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Literature Midterms Flashcards

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literature was oral, funny and entertaining

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Pre-Colonial Period

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Early Filipinos wrote on clay, barks of trees, leaves, and bamboo tubes, using knives and other pointed instruments for pens, and the sap of certain trees and sooth for ink.

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Pre-Colonial Period

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First Filipino alphabet consisting 17 symbols: 3 for vowels and 14 for consonants

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Alibata (Baybayin)

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2 types of Literary Genres

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Folk Narratives & Early Poetry

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types of Folk Narratives

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Myth, Legend, Fables, Folktales

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a traditional story about heroes or supernatural beings, often attempting to explain the origins of natural phenomena or aspects of human behaviour.

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Myth

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traditional narrative the common theme of which is about the origin of a thing, place, location or name. Events are imaginary, devoid of truth and unbelievable. Filipino customs are reflected in these legends.

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Legend

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a short allegorical tale with a moral, especially one in which the characters are animals.

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Fables

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made up of stories about life, adventure, love, horror and humour where one can derive lessons about life. They usually help us appreciate our environment, evaluate our personalities and improve our perspectives in life.

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Folktales

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Types of Early Poetry

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Riddles, Proverbs, Chants, Sayings, Sawikain, Folk Songs, Epics

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made up of one or more measured lines with rhyme and many consist of four to twelve syllables.

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Riddles

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terse statements of practical wisdom based on long experience and observations about life.

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Proverbs

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used in witchcraft or enchantment.

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Chants

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often used in teasing or to comment on a person’s actuations.

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Sayings

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sayings with no hidden meanings

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Sawikain

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one of the oldest forms of Philippine literature that mirrors the early forms of culture.

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Folk Songs

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

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Epics

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It was introduced in the Philippines by the Dominicans in 1593.

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Printing

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The first Filipino alphabet called ALIBATA was replaced by the

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Roman alphabet

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became the literary language during the Spanish Period that lent many of its words to our language.

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Spanish Language

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The teachings of this became the basis of religious practices

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Christian Doctrine

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1st book printed in the Philippines in 1593 in xylography

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Ang Doctrina Christiana (The Christian Doctrine)

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Ang Doctrina Christiana (The Christian Doctrine) was written by

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Fr. Juan de Placencia and Fr. Domingo Nieva

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2nd book printed in the Philippines containing the biographies of saints, novena, and questions and answers on religion.

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Nuestra Senora de Rosario

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first book printed in typography.

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Libro de los Cuatro Postoprimera Hombre

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biblical story printed in the Phils and is believed to be the 1st tagalong novel published in the Philippines even if it is only a translation.

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Ang Barlaan at Josephat

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a book about the life and sufferings of Jesus Christ

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The Pasion

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Chanters may take ____ nights singing the Pasion (Pasyon) with chanters taking turns in shifts of _____ hours each.

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2-4, 3-4

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These are letters between 2 sisters Urbana at Felisa & has influenced greatly the behavior of people in society because the letters dealt with good behaviour.

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Urbana at Feliza

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the Father of Classic Prose in Tagalog and the one who wrote the book “Urbana at Feliza”

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Modesto de Castro

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Collection of songs praising the Virgin Mary written by Fr. Mariano Sevilla, a Filipino priest. Popular especially during the Maytime “Flores de Mayo” festival.

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Ang Mga Dalit kay Maria

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Poetry in Spanish Period

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The Pasyon, Metrical Romances, Ladino Poems and Folk Songs

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Metrical Romances

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Awit and Corrido

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They are fabricated stories from writers’ imagination although the setting and characters are Europeans. They refer to chanting and are set in dodecasyllabic verse.

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Awit

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They were usually based on European legends or tales. They refer to narration and are set in octosyllabic verse

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Corrido

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were the first Tagalog versifiers who saw print, natives who were highly literate in both Spanish and the vernacular

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Ladinos

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37
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consisted mostly of didactic pieces and translations of religious writings in foreign languages, such as novenas and biographies of saints,…and the linguistic works of the friar-lexicographers and grammarians.

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Prose

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38
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Type of Religious and Recreational Plays

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Panunuluyan, Cenaculo, Salubong/Panubong, Tibag, Carillo (Shadow Play), Zarzuela/Sarswela, Sainete

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tagalog version of the Mexican posadas. It is held on the eve of Christmas. It dramatizes Joseph and Mary’s search for lodging in Bethlehem.

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Panunuluyan

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dramatization of the passion and death of Jesus Christ.

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Cenaculo

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2 kinds of Cenaculo

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Cantada & Hablada

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An Easter play that dramatizes the meeting of the Risen Christ and His Mother.

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Salubong/Panubong

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depicts St. Helena/Elena’s search for the cross on which Christ died.

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Tibag (excavate)

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dramatic entertainment performed on a moonless night during a town fiesta or on dark nights after harvest.

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Carillo(Shadow Play)

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considered the father of the drama

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Zarzuela/Sarswela

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short musical comedy popular during 18th century. It is also an exaggerated comedy depicting scenes from everyday life with rustic or lower-class figures as characters

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Sainete

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story of Longinus, a Roman soldier who was beheaded for proclaiming his belief in Christ and spreading in the community the miracle of the resurrection of Christ

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The Moriones

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comedia showing how the Mohammedans were defeated by some Divine Intercession and converted to Christianity.

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The Moro-moro

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49
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a poetic vehicle of a socio-religious nature celebrated during the death of a person. It comes from an old legendary practice of testing the mettle of young men vying for a maiden’s hand. The maiden’s ring, or any precious piece of jewelry, would be dropped into the sea, & the suitors would dive for it. Whoever retrieved it would have the girl’s hand in marriage.

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Karagatan

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replaced the Karagatan and considered as the forerunner of balagtasan. It is a poetic joust in speaking and reasoning. The performers consists of two teams.

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Duplo

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Young women performers of duplo

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Dupleras or belyakes

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Young men performers of duplo

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Dupleros or belyakos

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An elderly man who presides over the proceedings.

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the harii

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poetic joust or a contest of skills in debate on a particular topic or issue.

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Balagtasan

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chant in free verse by a bereaved person beside the corpse of the dead

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Dung-aw

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The Propagandists of the Rebellious Period

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  1. Dr. Jose P. Rizal,
  2. Marcelo H. Del Pilar
  3. Graciano Lopez Jaena
  4. Mariano Ponce
  5. Pedro Paterno
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A propagandist who’s pen names were Laong Laan and Dimasalang.

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Dr. Jose P. Rizal (Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado Alonzo y Realonda)

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58
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It is considered a novel of society

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Noli Me Tangere

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Known as a novel of politics

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El Filibusterismo

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considered by critics as his poetic masterpiece. It is a poem he wrote while he was incarcerated at Fort Santiago

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Mi Ultimo Adios (My Last Farewell)

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an essay on the so-called Filipino indolence and an evaluation of the reasons for such allegations.

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Sobre La Indolencia De Los Filipinos (On the Indolence of the Filipino

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a poem Rizal dedicated to the Filipino youth studying at UST.

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A La Juventud Filipina (To the Filipino Youth)

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written by Rizal when he was 14 years of age.

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Junto Al Pasig (Beside the Pasig River)

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A propagandist who’s pen names were Plaridel, Pudpoh, Piping Dilat, and Dolores Manapat.

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Marcelo H. Del Pilar

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translated from the Spanish Amor Patria of Rizal

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Pagibig sa Tinubuang Lupa

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a humorous & sarcastic dig in answer to Fr. Jose Rodriguez in the novel Noli of Rizal. He used Dolores Manapat as pen name here

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Kaiingat Kayo

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similar to cathecism but sarcastically done against the parish priests. Because of this, del Pilar was called a ‘filibuster’

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Dasalan at Tocsohan

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this poem is answer to that of Hermenigildo Flores’ Hibik sa Pilipina

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Sagot sa Espanya sa Hibik ng Pilipinas

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He founded La Solidaridad in Barcelona.

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Graciano Lopez Jaena

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a novellete in Hiligaynon. It is a satire about a pot bellied, abusive, and immoral friar.

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Fray Botod

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Jaena explains the tragedy of marrying a Spaniard.

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La Hija Del Fraile and Everything is Hambug

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A propagandist who’s pen names were Kalipulako, Tikbalang, and Naning.

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Mariano Ponce

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Wrote the 1st social novel in Spanish by a Filipino

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Pedro Paterno

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1st social novel in Spanish by a Filipino

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Ninay

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a collection of
Pedro Paterno’s poems.

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Sampaguitas y Poesias Varias (Sampaguita and Varied Poems)

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Writers of Active Revolution Period

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  1. Andres Bonifacio
  2. Emilio Jacinto
  3. Apolinario Mabini
  4. Jose Palma
78
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the Father of Filipino Democracy and the Father of the Katipunan

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Andres Bonifacio

79
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an outline of obligations just like the 10 commandments of God.

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Katungkulang Gagawin ng mga Anak ng Bayan

80
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translation of Mi Ultimo Adios of Rizal in Tagalog

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Huling Paalam

81
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Brains of the Katipunan and an editor of Kalayaan

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Emilio Jacinto

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Katipunan’s newspaper

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Kalayaan

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A primer book on the Katipunan

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Kartilya ng Katipunan

84
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a collection of essays on different subjects like freedom, work, faith, government, love of country

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Liwanag at Dilim

85
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A masterpiece of Emilio Jacinto

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 A La Patria (To My Country)

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known as the Sublime Paralytic and the Brains of the Revolution

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Apolinario Mabini

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A masterpiece of Apolinario Mabini and his aim here was to propagate the spirit of nationalism

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El Verdadero Decalogo

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best known as the author of the lyrics of the national anthem

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Jose Palma

89
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This ended the Spanish occupation

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The Treaty of Paris (1898)

90
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As early as 1900 President Mckinley’s instructions made this an official language of the country.

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English

91
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American teachers arrived on the army transport Thomas in 1901

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Thomasites

92
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Year when the Philippines Free Press was founded.

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1905

93
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was used as protest material during the early portion of American regime.

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Zarzuela

94
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3 groups of writers contributed to Philippine Literature during the American period.

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Literature in Spanish
Filipino Literature
Philippine Literature in English

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pseudonyms were ‘Fulvis Gil’ and ‘Gil Rosas’

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Fernando Ma. Guerrero

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collection of Fernando Ma. Guerrero’s verses which was published in 1914.

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Crisalidas (Chrysalis)

97
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wrote poems dedicated to Rizal, Jacinto, Mabini and all other heroes but his poem dedicated to Rizal is considered the best poem in praise of the hero of Bagumbayan.

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Cecilio Apostol

98
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pen name was Batikuling. He was elected Poet Laureate in Spanish besting Manuel Bernabe. His stories are on fallen women, decadent living, the corruption of man, and hypocrisy in society.

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Jesus Balmori

99
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president of the First Constitutional Convention in 1935. He wrote verses which were later compiled in Bajo los Cocoteros

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Claro M. Recto

100
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3 Kinds of Tagalog Poets

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Poets of the Heart (Makata ng Puso)
Poets of Life (Makata ng Buhay)
Poets of the Stage

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Poets of the Heart

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Lope K. Santos
Inigo Ed. Regalado
Jose Corazon de Jesus
Amado V. Hernandez
Mar Antonio

102
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Father of the National Language Grammar. He was also called the ‘Apo’ of the Tagalog writers.

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Lope K. Santos

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known as Huseng Batute and was called the Poet of Love in his time

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Jose Corazon de Jesus

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Poets of Life

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  1. Lope K. Santos
  2. Florante Collantes
  3. Jose Corazon de Jesus
  4. Amado V. Hernandez
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known as Makata ng mga Manggagawa

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Amado V. Hernandez

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Poets of the Stage

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Aurelio Tolentino
Patricio Mariano
Severino Reyes

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The theater in the Philippines was very much alive at the end of the 19th century. Comedias and zarzuelas were performed almost every week.

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Drama

108
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Father of the Tagalog drama & author of the immortal Walang Sugat and is known as Lola Basyang

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Severino Reyes

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Artists of Tagalog Drama

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  1. Severino Reyes
  2. Aurelio Tolentino
  3. Hermogenes Ilagan
    4.Patricio Mariano
  4. Julian Cruz Balmaceda
  5. Juan Abad
109
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is a story of 2 lovers who are cousins, Tenyong and Julia.

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Walang Sugat

110
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dramatist in whom the Kapampangans take pride

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Aurelio Tolentino

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112
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work resulted in Aurelio Tolentino incarceration.

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Kahapon, Ngayon at Bukas

113
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his masterpiece is Dalagang Bukid

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Hermogenes Ilagan

114
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His works are Ninay and Anak ng Dagat which is his masterpiece

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Patricio Mariano

115
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His work is Bunganga ng Pating

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Julian Cruz Balmaceda

116
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His work is Tanikalang Ginto

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Juan Abad

117
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Father of Ilocano literature

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Pedro Bukaneg

118
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Prince of Ilokano Poets

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Claro Caluya

119
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known as the best Bukanegero

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Leon Pichay

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Artists of Pampango Literature

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  1. Juan Crisostomo Soto
  2. Aurelio Tolentino
121
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Father of Kapampangan Literature. The word Crisotan (meaning Balagtasan)
in Tagalog is taken from his name

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Juan Crisostomo Soto

122
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Artists of Visayan Literature

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  1. Eriberto Gumban
  2. Magdalena Jalandoni
123
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Father of Visayan Literature

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Eriberto Gumban

124
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a novelist in visayan literature

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Magdalena Jalandoni

125
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Periods of Philippine Literature in English

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a. Period of Re-orientation (1898-1910)
b. Period of Imitation (1910-1925)
c. Period of Self-Discovery (1925-1941)

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When did American occupation in the Philippines started?

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August 13, 1898

127
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English came to
be used as medium of instruction in the public schools

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Period of Re-orientation

128
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written by Justo Juliano was the first work to be published in English

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Sursum Corda

129
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the UP College Folio published the literary compositions of the first Filipino writers in
English by 1919.

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Period of Imitation

130
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a short story by Paz Marquez Benitez. First successful short story in English written by a Filipino

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Dead Stars

131
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novel by Zoilo Galang

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A Child of Sorrow

132
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By these time, Filipino writers had acquired the mastery of English
writing. Essays during this period improved with the years in quality and quantity, in content, subject and
style. Essayists like Carlos P. Romulo became even more eminent editorial writers.

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Period of Self-Discovery and Growth

133
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undisputed Filipino supremo of the ‘artsakists’

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Jose Garcia Villa

134
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a variety show composed by of songs, dances, and skits

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Bodabil (corruption of Vaudeville)

135
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He introduced Bodabil (corruption of Vaudeville) when he came home from Las Vegas in 1921.

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Luis Borromeo

136
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Father of the Tagalog Novel

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Valeriano Hernandez Pena

137
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Ama ng Balarila ng Wikang Pambansa

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Lope K. Santos

138
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considered as the Golden Age of Filipino Literature

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The Japanese Period (1941-1945)

139
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a great period for the Tagalog theater which enjoyed a renaissance then for the following reasons : the
American movies were banned, writing in English was discouraged, & there was difficulty in securing materials for
movie making.

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The Japanese Period

140
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Filipino Poetry during this Period

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  1. Haiku
  2. Tanaga
  3. Karaniwang Anyo
141
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Started - 1972
Ended - 1980

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The Martial Law Period/ Period of the New Society

142
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Marcos declared Martial Law

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September 21, 1972

143
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His song ‘Anak’ was popular during the Martial Law Period/ Period of the New Society

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Freddie Aguilar

144
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Si Matar, Dahlia, Ito ang Palad Ko, Mr. Lonely

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Radio

145
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Gulong ng Palad, Flor de Luna, Anna Liza, Superman, and Tarzan

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Television

146
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written by Edgardo Reyes, direced by Lino Brocka. Bembol Rocomain character

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Maynila…Sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag

147
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Nora Aunor was the main character

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Minsa’y Isang Gamu-gamo

148
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Hilda Koronel

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Insiang

149
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Fernando Poe jr., Jay Ilagan and Christopher de Leon

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Aguila

150
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Edsa Revolution

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Feb 21-25, 1986

151
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Literature during this Period were Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo Bayan Ko

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Post-Martial Law Period

152
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  • a song written by Jose Corazon de Jesus in 1928
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Bayan Ko

153
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Elements of the Short Story

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  1. Title
  2. Characters
  3. Setting
  4. Plot
  5. Conflict
  6. POV
  7. Theme
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