Literature LG1 Flashcards
These are short, memorable sayings that encapsulate wisdom and values.
Proverbs (Salawikain)
Before the Spanish colonizers arrived, indigenous literature thrived in this period.
Pre-Colonial
These are stories passed down through generations, often explaining natural phenomena or historical events.
Alamat (Legend)
Long narrative poems that celebrate heroic deeds and cultural values.
Epic (Epiko)
Stories about gods, goddesses, and supernatural beings that explain the world’s origins and cultural beliefs.
Myth (Mito)
These are puzzles or word games that test wit and knowledge.
Riddles (Bugtong)
TIGMO in Cebuano
These are traditional songs that narrate history, mythology, or important events.
Chant
A traditional Bicolano (Region V) epic poem that highlights the fertile plains, vital waterways, and challenging mountains and forests, reflecting the interaction between the people and their environment.
Ibalon
An epic narrative from Panay Island (Region VI), tells the tale of three demigod brothers – Labaw Donggon, Humadapnon, and Dumalapdap – who embark on various adventures and heroic quests.
Hinilawod
These are short stories that teach a moral lesson, often featuring animals as characters.
Fable (Pabula)
Is a famous story in Lanao Del Norte (Region X) that illustrates the importance of cooperation and understanding among different creatures.
Sparrow and Shrimp
Is a set of ancient Maranao epic songs that narrate the heroic adventures and significant events in the lives of the Maranao people.
Darangen
This period was marked by the introduction of new languages and literary forms, as well as the blending of indigenous and foreign influences, which play a vital role in shaping the Filipino identity.
Spanish Colonial
A religious text written in the 16th century, this work was one of the earliest books printed in the Philippines. It contains catechism and prayers translated into Tagalog and Spanish.
Doctrina Christiana (1593)
A Tagalog epic poem, in the form of a corrido, combining Spanish influences with indigenous folklore, showcasing a blend of Spanish literary devices with local storytelling traditions.
Ibong Adarna
Written in Tagalog and in the form of an awit, this epic poem uses allegory (a story with a hidden meaning) to criticize Spanish rule and express Filipino sentiments. It is a classic of Philippine literature that narrates a tale of love, honor, and patriotism.
Florante at Laura (1838) by Francisco Balagtas
This book features letters exchanged between two ladies. In these letters, Fr. Modesto de Castro highlights the proper behavior that people of all ages and genders should practice when interacting with others.
Urbana at Feliza (1854) by Modesto de Castro
A dramatic reenactment of the passion and death of Jesus Christ that is widely practiced across the Philippines.
Cenaculo
A form of musical theater that combines spoken and sung parts, often with themes of love, patriotism, and social issues.
Zarzuela
It is a story of love, sacrifice, and patriotism set during the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule.
Walang Sugat by Severino Reyes
Despite the powerful influence of Spanish culture, this period also paved the way for the emergence of nationalistic sentiments, known as the?
Golden Age of Philippine Literature
Examples of Propaganda Literature from the Golden Age of Philippine Literature?
- Noli Me Tangere
- El Filibusterismo
- Dasalan at Tocsohan and
- Essays and articles by Graciano López Jaena and Antonio Luna
This political novel exposes the injustices committed by Spanish Catholic friars and the ruling government.
“Noli Me Tangere” (1887) by Dr. Jose Rizal
This novel continues to reveal the abuses and corruption within the Spanish government.
El Filibusterismo (1891) by Dr. Jose Rizal
A satirical work that criticizes the hypocrisy of the friars.
“Dasalan at Tocsohan” (1888) by Marcelo H. del Pilar
A Spanish-language newspaper, advocated for political reforms and Filipino rights.
Essays and Articles of Graciano Jaena and Antonio Luna from “LA SOLIDARIDAD”
This aims to raise awareness and inspire reform.
Propaganda Literature
Focused on inciting rebellion and expressing nationalistic sentiments.
Revolutionary Literature
Examples of Revolutionary Literature from the Golden Age of Philippine Literature?
- Pag-ibig sa Tinubuang Lupa
- Liwanag at Dilim
A series of essays discussing the principles and ideas behind the Philippine Revolution.
“Liwanag at Dilim” (1896) by Emilio Jacinto
This work seeks to awaken Filipinos’ sense of nationalism and self-reliance, encouraging them to fight for their country.
“Pag-ibig sa Tinubuang Lupa” (1896) by Andres Bonifacio
Highlights feelings, imagination, and nature’s beauty, focusing on personal emotions and idealized experiences rather than reality.
Romanticism
Focuses on representing everyday life and society as it is, with an emphasis on accurate, detailed, and unembellished depictions of ordinary people and events.
Realism
Focused on the lives, struggles, and aspirations of the working class. English-language newspapers played a key role in publishing these works and shaping public opinion.
Proletarian Literature
This became the most prevalent literary form during the latter part of the American colonial period.
Short Stories
A love story framed in a political tale that portrays the hardships faced by the working class and the fight for equality and justice.
“Banaag at Sikat” (1906) by Lope K. Santos