines?
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Which of the following is a common theme in the early Filipino writings during the Spanish period?
Which of the following is a common theme in the early Filipino writings during the Spanish period?
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How was the authorship of pre-colonial literature approached?
How was the authorship of pre-colonial literature approached?
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Which language was predominantly used in writing Philippine literature during the Spanish period?
Which language was predominantly used in writing Philippine literature during the Spanish period?
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What role does literature play in understanding human society?
What role does literature play in understanding human society?
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Which of the following forms is NOT associated with pre-colonial Filipino literature?
Which of the following forms is NOT associated with pre-colonial Filipino literature?
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Which statement about Philippine literature is accurate?
Which statement about Philippine literature is accurate?
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What is one of the notable characteristics of pre-colonial literature?
What is one of the notable characteristics of pre-colonial literature?
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Study Notes
Introduction to 21st Century Literature
- Literature embodies the culture, traditions, and languages of people.
- Defined as a body of written works, focusing on imaginative poetry and prose.
- Aesthetic excellence and the author's intentions distinguish literary works.
Importance of Literature
- Provides a framework or blueprint reflecting human society.
- Offers insights and context about different world societies.
- Opens up new experiences and perspectives for readers.
Brief History of Philippine Literature
- Philippine Literature encompasses works from pre-history to colonial influences.
- Comprised of literature in Indigenous and Hispanic languages.
- Most notable works emerged during the Spanish colonial period and early 20th century, predominantly in Spanish.
- Philippine literature is also written in English, Tagalog, and various native languages.
Pre-Colonial Period
- Early Filipino literature was predominantly oral, emphasizing communal authorship.
- Difficulty in tracing original authors due to the focus on storytelling.
- Pre-colonial literature shares elements with Southeast Asian literary traditions.
- Key forms of pre-colonial literature include:
- Riddles (Bugtong)
- Proverbs (Salawikain)
- Pre-colonial poetry
- Tanaga (quatrains)
- Ambahan (seven-syllable poetry)
- Duplo (poetic debate)
- Bayok (epic narration)
- Balagtasan (poetic contest)
- Epic poetry
Spanish Period
- The influence of religion became a prominent theme in early Filipino writings.
- Presence of paganism in literary works during this period.
Introduction to 21st Century Literature
- Literature embodies the culture, traditions, and languages of people.
- Defined as a body of written works, focusing on imaginative poetry and prose.
- Aesthetic excellence and the author's intentions distinguish literary works.
Importance of Literature
- Provides a framework or blueprint reflecting human society.
- Offers insights and context about different world societies.
- Opens up new experiences and perspectives for readers.
Brief History of Philippine Literature
- Philippine Literature encompasses works from pre-history to colonial influences.
- Comprised of literature in Indigenous and Hispanic languages.
- Most notable works emerged during the Spanish colonial period and early 20th century, predominantly in Spanish.
- Philippine literature is also written in English, Tagalog, and various native languages.
Pre-Colonial Period
- Early Filipino literature was predominantly oral, emphasizing communal authorship.
- Difficulty in tracing original authors due to the focus on storytelling.
- Pre-colonial literature shares elements with Southeast Asian literary traditions.
- Key forms of pre-colonial literature include:
- Riddles (Bugtong)
- Proverbs (Salawikain)
- Pre-colonial poetry
- Tanaga (quatrains)
- Ambahan (seven-syllable poetry)
- Duplo (poetic debate)
- Bayok (epic narration)
- Balagtasan (poetic contest)
- Epic poetry
Spanish Period
- The influence of religion became a prominent theme in early Filipino writings.
- Presence of paganism in literary works during this period.
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Description
Explore the foundation of 21st Century Literature in this introductory lesson. Understand what literature represents in terms of culture, traditions, and language. Enhance your appreciation of written works that reflect the imagination of their authors.
