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What is the primary focus of the epic poem 'Florante at Laura'?
What is the primary focus of the epic poem 'Florante at Laura'?
- Two lovers experiencing political intrigues (correct)
- A group of warriors seeking revenge for their fallen leader
- A princess searching for her lost kingdom
- A knight battling a dragon to save a kingdom
What was the role of Alunsina in the myth mentioned?
What was the role of Alunsina in the myth mentioned?
- She was a goddess who created the first humans
- She was a mortal chosen by the goddess Alunsina
- She was the sky goddess who many gods tried to woo (correct)
- She was a brave warrior who defeated the king of the gods
What is 'Senakulo' primarily known for?
What is 'Senakulo' primarily known for?
- Portraying tales of chivalry and battles
- Re-enacting the passion of Christ (correct)
- Telling stories of love and betrayal
- Celebrating the harvest season
In 'Hinilawod', why did the gods become enraged with Alunsina's choice?
In 'Hinilawod', why did the gods become enraged with Alunsina's choice?
What do prose narratives like 'Hinilawod' aim to teach readers?
What do prose narratives like 'Hinilawod' aim to teach readers?
What distinguishes 'Komedya' from other literary forms mentioned?
What distinguishes 'Komedya' from other literary forms mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a common form of irony used in storytelling?
Which of the following is NOT a common form of irony used in storytelling?
What was the main reason the gods conspired to hinder the marriage of Alunsina and Paubari?
What was the main reason the gods conspired to hinder the marriage of Alunsina and Paubari?
In which Shakespeare play is dramatic irony famously used?
In which Shakespeare play is dramatic irony famously used?
What is the purpose of the exposition in a story?
What is the purpose of the exposition in a story?
Which mythical figure helped save Alunsina and Paubari from the flood?
Which mythical figure helped save Alunsina and Paubari from the flood?
What did Alunsina ask Bungot-Banwa to do after the triplets were born?
What did Alunsina ask Bungot-Banwa to do after the triplets were born?
Which part of a story's structure is described as the 'peak' where the main character faces a major challenge?
Which part of a story's structure is described as the 'peak' where the main character faces a major challenge?
Which of the following best describes situational irony?
Which of the following best describes situational irony?
Which of the triplets was imprisoned by Saragnayan after a battle?
Which of the triplets was imprisoned by Saragnayan after a battle?
What did Humadapnon decide to do after hearing about his brother Labaw Donggon's fate?
What did Humadapnon decide to do after hearing about his brother Labaw Donggon's fate?
In the example of situational irony provided, what was the ironic situation?
In the example of situational irony provided, what was the ironic situation?
Which of the following is not mentioned in the text about Dumalapdap's adventures?
Which of the following is not mentioned in the text about Dumalapdap's adventures?
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Study Notes
Literary Works of the Philippines
- Ang Mahal na Passion ni Jesu Christong Panginoon Natin (1704) is a prominent Christian narrative poem that aimed to replace epic poems of the pagan past.
- Senakulo is the re-enactment or dramatization of the passion of Christ.
- Komedya is a dramatic form that drew its plot from medieval Spanish ballads, showcasing highborn warriors and their adventures of love and fame.
Secular or Non-Religious Literature
- Awit is a tale of chivalry that typically portrays a knight saving a princess or the like, with high respect for women.
- Korido is a metrical tale that narrates a story.
- Prose Narratives were written to instruct readers on proper decorum.
Hinilawod: An Epic Poem
- Hinilawod is an epic poem from Central Panay that tells the story of a sky goddess named Alunsina.
- Alunsina chose a mortal named Paubari, the datu of Halawod, as her husband, which enraged the gods who failed to court her.
- The story features situational irony, where the actual result of a situation is different from what is expected.
Dramatic Irony and Story Structure
- Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows a key piece of information that a character in a play, movie, or novel does not.
- Story structure consists of four stages: Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, and Resolution.
- Exposition introduces characters, setting, and the main conflict.
- Rising Action builds up to the climax, where the main character faces a major conflict.
- Climax is the peak of the story, where a major event occurs.
Structure and Poetry
- Stanza structure is an important method of analyzing a poem.
- It can reveal the style and organization of a poem.
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