12 Questions
Which term best describes writings that are considered to have lasting artistic merit?
Preserved writings
What is the main purpose of studying literature according to the text?
To understand and appreciate one's own cultural heritage
In what form did folk tales originate according to the text?
Oral traditions
What do folk songs represent in the context of literature?
Oral traditions
Which literary term refers to a story created in the past to explain natural events or religious beliefs?
Myth
BUGTONG refers to which type of literary work in the pre-colonial period?
Folk tale
What literary form is a legend characterized by?
Long narrative poem
Which type of literature uses superficial words that function figuratively and metaphorically in the form of a question?
Riddle
Which literature revolves around the life and death of Jesus Christ due to the introduction of Christianity by the Spaniards?
Religious literature
During which period of Philippine history did Ferdinand Magellan dock on the shores?
Spanish period
Who is known for writing 'Noli Me Tangere' and 'El Filibusterismo'?
Dr. Jose P. Rizal
What is the main theme of 'Pasyon' in Filipino literature?
Journey and suffering of Jesus Christ
This quiz covers Philippine literature from the pre-colonial period to contemporary times, exploring the body of written works in the country. It discusses writings that exhibit excellence of form, express universal ideas, and are considered to have lasting artistic merit.
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