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Philippine literature during the Pre-Colonial Period was primarily ______
Philippine literature during the Pre-Colonial Period was primarily ______
oral
Early Filipinos used ______ and other natural materials to write.
Early Filipinos used ______ and other natural materials to write.
clay
The Alibata (baybayin) consists of ______ symbols.
The Alibata (baybayin) consists of ______ symbols.
17
A ______ is a traditional story that often explains the origins of natural phenomena.
A ______ is a traditional story that often explains the origins of natural phenomena.
An example of a legend is the legend of ______ volcano.
An example of a legend is the legend of ______ volcano.
A ______ is an allegorical tale with a moral, often featuring animals as characters.
A ______ is an allegorical tale with a moral, often featuring animals as characters.
Philippine ______ are often terse statements that offer practical wisdom.
Philippine ______ are often terse statements that offer practical wisdom.
Chants, known as ______, are used in practices related to witchcraft or enchantment.
Chants, known as ______, are used in practices related to witchcraft or enchantment.
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Philippine Literature Overview
- Pre-colonial literature was characterized by oral traditions, intended to amuse and entertain.
- Early written forms utilized materials like clay, tree bark, leaves, and bamboo tubes, inscribed with sharp instruments and ink derived from tree saps and soot.
- The Alibata (baybayin) script featured 17 symbols: 3 vowels and 14 consonants.
Folk Narratives
- Myths: Traditional stories about heroes or supernatural beings that seek to explain natural phenomena or human behavior. Example: Visayan Creation Myth.
- Legends: Narratives focused on the origins of a location, object, or name. Example: Legend of Mayon Volcano.
- Fables: Short, allegorical tales with moral lessons, often featuring animal characters. Example: The Monkey and the Crocodile.
Early Poetry
- Riddles (Bugtong o Palaisipan): Short, puzzling statements encouraging wit and problem-solving. Example: "Bungbong kung iiwanag, Kung gabi ay dagat."
- Proverbs: Brief expressions conveying wisdom accumulated from life experiences. Example: "Nahangad ng kagitna isang salop ang Nawala."
- Chants (Bulong): Utilized in rituals, such as witchcraft or enchantment.
- Sayings (Kasabihan): Phrases often used for teasing or commenting on someone's actions.
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