José Garcia Villa in Philippine Literature
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What is the primary theme explored in the song 'Buyayang Buyayang'?

  • Change and growth
  • Conflict and resolution
  • Love and nostalgia (correct)
  • Adventure and exploration

    • In which region of the Philippines is Butuan City located?

  • Southern Mindanao
  • Carigara region (correct)
  • Bicol Region
  • Visayas

    • Which award did the song 'Bakit Papa?' win in 1986?

  • Best Pop Album
  • Best Male Singer
  • Best Theme Song (correct)
  • Best New Artist

    • What is a distinctive feature of the 'Buyayang Buyayang' folk song in terms of its subject?

    <p>It describes the life of water striders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What recognition was given in 2015 for contributions to the Philippine entertainment industry?

    <p>Lifetime Achievement Award</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central theme of 'Footnote to Youth'?

    <p>Consequences of youthful impulsiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which work is known for reflecting Jose Garcia Villa's philosophy on poetry?

    <p>First, A Poem Must Be Magical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of literary works are included in 'The Anchored Angel'?

    <p>Poetry, short stories, and essays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What recognition did Jorge Garcia Villa receive for his contributions to literature?

    <p>Guggenheim Fellowship in Creative Writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common theme found in the works of Jose Garcia Villa?

    <p>Intimacy and connection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes Adonis Durado's achievements?

    <p>Worked in various countries and won multiple international honors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did Adonis Durado receive the Knight Fellowship?

    <p>2017</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of poetry does 'Appasionata: Poems in Praise of Love' primarily include?

    <p>Love poetry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What literary work did Jose Garcia Villa publish in 1929?

    <p>Man Songs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the term 'canonical authors' in Philippine literature?

    <p>Authors determined by society to have significant literary works</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which poetic style did Jose Garcia Villa introduce in 1949?

    <p>Comma poems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tragic events led to the death of Jose Garcia Villa?

    <p>Cerebral stroke and multilobar pneumonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which cemetery was Jose Garcia Villa buried?

    <p>St. John's Cemetery in New York</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which line exemplifies Jose Garcia Villa's 'reversed consonance' technique?

    <p>Rain, reign, green</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reaction of the University of the Philippines administrators to the publication of 'Man Songs'?

    <p>They found it too bold and imposed a fine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which author from Mindanao is recognized as a canonical author?

    <p>Adonis Durado</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which themes are explored in Durado's poem collection 'To Whom It May Not Concern'?

    <p>Identity and alienation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant recognition did 'To Whom It May Not Concern' achieve in 2019?

    <p>Finalist in the International Book Awards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the poem 'Balaki Ko ‘Day Samtang Gasakay Ta’g Habalhabal'?

    <p>Intimate moments shared while riding a motorcycle taxi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which award did Durado receive in 2000 for his work in Cebuano poetry?

    <p>Lacaba Prize</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Gary Granada primarily known for?

    <p>His contributions as a singer, songwriter, and actor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the first musical group Gary Granada was part of?

    <p>The Gaylads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did Gary Granada start his music career?

    <p>1970s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which song by Gary Granada was featured in a popular noontime variety show?

    <p>Bakit Papa?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Canonical Authors in Philippine Literature

    • Canonical authors are those whose works have been deemed culturally significant and important by society

    Luzon

    • José Garcia Villa
      • Born: August 5, 1908
      • Died: February 7, 1997
      • Known for: Poetry, literary criticism, short stories, and painting
      • Pseudonym: Doveglion
      • Famous Works: "Man Songs," "Footnote to Youth," "The Anchored Angel," "First, A Poem Must Be Magical," "Appassionata: Poems in Praise of Love"
      • "Man Songs" (1929): A collection of erotic poems, Villa was fined for obscenity by the Manila court
      • "The Coconut Poem": A poem from "Man Songs" where the coconut is compared to a woman's nipple.
      • "Reversed Consonance": A poetic style in which the final consonants of the last syllable of words are reversed for rhyme.
      • "Comma Poem": A poetic style in which commas are placed after every word, like in "A woman, without her, man is nothing."
      • Common Themes: Family values, love for country
      • Awards: Guggenheim Fellowship in Creative Writing and The American Academy of Arts and Letters.
      • Legacy: Villa was a powerful literary influence in the Philippines in the 20th century.

    Visayas

    • Adonis Durado
      • Born: August 25, 1975 in Cebu City, Philippines
      • Known for: Cebuano poetry, cultural advocate
      • Famous Works: "To Whom It May Not Concern" (Pahinugod sa Di Hintungdan), "Balaki Ko ‘Day Samtang Gasakay Ta’g HabalHabal"
      • "To Whom It May Not Concern": Reflects on identity, alienation, and the search for belonging.
      • "Balaki Ko ‘Day Samtang Gasakay Ta’g HabalHabal": Celebrates love in everyday moments of riding a motorcycle taxi.
      • Common Themes: Self-discovery, love and relationships, Filipino local color, society's issues.
      • Awards: Lacaba Prize for Cebuano Poetry, Falgao Prize, Writer of the Year, Viscom Night Fellowship, NCCA Writers' Prize, International Book Award Finalist, Grand Prize for Music, Second Prize for Visayan Music Awards, Vicente Ranudo Literary Excellence Award.

    Mindanao

    • Gary Granada
      • Born: October 22, 1951 in Manila, Philippines
      • Known for: Singer, songwriter, actor, and popular music writer.
      • Early Career: Part of the pop group, "The Gaylads" in the 1970s
      • Famous Songs: “Bakit Papa?” and “Buyayang Buyayang”
      • "Bakit Papa": A song about heartbreak, featured in the TV show "Eat Bulaga."
      • "Buyayang Buyayang": A song about love, longing, and nostalgia.
      • Common Themes: Love, nostalgia, relationships
      • Awards: Best New Male Artist, Best Male Singer, Best Pop Album for "Love, Life, and Beyond," Best Theme Song for "Bakit Papa?," Lifetime achievement award from the Philippine Movie Press Club.

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