21ST CENTURY L1

Literature

Written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit.

Characteristics of Literature

Narrates a story, expresses feelings, thoughts, and ideas based on imagination or real-life experiences, delivers significant information across time, places, cultures, and languages.

Philippine Literature

Filipino literature before Spanish colonization reflected indigenous culture and traditions.

Baybayin

A precolonial writing system used by early Filipinos, meaning "to spell" in Tagalog.

Alibata

An incorrect term for Baybayin, based on the arrangement of the Arabic alphabet.

Philippine Literature

English literature began in the early 1900s with the influence of missionaries and English educators.

Philippine Literature

Present literature reflects national issues through political prose, essays, and novels.

Geography

The study of places and relationships between people and their environment, influencing literary texts.

Language

A system of conventional symbols for expression, including spoken, signed, or written forms.

Ethnicity

The fact of belonging to a group sharing a common cultural background or descent.

Oral Literature

Expressed in sayings, narrations, and songs, passed down through generations before being written.

Written Literature

Literary texts considered an art form, including novels, plays, and poems.

Oral Lore

Human communication preserving and transmitting knowledge and culture through word of mouth.

Riddles

A guessing game with a statement or question that has a double meaning, part of folklore.

Proverbs

Short sayings expressing truths about life or offering advice.

Chants

Used in rituals or witchcraft, often for prayers for harvest and safety.

Folk Songs

Short poems or stories set to music, reflecting cultural individuality.

Myths

Legendary stories explaining mysteries of nature or existence, often featuring heroes.

Epic

Long narrative poems detailing heroic achievements and extraordinary characters.

Preservation of Oral Literature

Challenges include the impact of advanced technology on traditional storytelling.