5 Questions
What is a Bugtong?
A mystifying question posed as a problem
What is a Salawikain?
A brief popular saying that gives advice
What is a Pabula?
A short allegorical tale emphasizing a moral
What is a Folktale?
A story originating in popular culture
What is a Legend?
A story originating in popular culture
Study Notes
Filipino Literary Forms
- A Bugtong is a Filipino riddle that challenges the listener to guess the answer, often using wordplay and clever language.
- A Salawikain is a Filipino proverb that expresses a general truth or piece of advice, often passed down through generations.
- A Pabula is a Filipino fable that teaches a moral lesson, typically featuring non-human characters such as animals or objects.
- A Folktale is a story passed down through oral tradition, often featuring supernatural or magical elements, and conveying cultural values and traditions.
- A Legend is a narrative that is based on historical events or figures, often featuring supernatural or mythical elements, and is passed down through generations.
Test your knowledge of pre-colonial Filipino literature with this quiz. Explore the oral traditions and early forms of literature, including bugtong (riddles) and salawikain (proverbs). Delve into the rich cultural heritage and daily life activities reflected in these literary works.
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