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Who is considered the acknowledged master of traditional Tagalog poetry during the Spanish colonization period in the Philippines?
Who is considered the acknowledged master of traditional Tagalog poetry during the Spanish colonization period in the Philippines?
What is the name for riddles in Ilonggo?
What is the name for riddles in Ilonggo?
What literary forms were prominent during the Nationalistic/Propaganda and Revolutionary period in the Philippines?
What literary forms were prominent during the Nationalistic/Propaganda and Revolutionary period in the Philippines?
What is another name for a play that is enacted in front of live audiences?
What is another name for a play that is enacted in front of live audiences?
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What are tanaga?
What are tanaga?
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Who wrote the poem "Mi Ultimo Adios" before his death?
Who wrote the poem "Mi Ultimo Adios" before his death?
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What do fables use to convey their message?
What do fables use to convey their message?
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What work did Andres Bonifacio write to arouse nationalism?
What work did Andres Bonifacio write to arouse nationalism?
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Who was the foremost exponent of the komedya during his time?
Who was the foremost exponent of the komedya during his time?
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Study Notes
- Philippine literature includes riddles, proverbs, tanaga, folk songs, folk tales, myths, legends, fables, fantasy stories, and epics.
- Riddles are called Tigmo in Cebu, Paktakon in Ilonggo, and Patotdon in Bicol.
- Proverbs are wise sayings containing metaphors.
- Tanaga are one-stanza poems with four lines and seven syllables that rhyme.
- Folk songs include lullabies, work songs, drinking songs, and songs of lamentation for the dead.
- Folk tales and myths explain the origin of the world, animals, and natural features.
- Legends explain the origin of things.
- Fables use animal characters and allegory.
- Fantasy stories deal with underworld characters.
- Epics are narratives based on oral tradition revolving around supernatural events or heroic deeds.
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Description
Test your knowledge on Philippine literature with this quiz! From riddles and proverbs to folk songs and epics, this quiz covers a wide range of literary forms and genres. Learn about the origins of folk tales, myths, and legends, and discover the unique characteristics of tanaga, fables, and fantasy stories. With this quiz, you'll gain a greater appreciation for the rich literary traditions of the Philippines.
