Prelim

• Literature comes from the Latin word “LITERA” which literally means an acquaintance with letters.
• Literature is the body of written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting merit.
• The Pre-Colonial Period in Philippine Literature existed before the Spanish occupation in the 1500s and is oral in nature, containing mostly about the life of the Filipinos in the ancient times.
• The sources of literary works during the Pre-Colonial Period are usually native town folks.
• Oral Literature refers to any form of verbal arts which is transmitted orally or delivered by a word of art.
• Riddles are statements that contain superficial words that function figuratively or metamorphically and are usually uttered in the form of questions.
• Proverbs, also known as Salawikain, are traditional sayings or phrases that express a perceived truth and often give practical advice and are based on the shared human experience.
• Oyayi are lullabies.
• Rawitdawit are drinking songs.
• Kundiman or Harana are love songs.
• Dung-aw are songs of death.
• Dalit or Himno are religious songs.
• Kumintang are war songs.
• Diona are wedding songs.
• Literature written on worldly rather than spiritual or religious subjects is referred to as Aawit.
• 21st Century Literature is composed of literary works that were published from January 2001 up to the future.
• Folk Tales are parts of oral traditions which means they originated in the era before literacy and are passed down from generation to generation.
• American Period marked the introduction of the Public School System and a period of Imitation.
• Senakulo is the re-enactment of the Pasyon.
• Non-religious Literature refers to works that are not related to spiritual or religious subjects.
• Genres of 21st Century Literature include Illustrated Novel, Digifiction, Graphic Novel, and Fictional Texts.
• Korido is a long metrical tale that follows the structure of a poem.
• Prose Narratives are easy to understand instructional materials that teach Filipinos on proper decorum.
• During the Japanese Period, Filipino Literature was given a break.
• 21st Century Literature incorporates current and technological themes and materials.
• The Rebirth of Freedom occurred on July 4, 1946, when the Philippines regained its freedom and the Philippine flag waves joyously alone.
• Propaganda Literature are writings in the form of satires, editorials and news articles that aim to attack the Spanish government.
• Revolutionary Literature sparked the revolution and resistance in the hearts of the Filipinos.
• Komedya usually depicts the battle between the Muslim and the Christians.
• Myths are well-known stories which were made up in the past to explain natural events or to justify religious beliefs or customs.
• Legends are traditional stories that are popularly regarded as historical but are not proven to be true.
• Fables use animals as characters.
• Epics are long narrative poems recounting the deeds of a legendary hero.
• The Spanish Period in Philippine Literature is considered to be the start of Philippine’s more colorful literature and took place when Ferdinand Magellan together with his companions docked on the shores of Homonhon in Mactan, Cebu.
• Religious Literature during the Spanish Period revolves around the life and death of Jesus Christ.
• Pasyon is all about the journey and suffering of Jesus Christ.
• •Graciano Lopez Jaena - Ang Fray Botod
• •Marcelo H. Del Pilar - Dasalan at Tocsohan
• •Jose Rizal  - Noli Me Tangere, El Filibusterismo
• •Andres Bonifacio - Obligations of our Countrymen