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What is the main theme of the poem 'Ang Bayang Malaya' by Amado V. Hernandez?
What is the main theme of the poem 'Ang Bayang Malaya' by Amado V. Hernandez?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the 'Bagay' form of poetry?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the 'Bagay' form of poetry?
Which of the following poets is NOT mentioned as part of the 'Bagay' movement?
Which of the following poets is NOT mentioned as part of the 'Bagay' movement?
What is the main theme of the poem 'Valediction sa Hillcrest' by Rolando S. Tinio?
What is the main theme of the poem 'Valediction sa Hillcrest' by Rolando S. Tinio?
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Which of the following best describes the 'contemporary period' in Philippine literature?
Which of the following best describes the 'contemporary period' in Philippine literature?
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Who was Jose Garcia Villa, and what was his contribution to Philippine literature?
Who was Jose Garcia Villa, and what was his contribution to Philippine literature?
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What is the term used for 'woven cloth' in the Ilocos region of northern Philippines?
What is the term used for 'woven cloth' in the Ilocos region of northern Philippines?
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What is the source of pride and a unifying symbol for the people of San Miguel Bulacan?
What is the source of pride and a unifying symbol for the people of San Miguel Bulacan?
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Which festival celebrates the Christmas spirit by making different large and giant lanterns designed with different color and lights?
Which festival celebrates the Christmas spirit by making different large and giant lanterns designed with different color and lights?
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What is the term used to describe the elaborate papercut designs used as decoration, table centerpiece, and souvenirs during San Miguel Bulacan fiestas?
What is the term used to describe the elaborate papercut designs used as decoration, table centerpiece, and souvenirs during San Miguel Bulacan fiestas?
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What is the definition of 'literature' according to the text?
What is the definition of 'literature' according to the text?
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Which form of poetry is mentioned in the text?
Which form of poetry is mentioned in the text?
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Which of the following is not considered a famous work of Filipino writer Francisco Arcellana?
Which of the following is not considered a famous work of Filipino writer Francisco Arcellana?
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What is the defining characteristic of the poetic performance art known as SPOKEN POETRY?
What is the defining characteristic of the poetic performance art known as SPOKEN POETRY?
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Which Filipino writer is known as the Father of Modern Philippine Poetry?
Which Filipino writer is known as the Father of Modern Philippine Poetry?
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of the early American period of music in the Philippines?
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the early American period of music in the Philippines?
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Which Filipino writer is the only Asian to have won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Peace?
Which Filipino writer is the only Asian to have won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Peace?
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What is the name of the most enchanting short story written by Filipino writer Nick Joaquin?
What is the name of the most enchanting short story written by Filipino writer Nick Joaquin?
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Study Notes
Literature
- Literature refers to writing considered to be an art form or any single writing deemed to have artistic or intellectual value.
- It sometimes deploys language in ways that differ from ordinary usage.
Contemporary Period
- The contemporary period oscillated between personal expression and social commentary.
- The "Bagay" movement emerged during this period, characterized by the use of colloquial language and concrete images.
- Notable poets of the "Bagay" movement include Jose F. Lacaba, Rolando Tinio, Bienvenido Lumbera, Antonio Samsaon, and Edmundo Martinez.
Notable Literary Works
- "Valediction sa Hillcrest" by Rolando S. Tinio is a poem about a person's dilemma between two places, Tondo and New York, and its effect on their whole being.
- "Ang Bayang Malaya" by Amado V. Hernandez is a long narrative piece about a peasant leader, focusing on oppression and fighting for human rights.
National Artists for Literature
- Jose Garcia Villa is a Filipino poet, literary critic, short story writer, and painter who focuses on current events and social problems, often with historical themes.
- Edith L. Tiempo is a poet, fictionist, and literary critic, and the only woman to be honored as National Artist for Literature.
Decorative Arts
- Decorative arts include interior design, but not architecture, and focus on the design and manufacture of objects that are both beautiful and functional.
- Examples of decorative arts include cloth weaving, such as T'nalak and Inabel, and papercut designs, like those used in San Miguel Bulacan fiestas.
Folk Art
- Pabalat is a folk art that originated among the townsfolk, reflecting their traditional culture.
- The Giant Lantern Festival in City of San Fernando, Pampanga, showcases giant lanterns designed with different colors and lights.
Spoken Poetry
- Spoken poetry is a poetic performance art that focuses on the aesthetics of word play, such as intonation and voice inflection.
Music
- Music combines vocal and instrumental sounds to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion.
- During the early American period, music was mostly classical, due to European influence, while in the 1960s, avant-garde music emerged, combining classical, traditional, and ethnic music.
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Description
Explore the concept of literature as an art form and the emergence of Bagay poetry during the contemporary period. Learn about the 'Bagay' movement, a group of young poets who used colloquial language and concrete images in their works.
