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Which of the following best describes the primary influence on Philippine literature during the Spanish colonial period?
Which of the following best describes the primary influence on Philippine literature during the Spanish colonial period?
- Pre-colonial animistic beliefs and oral traditions.
- The introduction of secular scientific and philosophical texts.
- The resurgence of ancient Filipino epics and folklore.
- A blend of Spanish language, Christian doctrine, and European legends. (correct)
How did the introduction of the Roman alphabet affect the existing Filipino writing system?
How did the introduction of the Roman alphabet affect the existing Filipino writing system?
- It was adapted to create a hybrid script that combined elements of both systems.
- It was initially resisted, leading to a decline in literacy.
- It coexisted with the Alibata, creating a dual writing system.
- It completely replaced the Alibata, becoming the standard script. (correct)
In what way did European legends and traditions impact Philippine culture during the Spanish colonial era?
In what way did European legends and traditions impact Philippine culture during the Spanish colonial era?
- They sparked a nationalist movement aimed at rejecting foreign influences.
- They were strictly segregated from local customs, preserving cultural purity.
- They were integrated into folk songs, corridos, and moro-moros, blending with local narratives. (correct)
- They were primarily adopted by the upper class, creating a cultural divide.
What was the primary objective of the Spanish colonizers in introducing theater to the Philippines?
What was the primary objective of the Spanish colonizers in introducing theater to the Philippines?
What characteristic distinguishes the Awit form of narrative poetry from the Corrido?
What characteristic distinguishes the Awit form of narrative poetry from the Corrido?
Which literary piece is associated with Marcelo del Pilar?
Which literary piece is associated with Marcelo del Pilar?
Which of the following best describes the Moro-moro?
Which of the following best describes the Moro-moro?
What type of play is Sarswela?
What type of play is Sarswela?
The Doctrina Cristiana was written by?
The Doctrina Cristiana was written by?
What was Graciano Lopez Jaena known for?
What was Graciano Lopez Jaena known for?
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Alibata
Alibata
The first Filipino alphabet, replaced by the Roman alphabet during Spanish colonization.
Theater (Komedya, Sinakulo, Sarswela, Playlets, Drama)
Theater (Komedya, Sinakulo, Sarswela, Playlets, Drama)
Dramatic performances staged by Spanish colonizers to propagate Catholicism.
Senakulo
Senakulo
A traditional Filipino dramatization of the life and death of Jesus, written in octosyllabic verse.
Sarswela
Sarswela
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Moro-Moro
Moro-Moro
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Narrative Poetry
Narrative Poetry
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Graciano Lopez Jaena
Graciano Lopez Jaena
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Jose Rizal
Jose Rizal
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Study Notes
- Spanish Colonial Period lasted from 1565-1898
Philippine Literature During Spanish Colonial Period
- Significantly influenced by the Spanish language, Christianity, and European traditions
- Consisted of religious texts, folk songs, plays, and poems
Spanish Influences on Philippine Literature
- The original Filipino alphabet called Alibata was replaced by the Roman alphabet
- The teaching of the Christian Doctrine was highly influential
- European legends and traditions were incorporated into songs, corridos, and Moro-moros
- Numerous grammar books were printed in Filipino languages like Tagalog, Ilocano, and Visayan
First Book Printed
- The first book printed in the Philippines was in 1593 using xylography
- Written by Fr. Juan de Palencia (Tagalog) and Fr. Domingo Nieva (Spanish)
Other Early Literature Examples
- "Comprendio de la lengua tagala," written by Fr. Gaspar de San Agustin in 1703
- "Vocabulario de la lengua tagala," the first Tagalog dictionary, written by Fr. Pedro de San Buenaventura in 1603
- "Vocabulario de la lengua pampanga," the first book in Pampango written by Fr. Diego
- "Arte de lengua bicolano," the first book in the Bicol language, written by Fr. Marcos Lisbon in 1754
- "Artes yreglas de la lengua tagala" written by Fr. Blanca de San Jose and translated into Tagalog by Tomas Pinpin in 1610
Theater
- The Spanish colonizers introduced theater for staged dramatic performances
- Used to propagate Catholicism
- Led to the emergence of Komedya, Sinakulo, Sarswela, Playlets, and Drama
Senakulo
- Traditional Filipino dramatization of the life and death of Jesus
- Written in octosyllabic verse, with 8 verses per stanza
Sarswela
- Considered the "father of the drama"
- Musical comedy or melodrama in three acts
- Focused on man's passions and emotions like love, hate, revenge, cruelty, avarice, or social or political problems
Moro-Moro
- Performed during town fiestas to entertain and remind people of Christian religion
Narrative Poetry
- Tells a story using richly imaginative and rhythmical language and derives from the oral tradition
Awit
- Consists of dodecasyllabic verse / quatrain
- Refers to chanting fabricated stories from writers imagination
Corrido
- Consists of octosyllabic verse / quatrain
- Refers to narration and legends or stories
Literary Writers and Their Works
- Dr. Jose Rizal (Laong Laan and Dimaslang):
- Wrote "Noli Me Tangere" (1887) and its sequel, "El Filibusterismo" (1891)
- Also wrote "Mi Ultimo Adios" and "Junto Al Pasig"
- Marcelo Del Pilar (Plaridel, Pudpoh, Piping Dilat, Dolores Manapat):
- Works include Pag-ibig Sa Tinubuang Lupa, Kalingat Kayo, Dasalan at Tocsohan, and Sagot sa Espanya sa Hibik ng Pilipinas
- Graciano Lopez Jaena:
- He founded La Solidaridad
- He created Fray Botod, La Hija Del Fraile ang Everything is Hambug
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