pre colonial period Flashcards
1
Q
where does the word literature came from?
A
Literatura means writing and literatus means learning
2
Q
two types of pre colonial literature
A
oral and written
3
Q
Practical observation and philosophy of life
A
proverbs (salawikain)
4
Q
poetic, battle of wits
A
Riddles (bugtong)
5
Q
beautiful songs
A
folksongs
6
Q
stories of origin
A
tales
7
Q
about adventures and misadventures of a hero
A
epics
