18 Questions
What literary form is characterized by meditative verses with no fixed meter or rhyme scheme and written by ladino poets?
Religious Lyrics
Which literary form typically follows the conventions of a romantic tradition and portrays themes like loyal lovers and heartless beloveds?
Secular Lyrics
What type of poetry is set in dodecasyllabic quatrains?
Religious Lyrics
Which literary form is NOT mentioned in the text as part of Spanish influences on Philippine history?
Folk Songs
Which of the following is an example of a secular metrical romance in Filipino literature?
Ang Manok Kong Bulik
Which type of prose writing was considered most notable among the secular pieces in the Spanish Colonial Tradition?
Novels
Which of the following literary forms typically focuses on a particular topic or argument?
Essay
What is a personal record of experiences, thoughts, and reflections that is often kept privately?
Diary
Which literary form tells a story and usually follows a plot?
Narrative
What kind of brief story about a real incident or person is often amusing?
Anecdote
Which type of expression written in verse often has rhyme and meter, and can be sung as a song?
Poetry
What literary form is associated with historical events and typically passed down through generations?
Legend
What is the term used to describe written and sometimes spoken material that represents an 'organized violence committed on ordinary speech'?
Literature
Which literary form in Philippine literature involves revealing subtle resemblances between two unlike objects?
Talinghaga or Metaphor
What is the term for long narrative poems dealing with heroic achievements or events, usually of a hero?
The Epic Age
Which literary form involves stories about life, adventure, love, horror, and humor, where lessons can be derived?
Folk Tales
What is the oldest form of Philippine literature?
Folk Tales
Which literary form involves the use of short sayings that express general truths or pieces of advice?
Tagalog Proverbs or Aphorisms
Test your knowledge on different types of non-fiction writing including legend, history, news, biography, and diary. Explore the characteristics and differences between these genres.
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