Filipino 8: Poems of the Propaganda and Revolution Periods

Vocabulary and key concepts regarding 19th-century Philippine literature, poetic elements, and major historical figures from the Propaganda and Revolution periods.

Gomburza

The execution of these three priests marked the beginning of the Propaganda and Revolution periods.

Propaganda Movement

An organization formed by Filipinos seeking equal treatment between Filipinos and Spaniards.

La Liga Filipina

The organization established by Rizal that served as an inspiration for the formation of the Katipunan.

Sa Kabataang Pilipino

The Tagalog translation of 'A La Juventud Filipina,' a poem written by Jose Rizal in 1879 for a literary contest.

Liceo Artistico Literario de Manila

The venue where Jose Rizal won first prize for his poem, receiving a silver quill and a diploma.

Olimpo

A place in Greece with popular archaeological buildings and the Olympics, symbolizing a source of wisdom.

Pilomel

A character who transformed into a nightingale to seek revenge, singing a mournful melody.

Apeles

Known as the famous favorite painter of Alexander the Great.

Pebo

The Greek God of the Sun.

Aliwalas

A feeling of relief, openness, or peace.

Putong

A crown symbolizing a high position, particularly in the context of Greece.

Rurok

The peak or summit.

Ihasik

To spread or propagate thoughts/ideas.

Persona

Refers to the speaker or narrator in a poem, who can be in the first, second, or third person.

Sukat

The element of poetry referring to the number of syllables in each line, such as Wawaluhin (8) or Lalabindalawahin (12).

Tugmang Ganap

A type of rhyme where the final words share identical vowel sounds, sounds, or stress.

Tugmang Di-Ganap

A type of rhyme where the final words have the same vowel sounds but different terminal consonants.

Talinghaga

The use of deep thoughts or non-literal expressions like idioms and symbols to provide depth and beauty to an author's work.

Estilo

The writer's unique identity in choosing words, forming lines, and using literary elements to convey meaning.

Pag-ibig sa Tinubuang Lupa

A poem by Andres Bonifacio expressing grievances and the desire for freedom, written in 1896.

Kalayaan

The newspaper where Andres Bonifacio's poem 'Pag-ibig sa Tinubuang Lupa' was first published in its 1896 edition.