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Pre-colonial

Occurring or existing before the beginning of colonial rule.

Contemporary

Belonging to or occurring in the present.

Indigenous

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

Bucolic

Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.

Marian Hymns

Christian songs focused on the Virgin Mary.

Castilian language

Language spoken in central and northern Spain, often used interchangeably with the word 'Spanish.'

Syllabaries

A phonetic writing system consisting of symbols representing syllables.

Indio or Malay

Natives born inhabitant of the Philippines.

What is Literature?

A special way of using words to express ideas and feelings, reflecting culture and societal values.

Epic

A long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero.

Legends

A non-historical story handed down by tradition, popularly accepted as historical.

Riddles

Statements that contain superficial words and function figuratively as metaphors in the form of questions.

Proverbs

Simple, pithy expressions embodying moral precepts or admitted truths based on common sense.

Corrido o awit

A ballad in a traditional Mexican style narrating a historical event.

Zarzuela

A musical theatre combining song and speech to convey dramatic action.

Duplo

A poetical debate held by trained men and women during the last night of mourning.

Moro-moro

The earliest form of organized theater in the Philippines created by Spanish priests.

Nationalistic Period

A time of heightened national identity and pride, marked by literature promoting social and political change.

American Period (1898-1945)

A period influenced by American colonization, introducing English and new literary styles to the Philippines.

Japanese Period (1946-1985)

A period during Japanese occupation where themes of struggle emerged in Philippine literature amid censorship.

21st Century Literature

Literary works written and published from the year 2000 onwards, reflecting contemporary life and society.

Common themes in 21st century literature

Epic, tragedy, comedy, and creative nonfiction.