Worksheets21st Philippine Literature
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
This pre-colonial literature aims to explain the different mysteries of the things around us through a supernatural happening and lesson.
Myth
Legend
Fable
Proverbs
In which period did the Philippine literature have a sudden stop?
Pre-colonial Period
Spanish Period
American Period
Japanese Period
This is a a narrative poem about the life of Jesus Christ, beginning from his birth up to his death.
pasyon
senakulo
barlaan at josaphat
zarzuela
Theater is introduced during this era of literature in the Philippines.
American
Spanish
Japanese
Pre-colonial
She is a television script- writer aside from being one of the sought-after writers of our time.
Cecilia Brainard
Martha Cecilia
Merlinda Bobis
Lualhati Bautista
He is the most influential propagandist.
Jose Rizal
Jose Garcia Villa
Bienvenido Santos
Carlos Angeles
This is a literary device introduced by the Americans that is free from limitations.
essay
free verse
modernism
short story
Literature during pre-colonial period were handed down to us through
Word of mouth
Paper and pen
Multimedia
Printed materials
Which of the following is true about Spanish influences?
The Roman alphabet became widely used over Baybayin.
Doctrina Cristiana has become the foundation of all activities related to religion
There are many Spanish words that were integrated into our own language
All of the above
The writing system used by Filipinos in the Pre-Spanish period.
Alibata
Baybayin
Sanskrit
Hieroglyphics
The first book published in the Philippines during Spanish Colonization.
Nuestra Senora Del Rosario
Doctrina Cristiana
Noli Me Tangere
Los Dos Mundos
Philippine myths show that ancient Filipinos believed in one supreme god and a number of gods and goddesses.
True
False
These are traditional stories occurring in a timeless past. They involve supernatural elements and are beyond the frontiers of logic.
Myths
Legends
Proverbs
Sayings
Traditional narrative or collection of related narratives, popularly regarded as historically factual but actually a mixture of fact and fiction.
Myths
Legends
Proverbs
Sayings
When did 21st century literature begin?
2000
2001
2010
2020
Why is studying Philippine literature still relevant in this time and age for students?
Because of our engagement in activity
Because of the emphasis we give with the characters
Because of the nurturing love we have for reading and nationalism
Because of our enjoyment for personal experience
The early Filipinos live in scattered barangay governed by a chieftain which they call rajah or datu.
True
False
Dubbed as the Great Propagandist. One of the notable people during the Spanish imperialism. He was popularly known as Plaridel, the editor and co-publisher of La Solidaridad.
Antonio Luna
Jose Rizal
Marcelo H. Del Pilar
Mariano Ponce
A mystifying, misleading or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed.
Epigrams
Parables
Fables
Riddles
These are forms of folk lyric that speak volumes of the typical rural lives and reflect people’s aspirations and lifestyles.
Proverbs
Riddles
Songs
Epics
These are long narrative accounts of heroic exploits
Epics
Legends
Chants
Fables
The Tagalogs, for instance, believe in the supreme deity called _________ being the creator of heaven and earth, and all living things.
Anito
Tala
Bathala
Diwata
This period in the Philippine Literature is based on oral traditions. During this time folk songs, epics, narratives were popular which are passed on from generation to generation:
Spanish Period
American Period
Pre-Colonial Period
Contemporary Period
Literature during this period has two distinct classifications: religious and secular.
Spanish Period
Pre-Colonial Period
Contemporary Period
American Period
It was a literary and cultural organization formed in 1872 by Filipino emigrants who had settled in Europe. Composed of Filipino liberals exiled in 1872
Pre-Colonial Period
Spanish Period
American Period
Contemporary Period
During this period of Philippine Literature, English was introduced to mainstreams school throughout the country
Spanish Period
American Period
Pre-Colonial Period
Contemporary Period
What are the literary forms during the American Period?
Riddles
Pasyon
Catechisms
free verse poetry
essay
What are the literary forms during the Spanish Period?
sarswela
sinakulo
riddle
essay
pasyon
Philippine Literature in tagalog was revived during this period. Most themes in the writing dealt with Japanese brutalities.
Contemporary Period
Japanese Period
American Period
Spanish Period
Following the downfall of Marcos regime in 1986, the Philippine literary period emerged.
Philippine Literature during the Martial Law
Contemporary Period
Literature under the republic
Philippine Literature in the 21st century
This period presented new trends in writing using modern technology
The 3rd Republic
EDSA Period
21st Century Period
Pre-spanish Period
During this period, Jose Rizal’s works such as Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo were written to awake the mind of our countrymen.
a. Spanish Period
b. American Period
c. Pre-Spanish Period
d. Period of Enlightenment
Poetry during this period were romantic and revolutionary.
a. The 3rd Republic Period
b. Edsa I Period
c. 21st Century Period
d. Pre-Spanish Period
A statement of fact about Philippine regional literature is _________________.
a. It mirrors the deeply ingrained Filipino values, culture and tradition even when keeping up with the changing times.
b. It reflects the conservatism of indigenous folks who have maintained a backward expression style.
c. It embraces only the written compilation of literary works in various styles and genres.
d. It depicts the influences of various colonizers that occupied the country for more than three centuries.
The first Filipino alphabet, called ALIBATA, was replaced by the Roman alphabet. Also, the teaching of the Christian Doctrine became the basis of religious practices. European legends and traditions brought here became assimilated in our songs, corridos, and moro-moros.
PRE-SPANISH or PRE-COLONIAL LITERATURE
PERIOD OF ENLIGHTENMENT
THE AMERICAN REGIME
THE JAPANESE PERIOD
It manifests the artistic feelings of the Filipinos and shows their innate appreciation for and love of beauty. The examples are Leron-Leron Sinta, Pamulinawen, Dandansoy, Sarong Banggi, and Atin Cu Pung Sing-sing.
Recreational Plays
Poetry
Folk Songs
Folk Tales
Cenaculo, Panunuluyan, Salubong and Zarzuela.
Folk Songs
Recreational Plays
Folk Tales
Short Stories
The characteristic of this period is that the languages used in writing were Spanish and Tagalog and the dialects of the different regions. But the writers in Tagalog, continued in their lamentations on the conditions of the country and their attempts to arouse love for one’s native tongue and the writers in English imitated the themes and methods of the Americans.
PERIOD OF ENLIGHTENMENT
THE AMERICAN REGIME
THE JAPANESE PERIOD
PHILIPPINE LITERATURE IN ENGLISH
Philippine Literature was interrupted in its development when another foreign country that conquered the Philippines between 1941-1945
THE AMERICAN REGIME
PERIOD OF ACTIVISM
PRE-SPANISH or PRE-COLONIAL LITERATURE
THE JAPANESE PERIOD
The new trends have been used and introduced to meet the needs and tastes of the new generation. The learners are demanded to be ICT inclined to compete with the style and format of writing as well. New codes or lingos are used to add flavor in the literary pieces produced nowadays.
PERIOD OF THE NEW SOCIETY
PERIOD OF THE THIRD REPUBLIC
POST-EDSA 1 REVOLUTION
21st CENTURY PERIOD
