Literature and Poetry Fundamentals

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What is the term for the general thought or idea of a composition?

Theme (correct)

Form

Style

Structure

What is the primary function of figurative language in poetry?

To express something in a different way aside from its literal meaning (correct)

To convey literal meaning

To create a code of values

To trigger the readers' senses

What is the term for the emphasis on certain words in poetry?

Rhythm

Idiom

Sound (correct)

Imagery

What is the term for a literature that is not poetry?

Prose Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the sequence of events in a story?

Plot Signup and view all the answers

What type of poetry relates the adventures of a super hero with powers?

Epic Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Pahiyas Festival?

To thank San Isidro Labrador for a bounty harvest Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the decorative items used in the Pahiyas Festival?

Kiping Signup and view all the answers

What is the main ingredient in Sanikulas cookies?

Arrowroot Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Saint Nicolas de Tolentino in the Sanikulas Festival?

He blesses little pieces of bread to heal people Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about Sanikulas cookie mold carvings?

They are a dying art Signup and view all the answers

What type of music is characterized by its association with the official rites of Christian churches?

LITURGICAL MUSIC Signup and view all the answers

What is kumintang primarily accompanied by?

A guitar and a string bass Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the festival celebrated in honor of Saint Nicolas de Tolentino?

Sanikulas Festival Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the various styles used throughout the Philippines for the singing of the pasyon?

Pasyong chant Signup and view all the answers

What type of music includes band and rondalla music, hymns and marches, sarswela music, and stylized folk songs?

Semi-classical music Signup and view all the answers

What style of dance is characterized by its integration of a plot with dancing, music, and stage design?

Ballet Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the art form that involves performing carefully planned actions and emotions in front of an audience?

THEATER Signup and view all the answers

What is Nicholas known as, according to legend?

The healer Signup and view all the answers

What is the material used to make the Saniculas cookie moulds?

Hardwood Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the papercutting art form originating in Bulacan, Philippines?

Pabalat Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical material used to make pastillas wrappers?

Japanese paper Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about the designs on the Saniculas cookie moulds?

They have a monogrammed owner's initials Signup and view all the answers

Why are the moulds considered rare and a family heirloom?

Because they are unique and commissioned with the owner's initials Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the director in a theater performance?

To oversee the entire production and ensure the performers and design work well Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the performance space in a theater?

To provide a space for the actors to perform and the audience to watch Signup and view all the answers

What is the main element of cinema according to the text?

Time Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Teatrong Pansimbahan?

Spirituality Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the type of theater that is considered as 'theater in the context of social movements'?

Dulambayan Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of framing in filmmaking?

To bring balance to the film as it is being viewed Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Literary Elements and Principles

Poetry: expresses feelings or ideas using figurative or symbolic language
Figurative Language: uses idioms, new words, allusions, and connotations to convey meaning
Imagery: descriptions and details that trigger the reader's senses
Sound and Rhythm: emphasis on certain words and sound patterns in a work
Prose: a literature that is not poetry, includes informative and persuasive writing

Philippine Poetry Traditions and Forms

Epic: relates adventures of a superhero with powers, serves as a code of values for a particular ethnic group
Pahiyas Festival: a harvest festival honoring San Isidro Labrador, featuring decorations and culinary feasts
Sanikulas Cookie Mold Carvings: a folk art featuring elegant and beautiful designs

Music

Liturgical Music: vocal and instrumental compositions accompanying Christian church rites
Kumintang: a dance of love accompanied by guitar and string bass
Pasyon Chant: various styles of singing throughout the country
American-Inspired Music: includes classical music, semi-classical music, and popular music

Dance

Folk Dance: developed and performed by ordinary people, includes ceremonial, combative, and courtship dances
Ballet: a theatrical dance presentation with a plot, music, and stage design
Modern Dance: emerged in the 20th century, a theatrical dance form that veers away from ballet techniques

Theater

Forms of Theater: folk theater, dulang pahiyang, dulambayan, teatrong pansimbahan, and film
Elements of Theater: performers, audience, director, performance space, design, and text
Dulang Pahiyang: theater as part of life, not a separate activity
Dulambayan: people's theater, considered "theater in the context of social movements"
Teatrong Pansimbahan: concerned with spirituality, performed depending on church calendar events

Film

Elements of Film: time, techniques of cinema, cutting/editing, camera movement, and framing
Techniques of Cinema: cutting/editing, camera movement, and framing

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