American, Japanese, Conteporary And 21st Century

Question 1

Philippine literature in Spanish was starting to lose its track on the first decade.

Answer 1

The American Colonial Period (1901-1941)

Question 2

The poems of _________ novel, and many others discussed revolution and sentiments for patriotism and reform proved that Philippine literature was used to claim freedom from the colonizers.

Answer 2

Fernando Ma. Guerrero (Crisalidas), Balmori’s Se deshojo la Flor

Question 3

Short story writers in ______ like Manuel Arguilla in his “A Son is Born,” was one of the foundations of the Philippine literature, not in Tagalog or in Spanish, but during this time, in English. Poetry in English was also founded.

Answer 3

English

Question 4

The Japanese Period (1941-1945)

Answer 4

Philippine Literature was interrupted in its development when another foreign country, Japan, conquered the Philippines between 1941-1945. Philippine literature in English came to a halt. This led to all newspapers not to be circulated in the community except for TRIBUNE and PHILIPPINE REVIEW.

Question 5

The common theme of most poems during the Japanese occupation was ___________.

Answer 5

•nationalism
•country
•love
•life in the barrios
•faith
•religion
•the arts

Question 6

Three types of poems emerged during this period:

Answer 6

• Haiku
•Tanaga
• Karaniwang Anyo

Question 7

a poem of free verse that the Japanese like. It was made up of 17 syllables divided into three lines

Answer 7

Haiku

Question 8

like the Haiku, is short, but it had measure and rhyme.

Answer 8

Tanaga

Question 9

Usual Form of poetry

Answer 9

Karaniwang Anyo

Question 10

This period started during the rebirth of freedom (1946-to present). The Americans returned in 1945. Filipinos rejoiced and guerrillas that fled to the mountain joined the liberating American Army.

Answer 10

The Contemporary Period (1946-present)

Question 11

the Philippines regained its freedom and the Filipino flag waved joyously alone. The chains were broken.

Answer 11

July 4, 1946

Question 12

Philippine literature in ______ was revived during this period of Contemporary.

Answer 12

Tagalog

Question 13

Most themes in the writings dealt with of early contemporary

Answer 13

Japanese brutalities,
of the poverty of life under the Japanese government and the brave guerilla exploits.

Question 14

Sub periods of Contemporary Period

Answer 14

Period of Activism (1970-1972)
Period of the New Society (1972-1980)
Period of the Third Republic (1981-1985)
Rebirth of Freedom (1986-present)
21st Century Period

Question 15

Many young people became activists to ask for changes in the government. In the expression of this desire for change, keen were the writings of some youth who were fired with nationalism to emphasize the importance of their petitions.

Answer 15

Period of Activism (1970-1972)

Question 16

The youth became completely rebellious during this period. This was proven not only in the bloody demonstrations and in the sidewalk expressions but also in literature. Campus newspapers showed rebellious emotions. The once aristocratic writers developed awareness for society. They held pens and wrote on placards in red paint the equivalent of the word ___________

Answer 16

MAKIBAKA (To dare!).

Question 17

The irreverence for the poor reached its peak during this period of the mass revolution. It was also during this period that ________ that discredit our ways as Filipinos started to come out.

Answer 17

Bomba films

Question 18

The period of the______ started on September 21, 1972. The Carlos Palanca Awards continued to give annual awards. 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. The New Society tried to stop pornography or those writings giving bad influences on the morals of the people. All school newspapers were temporarily stopped and so with school organizations.

Answer 18

Period of the New Society (1972-1980)

Question 19

Filipino Poetry during the period of the new society:

Answer 19

•patience,
•regard for native culture,
•customs and the
•beauties of nature and surroundings

Question 20

The government led in reviving old plays and dramas, like the ________ which were presented in the rebuilt Metropolitan Theater, the Folk Arts Theater and the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

Answer 20

Tagalog Zarzuela, Cenaculo and the Embayoka of the Muslims

Question 21

______ continued to be patronized during this period. The play series like Si Matar, Dahlia, Ito Ang Palad Ko, and Mr. Lonely were the forms of recreation of those without television. Period of New Society

Answer 21

Radio

Question 22

A yearly Pista ng mga Pelikulang Pilipino (Yearly Filipino Film Festival) was held during this time. During the festival which lasted usually for a month, only Filipino films were shown in all theaters in Metro Manila.

Answer 22

Filipino Films

Question 23

In this period of the New Society, newspapers donned new forms. News on ___________ and the like were favored more than the sensationalized reporting of killings, rape and robberies.

Answer 23

economic progress, discipline, culture, tourism

Question 24

After ten years of military rule and some changes in the life of the Filipino which started under the New Society, Martial Rule was at last lifted on January 2, 1981.

Answer 24

Period of the Third Republic (1981-1985)

Question 25

_______ during this period of the Third Republic were romantic and revolutionary. Writers wrote openly of their criticism against the government. The supplications of the people were coached in fiery, colorful, violent, profane and insulting language.

Answer 25

Poems

Question 26

Many Filipino songs dealt with themes that were really true-to-life like those of grief, poverty, aspirations for freedom, love of God, of country and of fellowmen.

Answer 26

Filipino Songs

Question 27

History took another twist. Once more, the Filipino people regained their independence which they lost twenty years ago. In the span of four days from February 21-25, 1986, the so-called People Power (Lakas ng Bayan) prevailed. Together, the people barricaded the streets petitioning the government for changes and reforms.

Answer 27

Rebirth of Freedom (1986-present)

Question 28

Newspapers, which were once branded crony newspapers, became instant opposition papers overnight. This was true of BULLETIN TODAY which became the opposition paper.

Answer 28

Newspapers and other publications

Question 29

The Philippine revolution of 1986 and the fire of its spirit that will carry the Filipinos through another epoch in Philippine history is still being documented just as they have been in the countless millions who participated in body and spirit in its realization.

Answer 29

Books

Question 30

The new trends have been used and introduced to meet the needs and tastes of the new generation.

Answer 30

21st Century Period

Question 31

21st Century learners are demanded to be________ to compete with the style and format of writing as well. New codes or lingos are used to add flavor in the literary pieces pr

Answer 31

ICT inclined