Lesson 4

Question 1

When was our flag hoisted?

Answer 1

June 12, 1898

(Our flag was hoisted on June 12, 1898 as a symbol of our independence.)

Question 2

Philippines lost in the Philippine - American War with the surrender of?

Answer 2

Gen. Miguel Malvar of Batangas.

Question 3

TURNING POINT- Philippine literary tradition colorful and interesting

Answer 3

PHILIPPINE LITERATURE IN
AMERICAN PERIOD

Question 4

What are the vernaculars used in mediums used in literature during the American Period?

Answer 4

• Spanish
•Tagalog
•English

Question 5

Writers in Spanish were wont to write on nationalism like?

Answer 5

Honoring Rizal and Other heroes

Question 6

What did the Writers in English do?

Answer 6

imitated the themes and methods of
the Americans.

Question 7

The inspiration of our Filipino writers in
Spanish was Rizal.

Answer 7

Spanish Literature

Question 8

the first woman poet in the Philippines who was good in Spanish.

Answer 8

Adelina Guerrea

Question 9

became famous for his four books entitled
Aromas de Ensueño (Scents of Dreams).

Answer 9

Isidro Marpori

Question 10

wrote of a legend of Mindoro entitle
La Punta de Salto (The Place of Origin).

Answer 10

Macario Adriatico

Question 11

wrote the Decalogo del Proteccionismo.

Answer 11

Pedro Aunario

Question 12

FLORANTE AT LAURA of Francisco Balagtas and URBANA AT FELISA of Modesto de Castro became the inspiration of the Tagalog writers

Answer 12

Filipino Literature

Question 13

What are the Filipino Literature?

Answer 13

1. Poet of the Heart
2. Poets of Life
3. Poets of the Stage

Question 14

What are the English Literature?

Answer 14

1. The Period of Re-orientation:
2. The Period of Imitation:
3. The Period of Self-Discovery:

Question 15

English came to be used as a medium of instruction in the public schools. From the American forces were recruited the first teachers of English.

Answer 15

Pre-Orientation Period

Question 16

period was characterized by the Filipino writers imitating the American and English writers.

Answer 16

Period of Imitation

Question 17

Filipino writers had acquired the mastery of English writing. They now confidently and competently wrote on a lot of subjects although the old-time favorites of love and youth persisted.

Answer 17

Period of Self Growth and Discovery:

Question 18

literary genres that flourished during the American Period were?

Answer 18

poetry, short story, essay, biography, history, drama and the novel.

Question 19

characteristics of Philippine Literature during American period

Answer 19

• Love of country
• Longing for independence.
•Fighting for Freedom and Rights
• Eradicating Social Class

Question 20

stride and growth of the Philippine literature in English language and the development of Philippine literature in general Was interrupted during
during this time.

Answer 20

Japanese Colonial Period

Question 21

The Japanese censured all publications except?

Answer 21

Tribune and Philippine Review

Question 22

Philippine Literature in English was stopped and writers turned to writing in Filipino.

Answer 22

Japanese Period

Question 23

was introduced but not well-embraced by the Filipinos despite it is being forcefully taught by the Japanese.

Answer 23

Nippongo

Question 24

With the prohibition of writing literary pieces in English language, Filipino literature was given a break. Many Filipino writers wrote?

Answer 24

plays, poems, short stories, etc. in the Tagalog

Question 25

Topics and themes were often about?

Answer 25

life in the provinces to escape Japanese control and censorship.

Question 26

Genres of Philippine Literature that was given birth during the Japanese period are

Answer 26

plays, poems, short stories, etc.

Question 27

What are the Philippine literature poems during Japanese period?

Answer 27

Haiku and Tanka

Question 28

A poem of free verse of Japanese origin. It has 17 syllables divided into 3 lines. The first has 5
syllables, second has 7, and the third has 5 syllables.

Answer 28

Haiku

Question 29

normally features allegorical meaning. It is usually short but it covers a wide scope.
The favorite topics of haiku writers include nature, love,nature, patriotism, nationalism, friendship and the human emotions.

Answer 29

Haiku

Question 30

A poem that is very similar to haiku but have more syllables and it uses simile, metaphor and personification.

Answer 30

Tanka

Question 31

The 31 syllables are divided into 5 lines with: first line with 5, second line with 7. third line with 5, fourth line with 7,and the fifth line with 7

Answer 31

Tanka

Question 32

Poems are written about nature, seasons, love, sadness and other strong emotions. This form of poetry dates back almost 1200 years ago.

Answer 32

Tanka