CHARACTERIZATIONS OF PRE-COLONIAL ERA OF THE PHILIPPINES

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what are the CHARACTERIZATIONS OF PRE-COLONIAL ERA OF THE PHILIPPINES

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legend, folktales, epics, folk songs, epigrams, riddles, chants and proverbs

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a form of prose, the common theme of which is about the origin of a thing, place,
location, or name. The events are imaginary, devoid of truth, and unbelievable

Answer 2

legend

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prose narratives made up of stories about life, adventure, love, horror, and humor
where one can derive lessons about life.

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folktales

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long narrative poems in which a series of heroic achievements or events, usually of a
hero, are dealt with at length.

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epics

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are one of the oldest forms of Philippine literature that emerged in the
pre-Spanish period. These songs mirrored the early forms of culture. Many of these have 12
syllables

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folk songs

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Salawikain; customarily used and served as laws or rules on good behavior by our
ancestors. An epigram is usually said by someone and documented.

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epigrams

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Hiligaynon: Paktaton; Tagalog: Bugtong or Palaisipan; Use one or more images as a
metaphor to refer to an object to be guessed.

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riddles

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Also known as BULONG; Used in Witchcraft or Enchantment

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chant

Question 9

• Hiligaynon: Hurubaton; embody general truths/observations on human nature, rules of conduct, or morals. Appear as rhyming couplets from 5-12 syllables.
  Ex. Actions speak louder than words

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proverbs