PPT NI MAM

Question 1

“Literature is a record of life because here a person can reveal
in a creative way”

Answer 1

Arrogante

Question 2

Etymology of Literature

Answer 2

Litera

Question 3

collection of written works that can be
distinguished by creative expression, aesthetic form, universal
thought and timelessness.

Answer 3

Literature

Question 4

Utile

Answer 4

to Inform

Question 5

Dulce

Answer 5

to Entertain

Question 6

TRUE OR FALSE WHY
The collection of oral and written
works about the experiences of people
living in or relating to Philippine society
that Filipinos, whether native-born,
naturalized, or foreign-born, have
generated is known as Philippine
Literature or Panitikang Pilipino. It is
composed or written in pure Philippine
languages.

Answer 6

False- composed of pure Phillippine Languages

-can be in any form dapat

Question 7

TRUE OR FALSE- WHY
Ang pag-aaral ng literaturang Pilipino
ay nakabatay sa aspetong kognitivo at
kultural. Filipino writers use a variety of
literary styles, from highly sophisticated
works meant for “the intellectual elite”
to popular pieces targeted to “large
audiences”. These forms can be native
or can be borrowed from other cultures.

Answer 7

TRUE

Question 8

TRUE OR FALSE WHY
The Philippines’ literature works may
be grouped according to their
dominant tradition during a certain
period. And since it was colonized by
two major regimes, namely: Spanish
and Chinese colonial powers such
cultural influences in literary production
has existed.

Answer 8

FALSE-Chinese

DAPAT AMERICA

Question 9

TRUE OR FALSE

The first category falls under the
category of ethnic tradition, which
includes oral lore that is pre-colonial in
origin and works that persist in use in
modern tribal Filipino communities or
among lowland Filipinos who have
managed to preserve their ties to their
non-Christian or non-Islamic ancestors’
cultures

Answer 9

TRUE

Question 10

TRUE OR FALSE
When literary artists respond to
historical and sociocultural forces that
have shaped Philippine society since
the Pacific War, we can see a merging
of the three cultural influences in
traditional Philippine literature: the
ethnic tradition, the Spanish-derived
influence, and the American colonial
tradition influence.

Answer 10

TRUE

Question 11

TRUE OR FALSE
The Text below is an example
of “bugtong” or “riddle”, an
ethnic tradition literature.
“Two friends.
In an endless chase.

Answer 11

TRUE

Question 12

TRUE OR FALSE
The attraction to the intellect found in
the diverse types of folk speech in
Philippine oral lore is balanced by the
emotional resonance of folk songs. Within the realm of folk narratives, one can find various forms including cradle songs, romantic melodies, celebratory tunes, devotional hymns, and lamentations for the departed.

Answer 12

FALSE- FOlknarrative
DAPAT SONGS

Question 13

Characteristics of Literary Text

Answer 13

it narrates a story;
it expresses feelings,
it delivers significant
information

Question 13

What is Philippine Literature?
-Only Written Works
-Only Oral Works
-Both Written and Oral
-None of the above

Answer 13

Both Written and Oral

Question 14

What languages can Philippine literature
be composed in?
A. Only Filipino languages
- B. Only English
- C. Only Spanish
- D. Filipino languages, English, Spanish, and Chinese

Answer 14

• D. Filipino languages, English, Spanish, and Chinese

Question 15

Which literary tradition shows Spanish
influence in themes and forms?
- A. Ethnic tradition
- B. Spanish colonial tradition
- C. American colonial tradition
- D. None of the above

Answer 15

• B. Spanish colonial tradition

Question 16

What is the purpose of proverbs and
aphorisms in Philippine ethnic literature?
A) To entertain children
- B) To confuse the audience
- C) To narrate historical events
- D) To instill values and teach lessons

Answer 16

• D) To instill values and teach lessons

Question 17

What are examples of folk speech in
Philippine literature?
A. Lullabies and love songs
- B. Proverbs and riddles
- C. Legends and myths
- D. None of the above

Answer 17

• B. Proverbs and riddles

Question 18

Which form of folk speech is characterized by
short, pithy sayings encapsulating community
beliefs and values?
a) Riddles
b) Proverbs
c) Tanaga
d) Folk tales

Answer 18

b) Proverbs

Question 19

What is the main theme of most
Philippine folk songs?
A) Romance
- B) Death
- C) Agriculture
- D) Warfare

Answer 19

A) Romance

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a type of folk lyric?
a) Lullabyes
b) Love songs
c) Courtship songs
d) Religious psalms or hymns

Answer 20

d) Religious psalms or hymns

Question 21

What is the purpose of courtship
songs in ethnic literature?a) To mourn the loss of loved ones
b) To celebrate religious rituals
c) To express romantic love between couples
d) To educate children about traditional
customs

Answer 21

c) To express romantic love between couples

Question 22

What is the purpose of trickster tales in
Philippine literature?
A) To entertain children
B) To criticize colonial powers
C) To preserve historical events
D) To teach moral lessons by humor

Answer 22

D) To teach moral lessons by humor

Question 23

What is the name of the popular
Ilocano epic?
A) Labaw Donggon
- B) Lam-ang
- C) Hinilawod
- D) Maragtas

Answer 23

B) Lam-ang

Question 24

Which ethnic group uses the term
“ambahan” for a form of poetry with seven
syllables per line?a) Ilocano
b) Mandaya
c) Mangyan
d) Tagalog

Answer 24

c) Mangyan

Question 25

Which of the following is work song
depicting the different forms of livelihood in the country?
A) Ilocano’s Badeng
- B) Manobo’s Manganinay
- C) Tagalog’s Tanaga
- D) Panay’s Daraida

Answer 25

B) Manobo’s Manganinay

Question 26

Which legendary character is known for
spinning narratives based on folktales?
- A) Lam-ang
- B) Lola Basyang
- C) Maria Makiling
- D) Bathala

Answer 26

A) Lam-ang

Question 27

Which colonial power introduced the
retelling of folktales in English as part
of language learning?
A) Dutch
- B) Spanish
- C) American
- D) Chinese

Answer 27

C) American

Question 28

Which lyric literature presents theme of
more solemn affairs?
A) courtly drinking sessions
B) field works
C) love and friendship
D) religious and death rites

Answer 28

D) religious and death rites

Question 29

Who invented the character “Lola
Basyang”?
- A. Carlos Bulosan
- B. Severino Reyes
- C. Faustino Aguilar
- D. Pedro de Monteclaro

Answer 29

B. Severino Reyes

Question 30

In the Palawan epic “Kudaman,” what
pet does he have that captivated his
10 princesses wives?
- A) Heron
- B) Turtle
- C) Monkey
- D) Crocodile

Answer 30

A) Heron

Question 31

Which of the following is are not
examples of folk narratives in Philippine
literature?
A. Fables and legends
- B. Corrido and myths
- C. Folk tales and trickster tales
- D. Epics and alamat

Answer 31

B. Corrido and myths

Question 32

What is the purpose of folk riddles in
Philippine ethnic literature?
A) To criticize society
- B) To confuse people
- C) To teach moral lessons
- D) To entertain and sharpen intellect

Answer 32

D) To entertain and sharpen intellect

Question 33

What was the main purpose of Filipino writers
in the 1960s regarding ethnic oral lore?
A) To preserve it in its original form without any alterations
B) To disregard it in favor of Western literary traditions
C) To cultivate a deeper awareness and literary expression with a marked Filipino identity
D) To translate it into English for a wider audience

Answer 33

C) To cultivate a deeper awareness and literary expression with a marked Filipino identity

Question 34

What is the primary purpose of
Philippine epics?
A) Entertainment
B) Religious worship
C) Political propaganda
D) moral values and cultural heritage

Answer 34

D) moral values and cultural heritage

Question 35

Which Filipino writer revitalized the
legend of Mariang Makiling in the novel
“Ginto sa Makiling”?
- A) Carlos Bulosan
- B) Faustino Aguilar
- C) Macario Pineda
- D) Ramon L. Muzones

Answer 35

C) Macario Pineda

Question 36

In the Ilocano epic “Lam-ang,” what
magical creature aids Lam-ang in his
adventures?
A) Rooster
- B) Turtle
- C) Monkey
- D) Crocodile

Answer 36

A) Rooster

Question 37

What is the name of the Manobo epic that
tells the story of a hero’s adventures and
supernatural events?
A) Ag Tobig nog Keboklagan
- B) Darangen
- C) Hudhud
- D) Ulahingan

Answer 37

D) Ulahingan

Question 38

Which of the following does not rely
on talinghaga or metaphor like
bugtong in Tagalog?
A) Aramiga of Bicol
- B) Tigmo of Cebu
- C) Burburta of Ilocano
- D) Patototdon of Bicol

Answer 38

A) Aramiga of Bicol

Question 39

What is the common theme expressed
in the Tagalog?

“Gaano man ang
tibay ng piling abaka
Ay wala ring lakas
kapag nag-iisa.”

a) Gratitude
b) Perseverance
c) Restraint
d) Strength in unity

Answer 39

d) Strength in unity

Question 40

are sung during carousals.
Often brief, always merry, almost
hedonistic, many of them originated in the Bicol area, where they are called tigsik. In Cebuano and Waray, they are called tagay. In the tagay, everyone drinks from the same cup and partakes of the hors d’oeuvre.

Answer 40

Drinking Songs

Question 41

is a religious lyric is the meditative verses attached to religious works, such as novenas and catechisms. It has no fixed meter nor rime scheme—although a number are written in octosyllabic quatrains—and are identifiable only by their solemn tone and spiritual subject matter.

Answer 41

Dalit