Timeline of Philippine Literature

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What is one characteristic that distinguishes literary works from ordinary writing?

Literary works always revolve around historical events.

Literary works typically avoid emotional expression.

Literary works deploy language in unique ways. (correct)

Literary works are often less complex.

Which of the following best describes the scope of Philippine literature?

Literature that focuses solely on religion.

Literature associated with the Philippines from prehistory to the present. (correct)

Literature only from the contemporary era.

Literature only from the colonial period.

In the context of the provided Brain Teasers, which additional element is often a common feature in riddles?

A play on words. (correct)

A moral lesson.

A historical reference.

An obvious answer.

How is literature viewed in its broadest sense?

As a single body of written works. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the Brain Teaser answers is correct?

Each answer represents an abstract concept. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following characteristics best describes the Pre-Colonial Period of Philippine literature?

It tackled everyday life using native language. Signup and view all the answers

During the Spanish Colonial Period, which literary form was NOT typically associated with religious literature?

Folk Songs Signup and view all the answers

What change occurred in Philippine literature during the Nationalistic/Propaganda and Revolutionary Period?

The oppression of the Spanish regime was a primary theme. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following literary forms is associated with the Pre-Colonial Period?

Tanaga Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following choices was a non-religious literary form during the Spanish Colonial Period?

Korido Signup and view all the answers

What significant development replaced the oral tradition during the Spanish Colonial Period?

Invention of the printing press. Signup and view all the answers

Which literary form typically addressed the masses during the Nationalistic/Propaganda Period?

Political Essays Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of literature during the Spanish Colonial Period?

Religious and non-religious themes. Signup and view all the answers

Which literary work is considered a political novel from the Propaganda Literature period?

Noli Me Tangere Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the American Colonial Period from 1910 to 1945?

Poems often showcased awkward phrasing Signup and view all the answers

Who authored the political poem 'Katapusang Hibik ng Pilipinas'?

Andres Bonifacio Signup and view all the answers

Which literary work marks the transition into the Period of Emergence in the American Colonial Period?

Footnote to Youth Signup and view all the answers

What form of literature is associated with Emilio Jacinto during the Revolutionary Literature period?

Political poems Signup and view all the answers

During which period did Filipino writers imitate English and American models?

Period of Apprenticeship Signup and view all the answers

Which form of drama is associated with the American Colonial Period?

Zarzuela Signup and view all the answers

What notable change occurred in Tagalog poetry during the War Years (1942-1944)?

Use of simple language and free verse became predominant Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Pre-Colonial Period (up to 1564)

Major literary characteristics included oral tradition focusing on daily life and activities, often using native languages.
Prominent literary forms included bugtong (riddles), salawikain (proverbs), and folk tales.
Poetry forms particularly notable were tanaga (quatrain), folk songs, and ethno-epics.

Spanish Colonial Period (1565-1863)

Literature featured religious themes and non-religious topics, transitioning from oral tradition due to the invention of the printing press.
Spanish became the primary language of literature, leading to various literary forms.
Religious works included Doctrina Christiana and poetry such as Mahal na Passion ni Jesu Christo.
Dramatic forms featured during this period were Senakulo and Komedya (Moro-Moro).
Non-religious poetry included awit (e.g., Florante at Laura) and korido (e.g., Ibong Adarna).
Prose narratives included dialogo, ejemplo, Manual de Urbanidad, and tratado.

Nationalistic/Propaganda and Revolutionary Period (1864-1896)

Literature focused on opposing Spanish oppression with a shift from Spanish to Tagalog, aiming to reach the masses.
Key propaganda literary forms included political essays such as Diariong Tagalog.
Notable political novels were Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo by José Rizal.
Revolutionary literature included political essays like Kalayaan (Emilio Jacinto) and political poems such as True Decalogue (Apolinario Mabini) and Katapusang Hibik ng Pilipinas (Andres Bonifacio).

American Colonial Period (1910-1945)

Experienced a period of apprenticeship (1910-1930) where Filipino writers imitated English and American literary styles, producing amateurish poetry.
A period of emergence (1920-1930) showcased rising influences from Western literary trends such as Romanticism and Realism.
Notable short stories included Dead Stars (Paz Marquez Benitez), The Key (Paz Latorena), and Footnote to Youth (Jose Garcia Villa).
Novels such as A Child of Sorrow (Zoilo Galang) gained prominence.
Dramatic forms included zarzuela (musical plays).

Japanese Occupation Period (1942-1944)

During the war years, Tagalog poets began to diverge from the more formal Balagtas tradition, opting for simple language and free verse styles.

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Explore the rich history of Philippine literature from the Pre-Colonial Period to the Spanish Colonial Era. This quiz covers key literary forms, characteristics, and traditions established during these formative years. Test your knowledge about vocabularies and literary practices that shaped Philippine culture.