Philippine Literature Review

Vocabulary flashcards based on lecture notes about Philippine Literature through different periods.

Doctrina Christiana

A book used to teach Christian Doctrine during the Spanish period.

Epiko (Epic)

Features heroism and bravery of ancient heroes like Lam-Ang

Maka-Ingles (Pro-English)

A characteristic of literature during the American period, different from the Spanish period.

Kalayaan

A newspaper published during the Revolutionary Period.

Francisco Balagtas

Recognized as the 'Father of Balagtasan'.

Tula (Poem)

A literary genre exemplified by poems.

Kwentong Bayan (Folktale)

An example of non-fiction literature.

Alamat (Legend)

Commonly explains the origin of things or places.

Maikling Kwento (Short story)

Longer and more complex than this literary form.

Liriko (Lyric)

Literature that expresses feelings in poetic form, sung, or spoken.

Tulang Liriko (Lyric Poem)

A type of poem that expresses deep emotions of the poet.

Dula (Play/Drama)

Genres including comedy, tragedy, and melodrama.

Alamat (Legend)

A type of story exemplified by 'Alamat ng Pinya'.

Pabula (Fable)

A type of literature that uses animal characters.

Sanaysay (Essay)

The main goal is to provide information.

Edgardo M. Reyes

Author of 'Sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag'.

Impeng Negro

Work written by Rogelio Sikat.

Ildefonso P. Santos Jr.

Author of the poem 'Koriyo'.

Severino Reyes

Writer of the play 'Walang Sugat'.

Rio Alma

Pen name of Rogelio Almario.

Nick Joaquin

Known for his use of English language.

Ako ang Daigdig

Title of Alejandro Abadilla's famous narrative.

Edith Tiempo

Known as the first female National Artist for Literature.

Kwento ni Mabuti

A short story written by Genoveva Edroza Matute.

Gender at Identidad (Gender and Identity)

Common themes in contemporary literature.

Layunin ng Kotemporaryong Panitikan (Purpose of Contemporary Literature)

Aims to give voice to the marginalized.

Spoken Poetry

A modern form of literature.

Sandel Vertucio Aguero

Edgar Calabia Samar may be the poet known for contributing to kundiman.

Epekto ng Social Media sa Kabataan (Effect of Social Media on Youth)

Most appropriate topic for a contemporary essay.

Vlog, Podcast, at Online Literature

Examples of digital literature.

Lualhati Bautista

A well-known contemporary writer of feminist novels.

Sanaysay (Essay)

Literary form used in propaganda.

Awit (Song)

An example of lyric poetry.

Awit (Song)

Genre exemplified by 'Florante at Laura'.

Dula (Play/Drama)

Primarily written to be performed.

Salaysay (Narrative)

Often uses free speech.

Balagtasan

A type of debate in verse.

Jose Garcia Villa

Known for using reversed consonance.

Bata, Bata, Paano Ka Ginawa?

Work written by Lualhati Bautista and awarded the Palanca Memorial Award.

Ang Mga Ibong Mandaragit

A work by Amado V. Hernandez.

Personal at Panlipunang Isyu (Personal and Social Issues)

Contemporary literature discusses this.

Gender

Literature that discusses LGBTQIA+ issues.

Panitikang Visayas (Visayan Literature)

Regional literature that uses the Hiligaynon language.

Panitikang Pandaigdig (World Literature)

Helps to broaden knowledge of other races.

Iliad at Odyssey ni Homer

Examples of world literature.

Kalayaan sa Kadiliman (Freedom in Darkness)

Meaning of the symbolism 'Bird flying in the dark in a red area'.

Malikhaing Pagsusuri (Creative Analysis)

Means creative analysis.

Panitikan

Creative expression of feelings and thoughts.

Maghikayat ng Negosyo (To solicit/persuade in business)

A non-goal of literature.

Pasalaysay (Narrative)

Is not a form of poetry.

Di-katha (Non-Fiction)

A form of literature that contains real events.

Sukat, Tugma, at Talinghaga (Meter, Rhyme, and Metaphor)

Components of a poem.

Bugtong (Riddle)

An example of wisdom literature.

Salawikain (Proverb)

The main goal is to teach good manners.

Panitikan (Literature)

A mirror of life and culture.

Sinaunang Ritwal at Paniniwala (Ancient Rituals and Beliefs)

Origin of moral literature.

Isinasalaysay (Narrated)

Pre-Spanish literature was often sung and…

Panitikang Pangrelihiyon (Religious Literature)

Spanish period introduced religious literature.

Mahal na Araw (Holy Week)

The Passion is read during…

Jose Rizal

Wrote 'Noli Me Tangere'.

Panahong ng Amerikano (American Period)

English literature spread during this period.

Kalayaan (Freedom)

A newspaper founded by Emilio Jacinto.

Panahon ng Hapon (Japanese Period)

Referred to as the Golden Age of Literature.

Pakikibaka (Struggle)

One of the subjects of literature during the Japanese period.

Panahon ng Himagsikan (Revolutionary Period)

Patriotic literature was prevalent during this period.