21ST CENTURY Flashcards

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An early book of Roman Catholic catechism, written in 1593 by Fray Juan de Plasencia

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DOCTRINA CHRISTIANA​

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A body of written works. The name has traditionally been applied to those imaginative works of poetry and prose distinguished by the intentions of their authors and the perceived aesthetic excellence of their execution.​

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LITERATURE​

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> This period shows the Filipino customs and traditions in everyday can be traced in their folk stories, old days, and short stories more shared initially through oral traditions.​

> The first alphabet used by our ancestors was similar to that of the Malayo-Polynesian alphabet.​

> Literature was handed down to us through word of mouth.​

> The sources are usually the local native town folk​

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pre-spanish/pre-colonial period​

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(LITERARY FORMS): FILL IN THE BLANKS

  1. __________ Literature​
  2. ________________________- battle of wits among participants. ​

Ex: Ate mo ,ate ko ate nating lahat​

3._____________________ - wise sayings that contain a metaphor. ​

Ex: Habang may buhay, may pag-asa​

4.____________________- a form of folk lyric that expresses the hopes and aspirations, the people’s lifestyles, and their love.​

EX:
A. Hele or oyayi- lullaby​
B. Ambahan ( Mangyan)- 7-syllable per line poem that is about human relationships and social entertainment.​
C. Kalusan (Iyatan) - work songs that depict the livelihood of the people​
D. Tagay ( Cebuano & Waray) -drinking song​
E. Kanogan ( Cebuano) -song of lamentation for the dead.​

  1. ______________________A. Myths- explain how the world was created, how certain animals possess certain characteristics, and why some places have waterfalls, volcanoes, flora, or fauna.​
    B. Legends-explain the origin of things.​
    C. Fables-used animal characters and allegory ​
    D. Fantastic stories- deal with underworld characters such as tiyanak,aswang,kapre, and others.
  2. _______________________
  • These are “narratives of sustained length based on oral tradition revolving supernatural events or heroic deeds”
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  1. Oral
  2. Riddles (Bugtong)
  3. ​Proverbs ( Salawikain)
  4. Folk Songs
  5. Folk Tales​
  6. Epics​
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> Religion (Catholicism) was the biggest influence on Filipinos.​

> The first Filipino alphabet called Baybayin was replaced by the Roman alphabet. ​

> The teaching of the Christian Doctrine became the basis of religious practices.​

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The Spanish period (1565-1898)

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  1. In the _____________ Period, The first book was printed in the Philippines entitled “ ______________________________________________________________________________________”.
  2. The first university was established in ____: ________________________________​
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  1. Spanish, Doctrina Cristiana en lengua Española Tagala
  2. 1611, The University of Santo Tomas
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(LITERARY FORMS):

______________________- Religious lyrics written by Ladino poets or those versed in both Spanish and Tagalog were included in early catechism and were used to teach Filipinos the Spanish language.​

       A. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_- a long narrative poem about the passion and death of Christ. The most popular was " Ang Mahal na Passion ni  Jesu Cristong Panginoon  Natin".​

 2. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_- a dramatization of the pasyon, it shows the passion and the death of Christ​
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Religious Literature, Pasyon, Senakulo

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After 300 years of passivity under Spanish rule, the Filipino spirit reawakened when the 3 priests Gomez, Burgos and Zamora were guillotined without sufficient evidence of guilt.​

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The Period of Enlightenment (1872-1898)​

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This movement was spearheaded mostly by the intellectual middle-class like Jose Rizal, Marcelo del Pilar, Graciano Lopez Jaena, Antonio Luna, Mariano Ponce, Jose Ma. Panganiban, and Pedro Paterno.​

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The Propaganda Movement

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> Filipino writers went into all forms of literature like news, reporting, poetry, stories, plays, essays, and novels. Their writings clearly depicted their love of country and their longings for independence. ​

> English became a medium of instruction as well as language.
Americans taught to our ancestors through the establishment of public school education.​

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The American Regime​ (1898-1941)​

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> The early post-liberation period was marked by a kind of “struggle of mind and spirit”.​

> The Palanca Awards was launched in the 1950’s,giving inspiration tribute to Filipino writers who shaped and redefined the landscape of Philippine Literature​

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the rebirth of freedom (1946-1970)​

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> Writers wrote openly of their criticism against the government. The supplications of the people were coached in fiery, colorful, violent, profane and insulting language.​

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period of the third republic (1981-1985)​

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> This period gave an advantageous stance on Filipino Literature, which experienced renewed attention because writers in English turned to writing in Filipino and other vernacular languages.​

> ________, who used to write in English turned to use Filipino because of the strict prohibition of the Japanese regarding writing in English.​

> The weekly ______________ was placed under strict surveillance until it was taken over by a Japanese named Ishiwara.​

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the japanese regime (1941-1945)​

Juan Laya

LIWAYWAY

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Poetry during the _______________ Period:

  1. __________​ - A poem of free verse that the Japanese like. It was made up of 17 syllables divided into three lines.​
  2. __________ - Like the Haiku, is short but it had measure and rhyme. ​
  3. _____________ - Like those mentioned earlier in the beginning chapters of this book.​
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JAPANESE

  1. haiku
  2. tanaga​
  3. karaniwang anyo
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> During this period almost all themes in most writings dealt with the development or progress of the country –like the Green Revolution, family planning, proper nutrition, environment, drug addiction and pollution. ​

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the period of NEW SOCIETY (1972-1981)​

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> During this period Senator Benigno S. Aquino Sr., the idol of the Filipino masses was killed on August 21, 1983, at Manila International Airport.​

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period of the third republic (1981-1985)​

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> As democracy was restored in the presidency of Corazon Aquino, the once taunted press exercised their freedom again.

> In the short span of the existence of the true Republic of the Philippines, several changes are evident . This is most noticeable in new Filipino songs,information in newspapers,speeches, and even in television program​

> On books: As a new era begins, the moments of the glorious, bloodless revolution were commemorated. Some of these books were ​

” People Power” and “ Bayan ko”.

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post edsa​

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The 2000s ( decade) saw a steep increase in the acceptability of literature of all types,inspired by the coming of- age of millions of people who enjoyed the works of C. S Lewis.​

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CONTEMPORARY PERIOD​ 1986-PRESENT​

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____________ are the fundamental and often universal ideas explored in a literary work.​

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Literary themes

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The ___________ is an underlying message in a literary text.​

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Theme

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It is what the story is about. In a way, the ___________ is a tight summary of the plot.​

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Main Idea

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THE 6 COMMON LITERARY THEMES

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  1. Good vs. Evil​
  2. Love​
  3. Redemption​
  4. Courage and Perseverance​
  5. Coming of Age​
  6. Revenge
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> The eternal struggle between good and evil that captivates readers across genres. ​

> It examines morality, ethical dilemmas, and the choices characters make in the face of adversity.​

LITERARY THEME?

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GOOD VERSUS EVIL​

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This theme explores the complexities of love in various forms—romantic, familial, or platonic. It often examines the joy, conflict, and sacrifices involved in relationships, revealing how love shapes characters’ lives and decisions.​

LITERARY THEME?

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LOVE

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> This theme is a powerful literary theme that focuses on the idea of atonement and personal transformation. ​

> This involves a character’s journey to atone for past wrongs or failures and seek forgiveness or improvement. ​

LITERARY THEME?

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REDEMPTION

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  1. _________ - This involves facing fear, adversity, or uncertainty with resolve and bravery. It’s not the absence of fear but the ability to act despite it. It means standing up for one’s beliefs, taking risks, or confronting difficult situations head-on.​
  2. ________________: This is about persistence and maintaining effort over time, despite difficulties, delays, or failures. It involves continuing to push forward, even when progress seems slow or obstacles seem insurmountable.​

LITERARY THEME?

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  1. Courage
  2. Perseverance
  3. Courage and Perseverance
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A common plot in literature, this theme sets up a conflict between one character and his or her enemies as he or she journeys to avenge wrongs done to them. ​

LITERARY THEME?

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REVENGE​

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The journey from youth to adulthood is a transformative experience that resonates with readers of all ages. ​

This theme explores growth, self-discovery, and the challenges of transitioning into maturity.​

LITERARY THEME?

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COMING OF AGE

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THE 3 MAIN GENRES?

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Prose​

Poetry ​

Drama​

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A ___________ is a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content.​

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GENRE

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It is known to be a conversational language presented orally or in writing.​

​It is composed of phrases, clauses, sentences, and paragraphs. ​

​It also employs the use of figurative languages to create aesthetic effect.​

ITS TYPES: —————-

  1. ______________ - It represents real-life experiences and situations in imaginary narratives.
  2. _______________ - It deals with facts and real events.
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PROSE

  1. FICTION
  2. NON FICTION
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5 PARTS OF A PLOT?

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Exposition​

Rising Action​

Climax​

Falling Action​

Resolution / Denoument​

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5 ELEMENTS OF FICTION?

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Characters​

Setting​

Plot​

Point of View​

Theme​

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7 SUBGENRES OF FICTION:

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Novel​

Novella​

Short Story​

Legend​

Myth​

Fable​

Parable​

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Literature about empowering women and showcasing the nature of women in both their strength and delicacy.​

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CHICK LIT

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THE 6 TYPES OF CONFLICTS

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Man vs. Man​

Man vs. Nature​

Man vs. Society​

Man vs. Self​

Man vs. Technology​

Man vs. Supernatural​

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THE 3 TYPES OF ____________________

  1. ________________ - the narrator is one of the characters in the story. This uses pronouns: “I, me, we, mine”.​
  2. _________________ - the narrator addresses another person or people in the story. It uses pronouns: “you, your, yours”
  3. ________________- the narrator can see everything in the story and can refer to characters by name. It uses pronouns: “she, he, they”.
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POVS

  1. First Person Pov
  2. Second Person Pov
  3. Third Person Pov
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THE 6 SUBGENRES OF NONFICTION​:

  1. ______________ = an account of one’s own life
    2.______________ = a narrative of an episode in one’s life usually contains a certain memorable experience.
    3.______________ = an account of someone’s life written by another person.
    4.______________ = a narrative about a certain theme, topic, or information. It can be informative or entertaining.
    5.______________ = a personal record of a person’s daily activities.
    6.______________ = log of events that happen to a person or group.
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1.Autobiography
2.Memoir
3.Biography
4.Essay
5.Diary
6.Journal

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THE 3 Subgenres OF POETRY:

  1. ____________ = It is a poem that describes important details in the order of events whether real or imaginary.
    It tells a story in a richly imaginative and rhythmical language.​

2.____________ = It refers to any short poem which that is songlike (Saymon et. al., 2004).​
It expresses personal thoughts and feelings.​

3.​____________ = It tells stories like narrative poetry but is usually in the form of dialogues in plays with rhymes, repeating rhythms, and other poetic elements.​

William Shakespeare - one of the most famous English playwright.​

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  1. Narrative Poetry​
  2. Lyric Poetry​
  3. Dramatic Poetry​
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A video game or popularly known as Role Playing Game (RPG).​

The player is transported to a virtual world where he must play a game to understand the journey of the characters.​

The plot may change based on the player’s choices in the game. ​

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INTERACTIVE FICTION​

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It is composed of a different set of elements.​

It follows rhyming, rhythm, and meter.​

It makes use of figurative language, symbolism, and other literary devices.​

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POETRY

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This added the use of computers or digital devices as another method of producing literary works while adhering to the principles of pre-existing genres.​

It has a quality of being interactive through its hyperlink function.

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Electronic Literature​

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It is a literary genre that can use both prose and poetry.​

It differs through the use of dialogues.​

It is intended to be performed on stage or in motion pictures.​

Characters are now referred to as ‘actors’.​

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DRAMA

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This is a type of literature that makes use of images and words in order to create a literary work.​

It is also bound to create a sequential way of narrating a story through the use of different images.​

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GRAPHIC literature​

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A fiction that utilizes different links that provide a new context for nonlinearity and interaction between the text and reader.​

The reader typically chooses links to move from one node of text to the next, and in this fashion arranges a story from a deeper pool of potential stories.​

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HYPERTEXT FICTION​

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A truncation of “weblog”​

A genre of electronic literature that contains discussion on any topics commonly sponsored by a website host or informational website published on the World Wide Web (internet).​

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BLOG

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It creates a platform for poets to collaborate in creating a poem.​

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INTERACTIVE POETRY​

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It utilizes different links in order for the readers to understand the words in the poem.​

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HYPERTEXT POETRY​

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Poems created from the programming language. ​

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CODE POETRY​

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It is a graphic novel or comic that originated in Japan.​

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JAPANESE MANGA​

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It is shorter than a comic and usually being published in a periodical. It has humor and wit that aims to both entertain and inform.​

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COMIC STRIP​

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It is a book that combines images, illustrations, and words to create a story, different from comic strips.​

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GRAPHIC NOVEL​

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Literature that deals with topics that could have the possibility of turning into reality. ​

Subgenres include sci-fi, urban fantasy fiction, utopian/dystopian fiction, etc.

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Speculative Fiction​

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Literature also called prose - poetry which is a hybrid genre that consists of one part poetry, and one part narrative.​

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Flash Fiction​

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3 Flash Fiction Characteristics

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  • Brevity
  • Complete Plot
  • Surprise
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> in literature, this is the collection of works considered representative of a certain genre and period.​

> traditionally means anything that is included in a list of holy books that are accepted as genuine.

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CANONICAL

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  • Writers whose works have been well appreciated and considered representatives of certain genres of literature.
  • is a writer whose work is stylistically excellent is highly reflective of the tenor or controversies of their time period, and has demonstrable long-term influence across society.​
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CANONICAL AUTHORS​

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  1. ______________________ A.K.A. ___________

He was a prominent Filipino poet during the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. He is widely considered one of the greatest Filipino literary laureates for his impact on Filipino literature.

HIS WORKS:

  • Florante at laura/pinagdaanang Buhay ni Florente at laura sa Kaharian ng Albanya
  • La India Elegante El Negrito Amante (A short play in one act)​
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Francisco Balagtas A.K.A. Francisco Baltazar

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> She wrote about strong female characters who questioned male authority and patriarchal values in society.​

> She also criticized in her works the atrocities committed during the martial law regime of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr.​

> She was a Filipina writer, novelist, liberal activist and political critic.

WORKS:
Bulaklak sa City Jail​
Dekada “70​
Bata, Bata… Pa’no Ka ginawa?​
‘Gapo’​
Sixty in the City​
In Sisterhood​
Sonata​
Hinugot sa Tadyang (non-fiction)​

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Lualhati Bautista

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> He was better known as N.V.M. Gonzalez, a fictionist, essayist, poet, and teacher, articulated the Filipino spirit in rural, urban landscapes.​

> He won the First Commonwealth Literary Contest in 1940.​

WORKS:
The Winds of April​
Seven Hills Away​
Children of the Ash-Covered Loam and Other Stories​
The Bamboo Dancers​

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NESTOR VICENTE MADALI GONZALES​

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> She was one of the finest Filipino writers in English whose works are characterized by a remarkable fusion of style and substance, of craftsmanship and insight. ​

> She was a poet, fictionist, teacher and literary critic.​

WORKS:
A Blade of Fern (1978)​
His Native Coast (1979)​
The Alien Corn (1992)​
One, Tilting Leaves (1995)​
The Builder (2004)​

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EDITH L. TIEMPO​

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> He was a poet, librettist, and scholar. ​

> He introduced to Tagalog literature what is now known as BAGAY POETRY.​

> He pioneered the creative fusion of fine arts and popular imagination.​

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BIENVENIDO LUMBERA​

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> He also known as “Rio Alma”, a Filipino artist, poet, critic, translator, editor, teacher, and cultural manager.​

> He spearheaded the second successful modernist movement in Filipino poetry.​

> He was an authoritative figure and advocate of the national language.​

WORKS:

Makinasyon and Peregrinasyon​
The landmark trilogy Doktrinang Anakpawis​
Mga Retrato at Rekwerdo​
Muli​
Sa Kandungan ng Lupa

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VIRGILIO ALMARIO

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> He was a Filipino writer and journalist best known for his short stories and novels in the English language.​

​> He also wrote using the pen name “Quijano de Manila”.

> He has also enriched the English language with critics coining “Joaquinesque” to describe his baroque Spanish-flavored English or his reinventions of English based on Filipinisms.

WORKS: ​
The Woman Who Had Two Navels​
A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino​
Manila​
My Manila: A History For The Young​
The Ballad Of The Five Battles​
Rizal In Saga​
Almanac For Manileños​
Cave​
Shadows

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NICOMEDES “NICK” JOAQUIN​

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> He was a poet, playwright, and novelist, and is among the Filipino writers who practiced “committed art”.​

> In his view, the function of the writer is to act as the conscience of society and to affirm the greatness of the human spirit in the face of inequity and oppression.​

> One of his contribution was the development of Tagalog prose is considerable — he stripped Tagalog of its ornate character and wrote in prose closer to the colloquial than the “official” style permitted.​

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AMADO V. HERNANDEZ​

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*He used the pen name “Doveglion,” which was a combination of the words “dove,” “eagle,” and “lion” and was what he believed was his true persona.​

*He was considered as one of the finest contemporary poets regardless of race or language. ​

*His writing style is too TART and AGGRESSIVE for his time.

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JOSE GARCIA VILLA​

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He was a writer, poet, essayist, critic, journalist, and teacher, and one of the most important progenitors of the modern Filipino short story in English. ​

He pioneered the development of the short story as a lyrical prose-poetic form.​

*His first story “The Man Who Could Be Poe”.​

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FRANCISCO ARCELLANA​

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> He was the sole inventor of “Taglish” in Philippine poetry.

> He revived traditional Filipino drama, re-staging old theater forms like the ‘Sarsuwela’ and opening a treasure-house of contemporary Western drama. ​

> He was awarded as National Artist for Theater and Literature in 1997.​

> He was a playwright, thespian, poet, teacher, critic, and translator marked his career with prolific artistic productions.

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ROLANDO S. TINIO​

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National Artists was established by virtue of _______________________________________________.

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Presidential Proclamation No. 1001, s. 1972

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  • He was the 1st Asian president of UN General Assembly and the Philippine ambassador to US.
  • He was the 1st Asian president of UN General Assembly and the Philippine ambassador to US.
  • Multifaceted career spanned 50 years of public service as educator, soldier, university president, journalist and diplomat. ​
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Carlos P. Romulo​ (1982)

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> An ophthalmologist by profession.​

> He became a writer and a key member of the Filipino Propaganda Movement, which advocated political reforms for the colony under Spain.​

> A nationalist and polymath during the tail end of the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines.​

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JOSE PROTASIO RIZAL MERCADO Y ALONSO REALONDA

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This is the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ (CCP) motto, coined by the CCP founder _______________________________.

The _______ which stands for “___________, _____________, ______________”

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Imelda Romualdez Marcos

KKK, katotohanan, kabutihan, at kagandahan

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The rank and title of ______________ is conferred by means of a ________________________. ​

> It recognizes excellence in the fields of Music, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Literature, Film and Broadcast Arts, and Architecture or Allied Arts.

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National Artist, Presidential Proclamation

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> He was a publisher, lecturer on cultural issues, and the founder of the Philippine chapter of the international organization PEN(Poets, Playwrights, Editors, Essayists, Novelists)” . ​

> He has been on the forefront of Philippine literature, with his works having been translated into 22 languages, including Korean, Indonesian, Russian, Latvian, Ukrainian and Dutch. ​

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FRANCISCO SIONIL JOSE​

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FILL IN THE BLANKS:

The ________ of the _____________________ is composed of a _______________ featuring circular links portraying the arts, and an eight-pointed conventionalized sunburst suspended from a sampaguita wreath.​

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insignia, Order of the National Artists, Grand Collar

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The QUALIFICATIONS to become a National Artist? (4)

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  1. Filipino citizen for the last ten years.
  2. Built a Filipino sense of nationhood through their works
  3. Made an impact on succeeding generations of artists.
  4. Artists who enjoy broad acceptance through prestigious national and/or international recognition.
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  • He is a literary critic from Cebu, also known as “Jimmy”.​
  • He is the second Cebuano to be conferred the distinction of being a National Artist for Literature.​
  • His “Historical Anthologies of Philippine poetry” in English are his contribution to Philippine literature, in addition to his poems and analytical writings.
  • He is co-founder of the Philippine Literary Arts Council.​
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Gemino Abad (2022)

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What does UMPIL stand for?

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Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas

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What does CCP stand for?

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Cultural Center of the Philippines

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What does NCCA stand for?

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National Commission for Culture and the Arts

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  • A Hiligaynon poet. A lawyer by profession.
  • He was born in Iloilo City. Popularized Hiligaynon literature
  • His first writing was “The Ten Bornean Datus” which was published when he was just 19.
  • He was considered one of the three kings in Hiligaynon Novels.
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Ramon Muzones (2018)

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  • A literary historian.
  • He is acclaimed as the “Visayan Titan of Letters”
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Resil Mojares (2018)

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His contributions shape Philippine literature; as a writer, through his significant body of works; as a teacher, through his discovery and encouragement of young writers in workshops and lectures; and as a critic, through his essays that provide insight into the craft of writing and corrective misconceptions about art.​

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Cirilio Bautista (2014)

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  • Developed the “social realist tradition” in Philippine Fiction.​
  • He is recognized as the “Master of Tagalog Novel”.
  • Embodies his commitment as an author to nationalism
  • Known for his “masterful handling of the Tagalog language” and “supple prose style.
  • Cited as the “foremost Filipino novelist of his generation and champion of the Filipino writer’s struggle for national identity”.
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Lazaro Francisco Y. Angeles (2009)

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  • The Philippines’ best writer of comic short stories.
  • His works have always focused on the neglected aspects of the Filipino cultural heritage.
  • He brought to public attention the aesthetics of the country’s fiestas; instrumental in popularizing several local fiestas, notably, Moriones and Ati-atihan.
  • He recovered Jose Rizal’s manuscripts when they were stolen from the National Archives.​
  • His unflinching love of the country led him to become a guerilla during the Second World War, to defy martial law, and to find the major opposition party under the dictatorship. ​
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Alejandro Roces​ (2003)

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  • He is a prolific lyricist and composer for decades.
  • He made it to the Guinness Book of World Records as the only person able to make music using just a leaf.​
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Levi Celerio (1997)

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  • Written one of the earliest biographies of Jose Rizal titled “ The Great Malayan”.
  • He was a Filipino biographer.
  • liberal approach to putting narrative and storytelling in his biographies
  • He was the first recipient of Pres. Fidel Ramos new category in the National Artist Awards.​

​- He made a record for being the very first Filipino correspondent for the United Press Institute.​

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Carlos Quirino (1997)