achievements or events‚ usually of a hero‚ are dealt with at length. Folk Songs- are one of the oldest forms of Philippine literature that emerged in the pre-Spanish period. Epigrams (Salawikain in Tagalog)- have been customarily used and served as laws or rules on good behaviour by our ancestors. Riddles (Bugtong) or Palaisipan- are made up of one or more measured lines with rhyme and may consist of four to twelve syllables. Chant (Bulong)- used in witchcraft or enchantment. Maxims- some are
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people the more essential truths about life and the complexity of living. Compared to lengthy narrations‚ descriptions‚ or argumentations‚ proverbs are able to effect quickly a change in view or disposition. In Filipino‚ proverbs are called salawikain or sawikain. They prescribe norms‚ impart a lesson‚ or emphasize traditions and beliefs in a community. In the anthology of Damiana L. Eugenio‚ she classified proverbs into six categories: (1) proverbs expressing a general attitude towards life and the
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the arrival of a huge cultural influence – literature as a cultural tradition‚ than a form of art that had a particular set of decorum. · Early Forms of Philippine Literature: o Bugtong (riddles; a bugtong contains a metaphor called‚Talinghaga)‚ Salawikain (proverb); o Pre-colonial poetry – Tanaga (expresses a view or a value of the world)‚ Ambahan (songs about childhood‚ human relationships‚ hospitality; sung by the Mangyan)‚ Duplo
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two literary forms during the pre-colonial period: written and oral literature. It’s really awesome how native people thought of having an interactive learning system for children considering the innocence they have in terms of civilization. Bugtong or riddle‚ for me‚ is an effective way to inculcate the ability of logical thinking of a child. Since its main target is to improve the vision of the child‚ of how he observes his surroundings and to make his mind work to find the right answer
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Jose Garcia Villa in 1953 | Born | August 5‚ 1908 Singalong‚ Manila‚ Philippines | Died | February 7‚ 1997 New York‚ USA | Pen name | Doveglion | Occupation | Poet‚ critic‚ lecturer | Language | English | Nationality | Filipino | Literary movement | Modernism‚ Surrealism | Notable work(s) | The Anchored Angel‚ The Emperor’s New Sonnet‚ Footnote to Youth | Notable award(s) | Philippine National Artist‚ Academy Award for Literature‚ Guggenheim Fellowship‚ UP Golden Jubilee Literary Contests
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born in the ethnic community - Bugtong (riddles) was used to entertain the people in the lineal villages along riverbanks and see coasts - The Families during meal time made the Bugtong an affectionate game and learning process - Heart of a riddle: metaphor ( linking 2 unrelated images both found in riddles) - Relationship = VISION / A WAY OF SEEING - TALINGHAGA = METAPHOR Proverb/ Salawikain (rhyme & wisdom) Added = Performed through
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PHILIPPINE LITERATURE I. PRE-COLONIAL PERIOD (--BC to 1564) A. Characteristics1.Based on oral traditions2.Crude on ideology and phraseologyB. Literary Forms1. Oral Literaturea. Riddles (bugtong) – battle of wits among participants Tigmo – CebuPaktakon – IlonggoPatotdon - Bicolb.Proverbs (salawikain) – wise sayings that contain a metaphor used to teach asa food for thoughtc. Tanaga - a mono-riming heptasyllabic quatrain expressing insights and lessonson life is "more emotionally charged
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is read only during Lent. 6. Urbana at Felisa. A book by Modesto de Castro. These are letters between two sisters Urbana at Felisa and have influenced greatly the behavior of people in society because the letters dealt with good behavior. 7. Ang Mga Dalit kay Maria (Psalms for Mary). A collection of songs praising the Virgin Mary. It was popular especially during the Maytime “Flores de Mayo” festival. C. LITERARY COMPOSITIONS 1. Arte y Reglas de la Lengua Tagala (Art and rules of the Tagalog
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Choosen B. Mancao BEE III-2 PANITIKAN SA PANAHON NG MGA AMERIKANO Date Literary Works Author 1903 Muling Pagsilang (Rebirth) 1902 Ang Kaluwasan (Deliverance) 1913 Magkinaugalingon (Partisan to One’s Own 1908 Nueva Era (New Era) 1922 Liwayway (Dawn) 1930 Bisaya (Visayan) 1934 Hiligaynon (Ilongo) 1934 Banawag (Daybreak) Euro-Hispanic Tradition 1902 Walang Sugat (Not Wounded)- Severino Reyes 1903 Hindi aco Patay (I Am Not Dead) - Juan Matapang Cruz 1903 Kahapon‚ Ngayon at Bukas (Yesterday‚
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plays and poetry. The first awardees in its first year‚ (1950-51) short story were the following: First Prize: KUWENTO NI MABUTI by Genoveva Edroza Second Prize: MABANGIS NA KAMAY…MAAMONG KAMAY by Pedro S. Dandan Third Prize: PLANETA‚ BUWAN AT MGA BITUIN by Elpidio P. Kapulong Poetry For the first twenty years‚ many books were published…both in Filipino and in English. Among the writers during this time were: Fred Ruiz Castro‚ Dominador I. Ilio‚ and C.B. Rigor. Some notable works of the
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