Lesson 1: History of Philippine Literature from Pre-Colonial to Contemporary Era

Question 1

Before Year 1521

Answer 1

Pre-Spanish Period

Question 2

Chant/Bulong, Legends, Folk Tales, Epics, Folksongs

Answer 2

literature from the pre-spanish period

Question 3

This was used for witchcraft or enchantment, especially in remote places in Visayas

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Chant or Bulong

Question 4

These are genres of folklore that consists of a narrative featuring human actions perceived or believed both by teller and listeners to have taken place within human history

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Legends

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Folk Tales

Question 6

the moon and the sun is an example of

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folktales

Question 7

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

Question 8

These are one of the oldest forms of Philippine literature that
emerged in the pre-Spanish period. They mirrored
the early forms of culture.

Answer 8

Folk Songs

Question 9

How many syllables are in Folk Songs

Answer 9

12 syllables

Question 10

Kundiman, Kumintang/Tagumpay, Ang Dalit o Imno, Ang Oyayi o Hele, Diana, Soliraning and
Talindaw

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examples of folk songs

Question 11

1521-1871

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Spanish Period

Question 12

Literature in this period may be classified as religious prose and poetry and secular
prose and poetry.

Answer 12

Spanish Period

Question 13

First Filipino alphabet

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ALIBATA

Question 14

First Filipino alphabet was replaced by:

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Roman alphabet

Question 15

Teaching of the ____ became the basis of religious practices

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Christian Doctrine

Question 16

______ brought here became
assimilated in our songs, corridos, and moro-moros.

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European legends and traditions

Question 17

It manifests the artistic feelings of the Filipinos and shows their innate
appreciation for and love of beauty.

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Folk Songs

Question 18

Leron-Leron Sinta,
Pamulinawen, Dandansoy, Sarong Banggi, and Atin Cu Pung Sing-sing.

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examples of the folk songs during the spanish period

Question 19

There were many recreational plays performed by Filipinos during the
Spanish times. Almost all of them were in a poetic form

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Recreational Plays

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Cenaculo, Panunuluyan, Salubong and Zarzuela

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examples of recreational plays

Question 21

1872-1898

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Period of Enlightenment

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Filipino intellectuals educated in Europe

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Ilustrados

Question 23

In 19th Century, Filipino intellectuals educated in Europe called Ilustrados began
to write about the hitch of colonization.

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Period of Enlightenment

Question 24

1872-1896

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The Propaganda Movement

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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

Question 26

Noli Me Tangere, Mi Ultimo Adios, Sobre La Indolencia Delos Filipinos and Filipinas Dentro De Cien Aňos.

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Rizal's Writings

Question 27

Pagibig sa Tinubuang Lupa (Love of Country), Kaingat Kayo (Be Careful), and Dasalan at Tocsohan (Prayers and Jokes).

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De Pilar's writings

Question 28

Ang Fray Botod, La Hija Del Fraile (The Child of the Friar), and Everything Is Hambug (Everything is mere show), Sa Mga Pilipino...1891), and Talumpating Pagunita Kay Kolumbus (An Oration to Commemorate Columbus).

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Jaena's writings

Question 29

1898-1944

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The American Regime

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Linguistically, Americans influenced Filipino writers to write using

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English language

Question 31

became famous for his free verse during the American Regime

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Jose Garcia Villa

Question 32

1941-1945

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The Japanese Period

Question 33

Philippine Literature was interrupted in its development when _____ conquered the Philippines between1941-1945. Philippine literature in English came to a halt.

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Japan

Question 34

Philippine Literature was interrupted in its development when another foreign country, Japan, conquered the Philippines between1941-1945. Philippine literature in English came to a halt. This led to all newspapers not to be circulated in the community except for

Answer 34

Tribune and Philippine Review

Question 35

The common theme of most poems was nationalism, country, love, and life in the barrios, faith, religion, and the arts. (1941-1945)

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Filipino Poetry during the Japanese Period

Question 36

Three types of poem during the Japanese Period

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Haiku, Tanaga, and Karaniwang Anyo

Question 37

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

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Haiku

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

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Tanaga

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Usual Form (type of poem)

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Karaniwang Anyo

Question 40

Because of the strict prohibitions imposed by the Japanese in the writing and publishing of works in English, Philippine literature in English experienced a dark period. For the first twenty years, many books were published both in Filipino and in English.

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Philippine Literature in English

Question 41

1946-1970

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Rebirth of Freedom

Question 42

The Early post-liberation period was marked by a kind of "struggle of mind and spirit" posed by the sudden emancipation from the enemy, and the wild desire to see print. Literary writing in vernacular became popular. The writers had a better knowledge of their craft and enjoyed political activism

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Rebirth of Freedom

Question 43

When I See a Baron-Barong

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Maxmo Ramos

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Plighted Word

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Narciso G. Reyes

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Scent of Apples

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Bienvenido Santos

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Cadaver

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Alberto S. Florentino

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They Called It "Brotherhood"

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Maximo V. Soliven

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Kwento ni Maburi

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Genoveva Edroza

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1970-1972

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Period of Activism

Question 50

According to Pociano Pineda, youth activism in 1970-72 was due to domestic and worldwide causes. Because of the ills of society, the youth moved to seek reforms.

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Period of Activism

Question 51

The youth became vocal with their sentiments. They demanded a change in the government. It was manifested in the bloody demonstrations and the sidewalk expressions and also in literature.

Answer 51

The Literary Revolution

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1972-1980

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Period of the New Society

Question 53

The period of the New Society started on

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September 21, 1972

Question 54

The ___ continued to give annual awards in 1972-1980

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The Carlos Palanca Awards

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dealt with patience, regard for native culture, customs, and the beauties of nature and surroundings. (1972-1980)

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Poems

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donned new forms. News on economic progress, discipline, culture, tourism, and the like were favored more than the sensationalized reporting of killings, rape, and robberies.

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Newspapers

Question 57

Filipinos before were hooked in reading

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Magazines and comics

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1981-1985

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Period of the Third Republic

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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

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January 2, 1981

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The Philippines became a new nation, and this, former President Marcos called

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The New Republic of the Philippines

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______during this period of the Third Republic were romantic and revolutionary.

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Poems

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

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Filipino Songs

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1986-1995

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Post-EDSA 1 Revolution

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History took another twist. Once more, the Filipino people regained their independence, which they lost twenty years ago.

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Post-EDSA 1 Revolution

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When did the so-called People Power (Lakas ng Bayan prevail?

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February 21-25, 1986

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The now crony newspapers that enjoyed an overnight increase in circulation were

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THE INQUIRER, MALAYA, and the PEOPLE’S JOURNAL

Question 67

2000~

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21st Century Period

Question 68

The new trends have been used and introduced to meet the needs and tastes of the new generation. 21st Century learners are demanded to be ICT inclined to compete with the style and format of writing as well. New codes or lingos are used to add flavor in the literary pieces produced nowadays.

Answer 68

21st Century Period