FIL. 2 Ang Panitikan ng Pilipinas and World Literature

Vocabulary review covering Filipino literary forms, stage plays, and significant world literary masterpieces and their authors.

Karagatan

A poetic game typically seen in villages, especially during wakes for the dead.

Epiko

A long narrative poem about the brave adventures and heroism of a person with extraordinary qualities.

Pabula

A story or narrative where the characters are usually animals, leaving a good lesson for the reader.

Soneto

A lyric poem consisting of fourteen lines that contains feelings and thoughts.

Balagtasan

Derived from the name of Francisco Baltazar, it is a contest of intelligence through reasoning in a poetic manner.

Parabula

A story or narrative taken from Holy Scripture aimed at illustrating a moral or spiritual truth in a metaphorical way.

Pastoral

A poem aimed at describing or expressing true life in the mountains.

Mitolohiya

A story or narrative regarding the origin of the universe, a collection of different beliefs in gods and goddesses, and stories of humans and magical beings.

Pasyon

A poetic book describing the life, suffering, and passion of Jesus Christ.

Sanaysay

Discusses a specific topic where the personal opinion or perspective of the writer is clearly visible.

Dula

A story or narrative written to be performed on stage with characters depicting human life or behavior.

Balita

A presentation of daily events in the environment as well as in other countries.

Anekdota

A story or narrative based on true experience that is interesting and provides a lesson.

Alamat

A story or narrative passed down orally among people, usually about the origin of things.

Elihiya

An emotional or lyric poem regarding the dead.

Senakulo

A dramatic performance of the suffering and death of the Lord Jesus Christ, typically held during April in Lent.

Moro-moro

A play in verse showing the conflict and battle between Christians and Muslims.

Sarsuela

A musical play typically consisting of three actors that refers to primary human emotions like love, greed, and hate.

Editoryal

An essay expressing the views of the editor of a newspaper.

Korido

A metrical romance where characters have supernatural powers or the ability to perform miracles.

Dalit

A song praising God or the Virgin Mary, containing philosophies of life and religion.

Kasaysayan

Records or writings about reports from a long time ago or the past.

Tibag

Performed during the month of May, featuring the characters Reyna Elena and her son Constantino.

Oda

A lyric poem expressing praise and spirited feelings regarding a specific idea.

Maikling kuwento

A story or narrative that leaves a single impression or mark on the reader.

Bibliya

The cornerstone of the Christian faith throughout the world.

Aklat ng mga Patay

Describes the cults of Osiris and discusses Egyptian mythology and theology.

Confucius

The author of the Analects (Aklat ng mga Aral).

Divine Comedy

Expresses the morality, faith, and behavior of Italians during ancient times.

Homer

The author of the Iliad and Odyssey.

Uncle Tom's Cabin

Opened the eyes of Americans to the oppression of the Black race and sparked the spread of democracy worldwide.

Arabian Nights

Describes the government, economy, and society of Arabia and Persia.

El Cid

Describes Spanish racial characteristics and the history of Spain.

Iliad

Involves the mythology and legends of Greece.

Song of Roland

Narrates the golden age of Christianity in France.

Mahabharata

Discusses the history of faith in India and is considered the longest epic in the world.

Canterbury Tales

Describes the faith and behavior of the English in ancient times.

Geoffrey Chaucer

The author of the Canterbury Tales.

Koran (Qur'an)

The holiest book or Bible of the Muslims.

Analects

The basis of Chinese faith.