Literature and Bagay Poetry in the Contemporary Period
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Literature and Bagay Poetry in the Contemporary Period

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What is the main theme of the poem 'Ang Bayang Malaya' by Amado V. Hernandez?

  • Love and romance
  • Nature and the environment
  • Personal expression and social commentary
  • Oppression and fighting for human rights (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the 'Bagay' form of poetry?

  • Uses colloquial language
  • Built on concrete images
  • Describes tendencies
  • Focuses on personal expression (correct)

    • Which of the following poets is NOT mentioned as part of the 'Bagay' movement?

  • Jose F. Lacaba
  • Rolando Tinio
  • Bienvenido Lumbera
  • Amado V. Hernandez (correct)

    • What is the main theme of the poem 'Valediction sa Hillcrest' by Rolando S. Tinio?

    <p>The dilemma of choosing between two places, Tondo and New York</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the 'contemporary period' in Philippine literature?

    <p>A period that oscillated between personal expression and social commentary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Jose Garcia Villa, and what was his contribution to Philippine literature?

    <p>A Filipino poet, literary critic, short story writer, and painter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for 'woven cloth' in the Ilocos region of northern Philippines?

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

    What is the source of pride and a unifying symbol for the people of San Miguel Bulacan?

    <p>Pastillas de leche wrapper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which festival celebrates the Christmas spirit by making different large and giant lanterns designed with different color and lights?

    <p>Giant Lantern Festival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the elaborate papercut designs used as decoration, table centerpiece, and souvenirs during San Miguel Bulacan fiestas?

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

    What is the definition of 'literature' according to the text?

    <p>Anybody or collection of written work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form of poetry is mentioned in the text?

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

    Which of the following is not considered a famous work of Filipino writer Francisco Arcellana?

    <p>A Blade of Fern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of the poetic performance art known as SPOKEN POETRY?

    <p>The focus on the aesthetics of word play</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Filipino writer is known as the Father of Modern Philippine Poetry?

    <p>Nick Joaquin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a characteristic of the early American period of music in the Philippines?

    <p>Avant-garde music emerged into a combination of classical, traditional or ethnic music</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Filipino writer is the only Asian to have won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Peace?

    <p>Carlos P. Romulo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the most enchanting short story written by Filipino writer Nick Joaquin?

    <p>May Day Eve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    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.

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