LESSON 2
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- are narrative prose which aim to entertain and tell the story of how an object, place, or name originated.
- are narratives about life, quest, love, horror, and comedy where one can get lessons about life.
- are long narrative poems that dealt with the protagonists’ or heroes’ series of heroic achievements or events.
- are narratives that describe and portray in symbolic language the origin of the basic elements and assumptions of a culture
- are one of the eldest types of Philippine literature that appeared in the Pre-Spanish time. They reflect and preserve the culture of the early Filipinos
- ALIBATA was the earliest Filipino writing system which was replaced by the Roman alphabet.
- The basis for religious practices was the Christian Doctrine
- The Spanish language, which lent many of its words to our language, served as the medium of instruction and language of literature.
- Our songs, corridos, and moro-moros were mostly about the legends and traditions from Europe.
- Ancient literature was translated and became available in Tagalog and other dialects.
- Grammar books were published in different Filipino languages such as Tagalog, Ilocano, and Visayan.
- Several magazines and periodicals were written in religious light and tone.
- The Christian Doctrine (Doctrina Cristiana) - This was the first Tagalog and Spanish book published in the Philippines in 1593 in Xylography.
- Nuestra Senora del Rosario - This was the second book printed in the Philippines authored by Fr. Blancas de San Jose in 1602.
- Libro de los Cuatro Post Primeras de Hombre - This was the first book published in typography.
- Ang Barlaan at Josephat - This book was the first Biblical story published in the Philippines.
- The Passion - This book narrates the life and sufferings of Jesus Christ, and it is normally recited during the lent season.
- Urbana at Felisa - The father of Tagalog classic prose, Modesto de Castro authored this book.
- Ang Mga Dalit Kay Maria (Psalms for Mary) - This is a collection of songs praising Virgin Mary.
- TIBAG - This is a ritual to remind the people about the search of Saint Helena for the Holy Cross where Jesus Christ was nailed and died.
- LAGAYLAY - is a special occasion to get together during the month of May for the Pilarenos of Sorsogon
- Hablada which has a more dignified theme where the lines are spoken in a more deliberate manner showing the rhythmic measure of each verse and stanza
- A play where the search of Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph for an inn to deliver the baby Jesus is reenacted.
- An Easter Sunday play, usually held before sunrise, stages the meeting of the Risen Jesus Christ and His Mother.
- A dramatic entertainment performed during dark nights.
- A musical comedy or melodrama.
- A chant in free verse by a grieving person beside the corpse of the dead.
- A brief yet exaggerated musical comedy wherein the characters depicted came from the lower class.
- A play held in every city fiesta for the individuals to enjoy and commemorate their Christianity
- A poetic competition where a tradition is performed based on a legend about a princess who dropped her ring into the middle of the ocean and who offered her hand in marriage to anyone who can find it.
- A poetic debate about a socially-relevant topic or issue. This is held in honor of Francisco “Balagtas” Baltazar.