Questions and Answers
Which theme pertains to finding your purpose and the obstacles that come with it?
Which of the following pertains to disasters caused by mankind or natural causes?
Gender Inequality pertains to the problems faced by minorities in society.
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What does the theme of Evil Technology refer to?
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Which of these themes discusses the move of individuals from one country to another?
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The dramatic entertainment performed on a moonless night during fiestas is called ______.
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What type of poem is Pasyon?
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Name one literary device that illustrates different meanings.
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Study Notes
Themes in Literature
- Finding Your Identity: Focuses on personal purpose and the challenges encountered in self-discovery.
- Social Evils: Addresses societal issues including wars, terrorism, and discrimination.
- Catastrophes: Covers disasters attributed to human actions or natural occurrences.
- Gender Inequality: Highlights discrimination and challenges based on gender.
- Evil Technology: Examines the detrimental effects of technology, referencing dystopian themes.
- Fracturing: Explores varied perspectives on a particular issue or event.
- Effects of Capitalism: Analyzes the positive and negative impacts of capitalism on society.
- History and Memory: Investigates how contemporary individuals perceive the past and their positionality.
- Migration: Discusses the relocation of people seeking better living conditions, including specific examples of nurses and Latin Americans moving for opportunities.
Evolution of Literature in the Philippines
Pre-Spanish Period
- Oral Traditions: Included riddles (Bugtong), proverbs (Salawikain), folk tales, and epics like Biag ni Lam-ang and Ibalon.
- Folk Songs: Encompassed love songs (Kundiman), boat songs (Talindaw), and sorrow songs (Tagulaylay).
Spanish Period
- Pasyon: Narrative poems detailing the passion and death of Christ.
- Senakulo: Dramatic retelling of the same themes.
- Zarzuela: A musical theater form, blending melodrama with social themes like love and revenge.
American Period (1900 - 1945)
- Emphasized patriotic literature and a yearning for independence, notable works include:
- Footnote to Youth by Jose Garcia Villa.
- Kahapon, Ngayon, at Bukas by Aurelio Tolentino.
- Walang Sugat by Severino Reyes.
Literary Themes of 21st Century Literature
- Identity: Similar to earlier themes, reflecting personal journeys and challenges.
- Social Evils: Reiteration of past societal issues affecting the modern world.
- Catastrophes: Continuous relevance of disasters, both man-made and natural.
- Personalization of Narratives: Focus on individual stories and personal experiences.
- Perils of Technology: Exploration of the negative impacts of technology mirrored in dystopian narratives.
- Fracturing: A persistent theme examining different viewpoints on contemporary issues.
- Effects of Capitalism: Ongoing assessment of capitalism's dual effects on society.
- History and Memory: Critical reflection on how current perspectives shape understanding of the past.
- Migration: Renewed focus on the contemporary movements of individuals across borders, including healthcare professionals.
Literary Devices
- Allegory: Use of stories to convey deeper meanings beyond the surface narrative.
- Paradox: Employs contradictory concepts to provoke thought and illustrate complex ideas.
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Description
This quiz covers essential themes in literature for the 1st quarter of the 1st semester. Topics such as identity, social evils, history, memory, and migration are explored, helping students understand their relevance in contemporary society.
