18 Questions
In pre-colonial Philippines, myths played a crucial role in shaping the people's understanding of their ______.
world
Malakas at Maganda tells the origin of the first man and ______.
woman
Legends are stories about extraordinary individuals or events, often with a historical ______.
basis
Datu Puti and the Seven Datus narrates the migration of early Malay settlers to the ______.
Philippines
Fables are short stories that convey moral lessons through the actions of animals or mythical ______.
characters
Sa Ugoy ng Duyan is a well-known Filipino lullaby that expresses a mother's love and protection for her ______.
child
An Epic is a long narrative poem that tells the heroic deeds of a legendary ______
figure
Fables are short stories featuring animals that convey ______ lessons
moral
A Legend is a traditional narrative of historical events or supernatural ______
origin
Prose is written or spoken language in its ordinary form without a rhythmic ______
pattern
A Ballad is a narrative poem often set to music, telling a story in a simple, ______ form
rhythmic
Narrative Poetry is a form that describes important events in life either real or ______
imaginary
A(n) __________ is a mournful poem, often lamenting the dead.
elegy
An __________ is a lyric poem expressing feelings of admiration or devotion.
ode
In folklore, __________ are traditional stories, often passed down orally, featuring fantastical elements and conveying moral lessons.
folktales
First Person is a literary device where the narrator is a character in the story and uses pronouns like 'I,' 'me,' and 'my.' This point of view is also known as the __________ point of view.
subjective
A(n) __________ is a 14-line poem expressing personal feelings.
sonnet
Palonpon Folk Speech refers to the speech of the common people, as distinguished from that of the educated class. It reflects the __________ and sentiments of a community.
culture
Study Notes
Philippine Epics
- Examples of Philippine epics include Darangen (Maranao), Ulahingan (Manobo), Guman (Subanon), Hudhud (Ifugao), and Biag ni Lam-ang (Ibaloy epic).
- Other epics include Kabunlan and Bendia (Tagalog), Kumintang (Palawan), Kudaman (Panay Bisaya), Maragtas at Hinilawod (Panay Bisaya), Tuwaang Midsakop (Manobo), Hari sa Bukit (Negros Bisaya), Darangen (Mindanao), Bantugan (Muslim), and Hudhod at Alim (Ifugao).
Myths, Legends, and Fables
- Myths are traditional stories that explain the origins of natural phenomena, customs, beliefs, and the like.
- Example: Malakas at Maganda, which tells the origin of the first man and woman.
- Legends are stories about extraordinary individuals or events, often with a historical basis.
- Example: Datu Puti and the Seven Datus, which narrates the migration of early Malay settlers to the Philippines.
- Fables are short stories that convey moral lessons through the actions of animals or mythical characters.
- Example: Turtle and the Monkey, which imparts the moral lesson of being cautious and wise in decision-making.
Literature and Literary Forms
- Literature encompasses written works, including both fictional and non-fictional compositions, that express ideas, emotions, and imagination through language.
- Types of literature include prose, poetry, narrative poetry, novel, epic, short story, metrical tale, play, ballads, legend, fables, anecdotes, essay, biography, lyric poetry, folk songs, sonnets, elegy, ode, and psalm.
Literary Devices and Terminologies
- Literary devices include point of view, which is the perspective from which a story is told.
- Other literary terminologies include folklore, folktales, e-book, first person, second person, and third person.
Test your knowledge on Philippine epic poetry such as Darangen, Ulahingan, Guman, and Hudhud. Explore the rich traditions of Maranao, Manobo, Subanon, and Ifugao epics, along with other notable examples from different regions of the Philippines.
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