Philippine Literature: Period of Emergence (1935-1945)

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During the Japanese occupation period, why did many Filipino writers turn to writing in Filipino instead of English?

English writing was no longer popular among Filipinos.

Writing in English was legally banned during the Japanese occupation.

The Japanese government provided incentives for writing in Filipino.

They wanted to preserve the Filipino language and culture under strict Japanese prohibitions on English writing. (correct)

Which Filipino novelist won the first Commonwealth Literary Award in 1940 for the novel 'His Native Souls'?

N.V.M. Gonzalez

Manuel E. Arguilla

Juan C. Laya (correct)

Nick Joaquin

What happened to Philippine literature in English during the Japanese occupation from 1941 to 1945?

It shifted its focus to poetry only.

It transitioned entirely to writing in Filipino.

It came to an abrupt halt. (correct)

It flourished and expanded its themes.

Why was drama inactive during the Japanese occupation period in the Philippines?

Movie houses showing American films were closed. Signup and view all the answers

Which prominent playwright established the UP Mobile Theater at the University of the Philippines?

Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Signup and view all the answers

'Liwayway', a leading Tagalog weekly magazine, was placed under strict surveillance during the Japanese occupation period by a manager named Ishiwara who was of which nationality?

Japanese Signup and view all the answers

When was the Philippine Commonwealth inaugurated?

1935 Signup and view all the answers

Which literary award was established in 1940 during the Commonwealth era?

Commonwealth Literary Awards Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote 'Literature and Society' advocating for writers' responsibility to society during the Commonwealth era?

Salvador P. Lopez Signup and view all the answers

Which year saw the establishment of the Philippine Writer's Guild?

1939 Signup and view all the answers

Which publication provided ample space for literary work in English during the Commonwealth era?

The Free Press Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the establishment of the Philippine Writers League?

To form a group of essay writers Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

During the Japanese occupation period, why did many Filipino writers turn to writing in Filipino instead of English?

Which Filipino novelist won the first Commonwealth Literary Award in 1940 for the novel 'His Native Souls'?

What happened to Philippine literature in English during the Japanese occupation from 1941 to 1945?

Why was drama inactive during the Japanese occupation period in the Philippines?

Which prominent playwright established the UP Mobile Theater at the University of the Philippines?

'Liwayway', a leading Tagalog weekly magazine, was placed under strict surveillance during the Japanese occupation period by a manager named Ishiwara who was of which nationality?

When was the Philippine Commonwealth inaugurated?

Which literary award was established in 1940 during the Commonwealth era?

Who wrote 'Literature and Society' advocating for writers' responsibility to society during the Commonwealth era?

Which year saw the establishment of the Philippine Writer's Guild?

Which publication provided ample space for literary work in English during the Commonwealth era?

What was the purpose of the establishment of the Philippine Writers League?

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