Pre-colonial literature

Question 1

Derived from the latin term ‘litera’ which means life. It also express experiences, emotions, norms and values, culture and beliefs, and history.

Answer 1

Literature

Question 2

What are 2 forms of literature?

Answer 2

Poetry and Prose

Question 3

What are 2 types of literature

Answer 3

Fiction and Nonfiction

Question 4

refers to the creation of human beings and the world, natural phenomena, and deities and spirits

Answer 4

Mythological Age

Question 5

includes datu, extraordinary powers/characters

Answer 5

Epic Age

Question 6

The early form of science

Answer 6

Legend

Question 7

The writing system during the Precolonial period

Answer 7

Baybayin/Alibata

Question 8

2 literary forms during the precolonial period

Answer 8

Written and Oral

Question 9

effective way to inculcate the ability of logical thinking of a child

Answer 9

Riddles/bugtong

Question 10

Reflects the hidden meaning through the good lines

Answer 10

Epigrams/salawikain

Question 11

Common forms of poetry which has a quatrine with 7 syllables each with the same rhyme at the end of each line. It also expresses insights in lessons in life

Answer 11

Poems/tanaga

Question 12

Made up stories about love, adventure, horror, and humor in which can be derived a lesson

Answer 12

Folk tales

Question 13

used in witchcraft and enchantment

Answer 13

Chant

Question 14

Filipino debate done in verse

Answer 14

Balagtasan

Question 15

One of the oldest forms of Philippine literature

Answer 15

Folk songs