15 Questions
What type of literature is depicted as anonymous, timeless, and placeless, and is typically circulated orally among people?
Legend
Which type of literature celebrates the achievements of a hero?
Epic
What is the main purpose of a myth?
To explain beliefs, practices, or natural phenomena
Which characteristic best describes folk narratives?
Anonymous and timeless
What distinguishes a folktale from a legend?
Folktales feature animal characters, while legends present exaggerated truths.
Which type of literature is characterized by being passed down orally from generation to generation?
Folktale
What kind of story is likely to be a myth?
'The Great Flood' from Bukidnon
What is the literary form that expresses insights and lessons on life?
Proverbs (Salawikain)
Which literary form uses animal characters to convey moral lessons?
Fables
In which literary form are battles of wits among participants a common feature?
Riddles (bugtong)
What type of literary form deals with underworld characters like 'tiyanak' and 'aswang'?
Fantastic Stories
Which literary form is characterized by 7 syllables per line of a poem?
Folk Song
What type of literature typically explains the origin of things like why certain fruits have specific features?
Legends
'Kumukulo ang dulo at pagsusunog ng kilay.' is an example of what kind of literary form?
Proverbs (Salawikain)
'Hele or oyayi' fall under which type of literary form?
'Tagay' (drinking song)
Explore the characteristics of Philippine pre-colonial literature, based on oral traditions and including songs, proverbs, chants, and folk narratives. Learn about the unique features of literature produced before Spanish colonization.
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