Q1 Lesson 1 ENGLISH 7 The Precolonial Period

Most literary works during the precolonial period were passed down by word of mouth. This form of cultural transmission is called what?

• oral tradition

• baybayin

• Communal authorship

• Literature

The writing system widely used in the Tagalog region during the precolonial period

• baybayin

• oral tradition

• Kawi

• Literature

The writing system widely used in the Tagalog region during the precolonial period was derived from this word a Javanese (Indonesian) script.

• baybayin

• Kawi

• oral tradition

• Literature

This means that a community owns the literary works since these are recited or sung by different performers, and the original authors were not emphasized in the narration.

• Communal authorship

• Formulaic repetitions

• Stereotypical characters

This refer to the regular use of certain words to convey an essential idea. For instance, the epic Hinilawod repetitively made use of “Alunsina of the Eastern Sky” and “Labaw Donggon, radiant as the sunrise.”

• Communal authorship

• Formulaic repetitions

• Stereotypical characters

This is also aid the performer in remembering the narratives. The epic heroes of Filipinos often possess extraordinary powers or wit.

• Stereotypical characters

• Formulaic repetitions

• Communal authorship

This are stories handed down by word of mouth, including epics, myths, legends, and fables.

• Folk tales

• Folk Songs

• Folk Speech

• Epics

This are long verses that narrate the stories of adventure and challenges of heroes. These bring inspiration to the community and remind them of the essential values and ideals.

• Epics

• Myths

• Legends

• Folktales

These are stories that explain the way things are in the world. Most of the THESE are origin tales.

• Myths

• Legends

• Legends

• Fables

These are narratives about a particular person or place that are not necessarily factual. Sometimes, they contain supernatural elements. Usually, these stories are also secular or have no religious basis.

• Legends

• Myths

• Epics

• Fables