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21st Century Lesson 1

The document discusses the definition and significance of literature, highlighting its various forms such as legends, fables, epics, and oral literature. It outlines the characteristics of pre-Spanish and pre-colonial literature in the Philippines, emphasizing oral traditions and folk songs. Additionally, it notes the influence of Spanish colonization on Philippine literature, including the introduction of the Roman alphabet and religious themes.

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21st Century Lesson 1

The document discusses the definition and significance of literature, highlighting its various forms such as legends, fables, epics, and oral literature. It outlines the characteristics of pre-Spanish and pre-colonial literature in the Philippines, emphasizing oral traditions and folk songs. Additionally, it notes the influence of Spanish colonization on Philippine literature, including the introduction of the Roman alphabet and religious themes.

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21st CENTURY b.

Legend - a traditional story that is popularly regarded


as historical but is not proven to be true
LESSON 1
- traditional story or group of stories told about a
What is Literature?
particular person or place
 It is the body of written works produced in a
c. Fable- uses animals as characters conveying a moral.
particular language, country, or age.
 Writings having excellence of form or expression Example: Si Langgam at si Tipaklong
and expressing ideas of permanent or universal
Si Kuneho at si Pagong
interest.
 Written works, especially those considered of d. Epic- is a long narrative poem recounting the deeds of
superior or lasting artistic merit. a legendary hero.
 Literature is the total of preserved writings
belonging to a given language or people. Example:

Pre - Spanish Literature Biag ni LAM-ANG (ILOKANO)

 It existed before the Spanish occupation in the Bidasari (MINDANAO)


1500s Ibalon (Bikol)
 It is oral in nature which contains mostly about
the life of the Filipino people in the ancient
times UNDERSTANDING LITERARY HISTORY
 The sources of literature are usually the native
town folk Literature in this period may be classified as religious
prose and poetry and secular prose and poetry.
Pre – Colonial Period
Spanish Influences on Philippine Literature
1. Oral Literature
The first Filipino alphabet, called ALIBATA, was replaced
a. Riddle- it is a statement that contains superficial by the Roman alphabet. Also, the teaching of the
words that functions figuratively and metaphorically and Christian Doctrine became the basis of religious
is usually uttered in a form of question. (e.g. Kay lapit na practices. European legends and traditions brought here
sa mata, di mo pa nakikita) became assimilated in our songs, corridos, and moro-
b. Proverbs/ Mga salawikain- a short saying that is moros.
widely used to express an obvious truth Folk Song
(e.g. Kung ano ang puno siya rin ang bunga. Huwag It manifests the artistic feelings of the Filipinos and
gawin sa iba ang ayaw mong gawin sa iyo .) shows their innate appreciation for and love of beauty.
2. Folk Songs -these are folk lyrics that are usually The examples are Leron-Leron Sinta, Pamulinawen,
chanted Dandansoy, Sarong Banggi, and Atin Cu Pung Sing-sing.

a. Oyayi o Hele/Lullabies Recreational Plays

b. Rawitdawit/Drinking songs There were many recreational plays performed by


Filipinos during the Spanish times. Almost all of them
c. Kundiman/Love songs-awit ng pag-ibig (e.g. were in a poetic form such Cenaculo, Panunuluyan,
Dandansoy) Salubong and Zarzuela.
d. Songs of death/ Dung- aw awit sa patay

e. Dalit o Himno/ Religious songs

f. Kumintang- awit sa pakikidigma

g. Diona- awit sa kasal

3. Folk tales/ Mga Kwentong bayan

-are part of oral traditions which means they originated


in the era before literacy and are passed down verbally
from generation to generation.

a. Myth- a well-known story which was made up in the


past to explain natural events or to justify religious
beliefs or customs.

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