Prelim Examination in Philippine Literature

These are poetic forms in the Pre-Hispanic time that express wisdom or beliefs that are important to Filipino society.

• Awit

• Riddle

• Proverbs

• Epic

These are long, episodic, and chanted poems telling stories normally about legendary heroes and their adventures, often contending with, and being aided by supernatural creatures and spirits.

• Awit

• Riddle

• Proverbs

• Epic

"Whatever the tree, so is the fruit." This is an example of a/an ________.

• Awit

• Riddle

• Proverbs

• Epic

"Pagkagat ng madilim, naiwan ang ngipin." - Stapler. This is an example of a/an ______.

• Awit

• Riddle

• Proverbs

• Epic

A narrative originating and traditional among a people, especially one forming part of the oral tradition of the common people.

• Folk Tale

• Legend

• Myth

• Epic

These are stories intended to teach human values with animals as major characters attributing human qualities.

• Epic

• Myth

• Legend

• Fable

This story of gods and goddesses told using a traditional language explaining mysteries, beliefs and practices.

• Legend

• Myth

• Folk Tale

• Fable

These are stories explaining origins handed down from the past and passed through different generations. This is believed by some people but not proven scientifically.

• Legend

• Folk Tale

• Epic

• Folk Tale

These are expressions of experience and observation projecting advice in relation to the philosophy in life.

• Folk Tale

• Epic

• Wise Saying

• Riddles

These are used in solemn or religious ceremonies performed in prescribed or established manner.

• Epic

• Wise Saying

• Riddles

• Ritualistic Verse