29 Questions
What did Jose Arrogante believe literature was in 1983?
A book of life revealing one's experiences and emotions
How did Zeus Salazar view literature in 1995?
A tool to free society from rushing ideas
According to Patrocinio V. Villafuerte in 2000, what does literature do to the human body?
Flows like hot blood through the arteries
Why did José Rizal drop the last three names of his full name upon enrolling at Ateneo Municipal de Manila?
Based on advice from his family and the Mercado family
How did José Rizal show his intellect from an early age?
By excelling academically at Ateneo Municipal de Manila
What literary works are associated with José Rizal?
El Filibusterismo, Noli Me Tangere
Who is known for creating Filipino superheroes like Panday and Bakekang?
Magno Caparas
Which work is associated with the Filipino novelist who wrote 'The Woman Who had Two Navels'?
May Day Eve
Which Filipino writer is known for works that have been turned into live-action movies by VIVA Films?
Gilda Olvidado
Who is recognized as one of the youngest licensed physicians from the Philippines?
Dr. Louie Mar Gangcuangco
Which Filipino graphic novelist created the characters Darna and Captain Barbell?
Mars Ravelo
'A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino' was written by which Filipino author?
Gilda Olvidado
Who is known for using conversational Filipino to create humorous and reflective depictions of life as a Filipino?
Bob Ong
Which author learned to write poetry from José de la Cruz, who personally challenged him to improve his writing?
Francisco Balagtas
Who dropped out of the University of Santo Tomas after World War II to focus on writing and journalism in Manila?
F. Sionil Jose
Which author started her writing career in Liwayway magazine after dropping out of the Lyceum of the Philippines due to failed grades?
Lualhati Bautista
Which writer was known for using the pen name Quijano de Manila in addition to his real name?
Nicomedes Márquez Joaquín
'Bulaklak sa City Jail' and 'Dekada ‘70' are works by which author?
Lualhati Bautista
Who is considered Russia's most famous poet?
Alexander Pushkin
Which writer is known for works like 'Lolita' and 'Poems'?
Vladimir Nabokov
Where was Maxim Gorky born?
Nizhny Novgorod
Which country's literature began with an oral tradition led by royal bards and storytellers?
Nigeria
Which literary elements were originated by the unknown literary soldiers of Nigeria?
Folklore and Proverbs
What complemented Senegal's flourishing oral tradition in the 19th century?
'A written tradition'
What is the main difference between haiku and tanka?
The presence of the poet
Which poetic form is composed of two stanzas, each with a syllable pattern of 5-7-7?
Sedoka
What distinguishes katuata from haiku and tanka?
The emotional content
Which form of poetry allows for the development of themes too long for shorter forms?
Choka
Which form of poetry has an indefinite number of lines, ranging from nine to up to 150 lines?
Choka
Study Notes
Filipino Writers and Literature
- Filipino Literature is associated with the Philippines from prehistory, through its colonial legacies, and on to the present.
- Various Filipino writers and interpreters define literature in their views as citizens of the Philippines, including Jose Arrogante, Zeus Salazar, and Patrocinio V. Villafuerte.
Notable Filipino Writers
- Jose Rizal: A Filipino polymath, writer, and national hero, known for his novels "El Filibusterismo" and "Noli Me Tangere".
- Bob Ong: A contemporary Filipino author known for using conversational Filipino to create humorous and reflective depictions of life as a Filipino, with notable works like "Ang Paboritong Libro ni Hudas" and "Alamat ng Gubat".
- Francisco Balagtas: A Filipino poet who learned to write poetry from José de la Cruz, with notable works like "Florante at Laura".
- F. Sionil Jose: A Filipino writer and journalist, with notable works like "Po-on", "The Pretends", "My Brother, My Executioner", "Mass", and "Tree".
- Lualhati Bautista: A Filipino writer, known for her novels like "Bulaklak sa City Jail", "Dekada ‘70", "Bata bata Pa’no ka Ginawa?", "GAPO", "Sixty in the City", and "In Sisterhood".
- Nicomedes Márquez Joaquín: A Filipino writer, historian, and journalist, best known for his short stories and novels in the English language.
Other Notable Writers
- Alexander Pushkin: A Russian poet, known for his novel "Evgeny Onegin" (Eugene Onegin).
- Vladimir Nabokov: A Russian-born American novelist and critic, known for his novels like "Lolita" and "Poems".
- Maxim Gorky: A Russian writer, known for his works like "Literature of Nigeria".
African Literature
- Nigerian Literature: began with the oral tradition, pioneered by royal bards, warriors, storytellers, priests, and many others.
- Senegalese Literature: The introduction of French into Senegal goes back to the 1800s, with a few books written in French by Senegalese authors in the 19th century signaling the modest beginnings of a written tradition that complemented a flourishing oral tradition.
Japanese Poetry Forms
- TANKA: A form of poetry with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5-7-7, which encapsulates a moment in time and is more explicit about the writer's presence and emotions.
- SEDOKA: A poem composed of two stanzas, each of three lines, with a syllable pattern of 5-7-7, and the poem as a whole may address a subject from two different perspectives.
- KATUATA: A poem with a syllable pattern of 5-7-7 (and sometimes 5-7-5), which is often more emotional than haiku, showing the writer's feelings as well as an external image.
- CHOKA: A versatile form, composed of alternating lines of five and seven syllables, with the last two lines having seven syllables each, and the total number of lines is indefinite.
Explore the rich literary history of the Philippines, from prehistory to modern times. Learn about notable Filipino writers and their perspectives on literature, including Jose Arrogante, Zeus Salazar, and Patrocinio V. Villafuerte. Dive into the essence of literature as a reflection of life.
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