Philippine Lit-Grade 7

It preserves and reflects the cultural traditions, practices,

and beliefs of various ethnic groups in the country.

• Philippine Literature

• Riddles

• Proverbs

• Myth

• Epic

It It is a witty and ingenious rhyming couplet

usually recited as a game in social gatherings and wakes.

• Philippine Literature

• Riddles

• Proverbs

• Myth

• Epic

It is a type of narrative that deals with human relationships

with the gods, and gods’ relationship with each other.

• Philippine Literature

• Riddles

• Proverbs

• Myth

• Epic

It is a long narrative in verse

telling the deeds and exploits of a legendary hero.

• Philippine Literature

• Riddles

• Proverbs

• Myth

• Epic

These are witty and humorous short sayings or

pieces of folk wisdom that emerge from the

general culture rather than being written by a

single, individual author.

• Philippine Literature

• Riddles

• Proverbs

• Myth

• Epic

These are types of animal tales that teach a moral

using animal characters that have human personalities.

It is one of the oldest forms of literature in the Philippines and it was used to tell stories and pass knowledge

from one generation to another.

It explains natural phenomena. It is about creation and

tribal beginnings and focuses on human characters

involved with divine beings.

Identify the type of literature:

Indarapatra & Sulayman (Mindanao) and Hinilawod (Panay)

• Epic

• Poetry

• Legend

• Fable

Identify the type of literature:

The Monkey and the Turtle and The Dog and His Reflection

• Epic

• Poetry

• Legend

• Fable