Filipino Vocabulary and Grammatical Cohesion

Extreme exhaustion or fatigue.

Armor or protective covering, typically made of metal.

The sound produced by a foot when walking or stepping.

A feeling of uncertainty or lack of confidence.

To gather or accumulate something, usually over time.

To disobey or break rules.

Acting without thinking or consideration for others.

The use of grammatical structures to create a coherent and connected text.

A situation where someone who has helped another person, is treated unfairly in return.

A character that represents someone who has been mistreated by humans.

Represents the moral judgement and wisdom in the story.

A character who feels dissatisfaction with his current life and keeps seeking something better.

The desire for power and ambition, often leads to unexpected problems and dissatisfaction.

The realization that power and authority do not guarantee happiness.

The negative consequences of uncontrolled ambition, leading to further problems.

Finding contentment and peace in simpler things and less powerful roles.

Using a pronoun to replace a noun that has already been mentioned in the text.

Using a pronoun to replace a noun that will be mentioned later in the text.

Shortening sentences by omitting words that are understood from the context.

Substituting a word with a different word that has a similar meaning.

Connecting sentences or ideas using words that show relationships, such as 'and', 'but', 'because', etc.

The series of events that make up a story.

A challenge or obstacle that the main character faces in the story.

A Japanese poetic form consisting of 17 syllables arranged in a 5-7-5 pattern. It typically focuses on nature and the feelings it evokes.

A Japanese poetic form consisting of 31 syllables arranged in a 5-7-5-7-7 pattern. It typically depicts love, nature, and daily life.

The main character(s) in a story. Readers get to know them through their actions and interactions.

The time and place where a story occurs. It helps readers imagine the setting and understand the story.

The main idea or message the author wants to convey through the story. It's the overall takeaway of the story.

The problem or challenge faced by the main character in a story. It's something they need to overcome.

The way characters or forces clash in a story. It creates tension and drives the plot forward. There are different types of conflict, such as man vs. nature, or man vs. self.

The way the conflict is resolved. It's how the story ends and what the characters learn from the experience.

The most exciting or suspenseful part of the story, where the main character faces the problem.

The resolution of the problem in the story, where the main character overcomes or fails to overcome the challenge.

The end of the story where the outcome of the conflict is revealed, showing whether the character succeeds or fails.

The youngest son received his inheritance and quickly spent it all on frivolous things.

The youngest son became poor and was forced to eat with pigs due to extreme hunger. He realized his mistake and decided to return home.

The father welcomed his prodigal son with open arms, threw a celebration, and gave him new clothes.

The older son was resentful because he stayed loyal to his father but never received the same recognition or celebration.

This parable illustrates the importance of forgiveness, compassion, and recognizing the value of those who have gone astray. It also highlights the difference in perspective between those who are always obedient and those who make mistakes.

The gods have declared that Gilgamesh's memory will live on in the minds of people, reflecting his journey for meaning in life.

Gilgamesh mourned the death of his friend Enkidu for seven days and nights. He tore his clothes, cut his hair, and walked around Enkidu's body, expressing deep grief and sorrow.

Although they initially fought, Gilgamesh and Enkidu became close friends, providing support and strength for each other as they faced life's challenges.

The epic of Gilgamesh highlights the value of commitment, shown in Gilgamesh's relentless pursuit of the plant of eternal youth.

The ancient city of Uruk, ruled by Gilgamesh, is a central setting in the epic.

The Cedar Forest is the location where Gilgamesh and Enkidu confront the formidable guardian Humbaba.

Gilgamesh met Siduri in the Garden of the Gods, where she offers him wisdom about life and its fleeting nature.

Utnapishtim, the only survivor of the Great Flood, lives on an island where Gilgamesh learns about the impossibility of achieving eternal life.