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Philippine Pre-Colonial Literature
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Philippine Pre-Colonial Literature

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What is the primary purpose of myths in Philippine pre-colonial literature?

  • To record historical events
  • To explain natural phenomena (correct)
  • To entertain audiences
  • To teach moral lessons

    • Ribung Linti is known as the deity responsible for ushering in the dry season.

    False

    What are folk songs an expression of?

    The experiences of our ancestors in life.

    The story of a hero with extraordinary powers, who went to war at the age of nine months, is called _____.

    <p>Biag ni Lam-ang</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following literary forms with their descriptions:

    <p>Fable = Story intended to teach a moral lesson using animal characters Legend = Story explaining the origins of matters Epic = Long narrative poem about the quest of a hero with supernatural powers Folktale = Fictional story told by an ancient group of people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a type of traditional narrative in Philippine pre-colonial literature?

    <p>Haikus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Doctrina Cristiana was the first book published in the Philippines.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a proverb express?

    <p>A truth based on common sense or experience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The traditional narrative used for witchcraft and enchantments is known as a _____.

    <p>chant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hero in Philippine literature is born in a unique manner, falling from his mother's hair?

    <p>Sandayo of the Subanon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known as the founder of Diariong Tagalog?

    <p>Marcelo H. Del Pilar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Emilio Jacinto is known as the Father of Katipunan.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a couplet?

    <p>A two-line stanza with similar end-rhymes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary content focus of the Spanish Period literature?

    <p>Christian faith and natural phenomena</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The poem form of Japanese literature made up of 17 syllables is called a ___.

    <p>haiku</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A tercet is a triplet in which each line ends with a different rhyme.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following authors with their respective contributions:

    <p>Graciano Lopez Jaena = Editor of La Solidaridad Francisco Baltazar = Writer of Florante at Laura Jose Rizal = Wrote Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo Mars Ravelo = Created characters like Darna and Captain Barbell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of imagery pertains to odors and scents?

    <p>olfactory imagery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the focus of the 'Rebirth of Freedom' themes?

    <p>Japanese brutalities and guerilla exploits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A quatrain is a stanza of ______ lines.

    <p>four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Leonora Florentino is recognized as the Mother of Philippine Women’s Literature.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the imagery type with its corresponding sense:

    <p>Visual imagery = sense of sight Gustatory imagery = sense of taste Tactile imagery = sense of touch Auditory imagery = sense of sound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'rhyme scheme' refer to?

    <p>The organization of sounds and lines in a poem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the notable work of Pedro Bukaneg?

    <p>Biag ni Lam-ang</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Francisco Balagtas is known as the Father of ___ and author of Florante at Laura.

    <p>Balagtasan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The speaker in a poem is always the same as the poet.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the arrangement of words and lines in poetry called?

    <p>structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following works is NOT written by Jose Rizal?

    <p>Florante at Laura</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ______ imagery involves the sense of touch and physical textures.

    <p>Tactile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes auditory imagery?

    <p>Imagery that organizes and analyzes sounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Philippine Pre-Colonial Literature

    • Myths and legends were crafted by early Filipinos to explain natural phenomena.
    • Biag ni Lam-ang: A hero with supernatural abilities, went to war at nine months old to avenge his father's murder.
    • Sandayo of the Subanon: Tells the tale of a hero born through unique circumstances.
    • Myths: Traditional stories set in a timeless past, featuring supernatural themes that defy logic.
    • Ribung Linti: Deity of weather in Sulodnon belief, associated with rain and thunder.
    • Proverb: A metaphorical saying expressing truths based on common experiences.
    • Folk Songs: Informal songs depicting ancestral life experiences.
    • Riddles: Short puzzles or enigmas that symbolize objects' characteristics (known as tigmo in Cebuano).
    • Chants: Used in witchcraft and convey belief in elemental spirits.
    • Lagaylay: A festival in May for the Pilareños, promoting community gathering.
    • Epic: A long narrative poem detailing a hero's quest.
    • Fable (Pabula): Stories featuring animals with human qualities aimed at teaching values.
    • Legend (Alamat): Narratives explaining the origin of specific matters.
    • Folktale (Kwentong-Bayan): Fictional stories passed down by ancient communities.

    Historical Literary Figures and Contributions

    • Christianity: Major religion highlighting the teachings of Jesus Christ, leading to the creation of the Doctrina Cristiana, the first published book in the Philippines.
    • Graciano Lopez Jaena: Editor of La Solidaridad, addressing social and political issues.
    • Marcelo H. Del Pilar: Founder of Diariong Tagalog and second editor of La Solidaridad; recognized as the Master of Tagalog language.
    • Francisco Baltazar: Wrote Florante at Laura, reflecting Spanish tyranny in his depiction of Albanya.
    • Jose Rizal: Authored novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, tackling societal issues.
    • Andres Bonifacio: Founder of the revolutionary group Katipunan.
    • Emilio Jacinto: Known as the "Brains of Katipunan".

    Periods of Literature

    • Spanish Period: Focused on Christian themes and natural phenomena.
    • Japanese Period: Newspapers limited in circulation; notable publications included TRIBUNE and PHILIPPINE REVIEW.
    • Haiku: Japanese poetic form consisting of 17 syllables, structured in three lines.
    • Tanaga: A short poem emphasizing rhyme, consisting of four lines.

    The Rebirth of Freedom

    • Written works from this period often highlighted Japanese oppression and guerrilla warfare.
    • Proliferation of newspapers, such as FREE PRESS, DAILY MIRROR, and BULLETIN.

    Literary Influences and Terminology

    • Leonora Florentino: Recognized as the Mother of Philippine Women’s Literature.
    • Pedro Bukaneg: Lauded as the Father of Ilocano Literature, author of Biag ni Lam-ang.
    • Francisco Balagtas: Father of Balagtasan and author of Florante at Laura.
    • Mars Ravelo: Pioneer of Filipino graphic novels, creator of characters like Darna and Lastikman.

    Poetry and Imagery Terms

    • Formalist: Focuses on a poet's language and form rather than theme.
    • Couplet: Two lines that rhyme.
    • Tercet: A group of three lines with a shared rhyme.
    • Quatrain: Four-line stanza.
    • Imagery Types:
      • Visual: Imagery related to sight.
      • Olfactory: Pertains to smells.
      • Gustatory: Related to taste.
      • Tactile: Relates to touch.
      • Auditory: Involves sounds.
    • Rhyme Scheme: Arrangement of words in poetry to create sound connections.
    • Voice of Speaker: The persona conveying the poem’s message, termed as “I”, “me”, or third-person perspectives.
    • Structure: Organization of words and lines in poetry.

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    This quiz covers the rich tapestry of Philippine pre-colonial literature, focusing on myths and legends created by early Filipinos. Learn about pivotal works like 'Biag ni Lam-ang' and the hero Sandayo of the Subanon. Explore the cultural significance of these narratives in understanding pre-colonial life in the Philippines.

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