Lesson 4 Flashcards
When was our flag hoisted?
June 12, 1898
(Our flag was hoisted on June 12, 1898 as a symbol of our independence.)
Philippines lost in the Philippine - American War with the surrender of?
Gen. Miguel Malvar of Batangas.
TURNING POINT- Philippine literary tradition colorful and interesting
PHILIPPINE LITERATURE IN
AMERICAN PERIOD
What are the vernaculars used in mediums used in literature during the American Period?
• Spanish
•Tagalog
•English
Writers in Spanish were wont to write on nationalism like?
Honoring Rizal and Other heroes
What did the Writers in English do?
imitated the themes and methods of
the Americans.
The inspiration of our Filipino writers in
Spanish was Rizal.
Spanish Literature
the first woman poet in the Philippines who was good in Spanish.
Adelina Guerrea
became famous for his four books entitled
Aromas de Ensueño (Scents of Dreams).
Isidro Marpori
wrote of a legend of Mindoro entitle
La Punta de Salto (The Place of Origin).
Macario Adriatico
wrote the Decalogo del Proteccionismo.
Pedro Aunario
FLORANTE AT LAURA of Francisco Balagtas and URBANA AT FELISA of Modesto de Castro became the inspiration of the Tagalog writers
Filipino Literature
What are the Filipino Literature?
- Poet of the Heart
- Poets of Life
- Poets of the Stage
What are the English Literature?
- The Period of Re-orientation:
- The Period of Imitation:
- The Period of Self-Discovery:
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.
Pre-Orientation Period
period was characterized by the Filipino writers imitating the American and English writers.
Period of Imitation
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.
Period of Self Growth and Discovery:
literary genres that flourished during the American Period were?
poetry, short story, essay, biography, history, drama and the novel.
characteristics of Philippine Literature during American period
• Love of country
• Longing for independence.
•Fighting for Freedom and Rights
• Eradicating Social Class
stride and growth of the Philippine literature in English language and the development of Philippine literature in general Was interrupted during
during this time.
Japanese Colonial Period
The Japanese censured all publications except?
Tribune and Philippine Review
Philippine Literature in English was stopped and writers turned to writing in Filipino.
Japanese Period
was introduced but not well-embraced by the Filipinos despite it is being forcefully taught by the Japanese.
Nippongo
With the prohibition of writing literary pieces in English language, Filipino literature was given a break. Many Filipino writers wrote?
plays, poems, short stories, etc. in the Tagalog
Topics and themes were often about?
life in the provinces to escape Japanese control and censorship.
Genres of Philippine Literature that was given birth during the Japanese period are
plays, poems, short stories, etc.
What are the Philippine literature poems during Japanese period?
Haiku and Tanka
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.
Haiku
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.
Haiku
A poem that is very similar to haiku but have more syllables and it uses simile, metaphor and personification.
Tanka
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
Tanka
Poems are written about nature, seasons, love, sadness and other strong emotions. This form of poetry dates back almost 1200 years ago.
Tanka
