Filipino Literature Reviewer

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on the lecture notes covering ancient literature, traditional songs, poetry elements, epics, visual texts, comics, folk stories, fables, and drama.

Panitikan sa Panahon ng Katutubo

Literature that reflects the ancient culture, beliefs, and way of life of ancestors.

Bugtong

A group of words presenting a riddle to test thinking skills.

Salawikain

Short poems that teach a golden lesson and serve as a guide to right conduct.

Kasabihan

Words created to comment on human actions or behavior.

Pasalindila

A method of passing down literature through oral teaching or storytelling to the next generation.

Pasalinsulat

A method of passing down literature by writing or drawing on rocks, leaves, and trees.

Pasalintroniko

A method of passing down literature using modern technology.

Ita at Negrito

An ethnolinguistic group whose literary contributions include bulong (whisper chants) and kasabihan (proverbs).

Indones

An ethnolinguistic group whose literary contributions include epiko (epics) and pamahiin (superstitions).

Malay

An ethnolinguistic group that contributed awiting panrelihiyon (religious songs) and beliefs in pagano (worship of anito).

Katutubong Kanta

Traditional songs of a group of people in a specific region.

Kundiman

A traditional love song.

Talindaw

A traditional boating song.

Oyayi

A traditional song used for putting a child to sleep.

Diona

A traditional wedding song.

Dalit

A traditional song of faith.

Dung-aw

A traditional song for the dead originating from Ilocos.

Sambotani

A traditional song of victory.

Maluway

A traditional song of collective labor or work.

Balitaw

A traditional serenade song originating from Bisaya.

Pangangaluwa

A traditional song for the dead from the Tagalog region.

Tanaga

An ancient poem consisting of a single stanza that teaches good manners, expresses feelings, and sharpens thinking.

Sukat

The number of syllables in each line (taludtod) of a poem.

Tugma

The similarity of the final sound or word in each line of a poem.

Saknong

A group of lines (taludtod) in a poem.

Taludtod

Each individual line or row of words in a poem.

Karikitan

The use of metaphorical or figurative words in poetry.

Persona

The speaker in a poem, such as first-person point of view.

Epiko

A literary form derived from the Greek word epikos, meaning word, story, or poem.

epikos

The Greek word meaning word, story, or poem, from which epiko originated.

Pedro Bukaneg

Known as the Ama ng Panitikang Ilokano who created Biag ni Lam-ang.

Tekstong Biswal

Information expressed using images, symbols, and graphics.

Komiks

A graphic medium that uses a combination of pictures and words.

Tony Velasquez

Known as the Ama ng Pilipinong Komiks.

Dibuhista

The comic book artist who draws characters and scenes.

Manunulat

The comic book creator who writes dialogues and narrative.

Kuwentong-Bayan

Folk stories depicting fictional characters, culture, and traditions, including fables, legends, myths, and parables.

Pabula

A short story featuring animal characters solving a problem, derived from the Greek word muzos.

muzos

The Greek word meaning myth or mito, from which pabula is derived.

Dula

An art form or play that is performed on stage.

Iskrip

The written guide of events used in a play.

Aktor

The performer who gives life to characters in a play.

Direktor

The person who decides on actions and directs the performance of a play.

Tema

The message or central idea of a play.

Tanghalan

The venue or stage where a play is performed.