Filipino 2nd Quarter Quiz

Filipino 2nd Quarter Notes

• Tanka at Haiku: These are types of poetry originating in Japan.
  • Tanka: Has a structure of 5-7-5-7-7 syllables (31 total). Common themes include nature, love, and personal emotions.
  • Haiku: Has a structure of 5-7-5 syllables (17 total). Typically focuses on nature imagery, a specific moment, or an evocative image reflecting emotion.
  • Key Difference: Tanka has 5 lines and 31 syllables, while Haiku has 3 lines and 17 syllables.

Ponemang Suprasegmental

• Refers to aspects of speech beyond individual sounds, affecting meaning.
  • Tone: Pitch variations that change meaning. Higher or lower tones can alter word meaning.
  • Hinto: Pauses or stops, emphasizing parts of speech and creating boundaries between phrases.
  • Diin: Stress or emphasis on a particular syllable, impacting word meaning. For example, "Bágo" (new) vs. "Bágo" (strike).

Pabula (Fable)

• Short stories employing animals or inanimate objects as characters, teaching moral lessons.
  • Characteristics: Includes a moral lesson, employs anthropomorphism (giving human qualities to animals), and provides a story's takeaway message.

Dula (Play)

• A literary form intended for stage performances.
  • Elements: Characters, setting (location and time period), plot (sequence of events), theme (central idea), dialogue (conversations between characters), tension (conflicts), and resolution.

Sanaysay (Essay)

• A prose form expressing an author's opinions, experiences, or insights on a topic.
  • Formal Essay: Serious tone, addressing serious topics.
  • Informal Essay: More personal, discussing daily experiences.
  • Structure: Introduction (introducing the subject), body (explaining main ideas and arguments), and conclusion (summarizing main points and offering closing thoughts).

Kababaihan sa Taiwan (Women of Taiwan) (by Sheila C. Molina)

• This work examines the lives and situations of women in Taiwan.
  • Themes: The value of women in society, challenges faced by women in patriarchal societies, and women's strength and determination in the face of adversity.
  • Key Idea: Emphasizes the contributions of women to their families and communities, alongside their resilience.

Nyebeng Itim (by Efren R. Abueg)

• A short story exploring the psychological and social realities of characters.
  • Themes: Acceptance of defeat, loss/loss of hope, and the impact of hardship on individuals.
  • Symbolism: "Nyebeng Itim" carries a symbolic meaning representing obstacles or difficulties in life.

Ang Huli ay ang Munting Magsinta (Timujin and Borte)

• This story focuses on Timujin and Borte.
  • Themes: Love and loyalty illustrated by their relationship, sacrifices made by both, and challenges they face together.
  • Symbolism: The story may be interpreted as a reflection of unity, loyalty, and determination in overcoming adversity.