Philippine Legends and Folktales

The stories are usually very old with little or no evidence to support them. They are very similar to myths because they seek to explain how things came to be.

• Tales

• Drama

• Folktales

• Legends

According to the story, where did the Sarimanok come from?

• From the Lanao lake

• From Sari, the princess and the amanok or bird that took her.

• From the wood carving.

• From the the story of the sultan.

Legends, like myths, are passed on by word of mouth.

• True

• False

These stories or tales are regarded as

fiction although it is often said that they are

told only for amusement, they serve other

functions in the society.

• Drama

• Legends

• Folktales

• Myths

Folktales are considered as history because the events really happened in real life.

• True

• False

Why is the story The Turtle and the Lizard considered a folktale?

• The story is entertaining.

• The story is about local animals in the Philippines.

• The story teaches morals and virtues.

• All of the above.

What is similar with a legend and a folktale?

• They both have morals to teach and share to the readers.

• They both talk about gods and supernatural beings.

• Both are stories that provide entertain.

• All of the above.

A legend also reconstructs the cultural history of the Philippines.

• True

• False

What kind of Philippine legend is the story of the Sarimanok?

• Heroic Legend

• Place name legend

• Supernatural legend

• Religious legend