A type of poem where its intention is to attract readers to read a certain book by giving praises and teach Spanish language to the Filipinos
Complimentary Verses
Isang melodrama na may kasamang awit at tugtog. May tatlong yugto at nauukol sa mga masisidhing damdamin tulad ng pag-ibig, paghihiganti, panibugho, pagkasuklam at iba pa.
Zarzuela
Which poetic form is a verbal joust or debate traditionally performed during wakes?
Tinaguriang "Prinsipe ng mga Manunulang Pilipino".
Francisco Balagtas (AKA, Francisco Baltazar)
Verses which are found in the novenas and the catechisms. usually used for prayers and reflections.
Meditative Verse
Isang dulang nagsasalaysay ng buhay at kamatayan ng Poong Hesukristo.
Kadalasang ginaganap sa lansangan o bakuran ng simbahan tuwing Mahal na Araw.
Senakulo
A poetic debate; topics include social issues, love, and politics.
Balagtasan
The founder of the Katipunan, wrote the poem “Pag-ibig sa Tinubuang Lupa.”
Andres Bonifacio (1863–1897)
The Passion (Ang Pasyon)
Isang matandang dulang kastila na naglalarawan ng pakikipaglaban ng Espanya sa mga Muslim noong unang panahon
Moro-moro or comedia de capa y espada
What narrative poem is often characterized by tales of chivalry and adventure?
It has a form of octosylllabic verse.
Corrido
A prolific writer since the age of 7 years old. wrote various novels which sparked the flame of revolution.
Dr. Jose P. Rizal
The first book printed in the Philippines in 1593. It was written by Fr. Juan de Placencia and Fr. Domingo Nieva in Tagalog and Spanish.
Christian Doctrine (Doctrina Christiana)
Which dramatic form was used to propagate Catholic teachings and the Spanish colonial agenda through entertainment?
Komedya
A narrative poem, with dodecasyllabic verse, typically focuses on love and heroism, often with a slower tempo.
Awit
A politician, poet, novelist, lawyer. Pen name: Justo Desiderio Magalang.
Famous for: Ninay (1885) – the first social novel in Spanish by a Filipino
Pedro A. Paterno (1857-1911)
Verses in novenas and catechisms tended to be written in the poetic form _______, an early form that resembled free verse, in that there was no fixed rhyme or meter,
Dalit
How did the Zarzuela influence modern Filipino theater and entertainment?
It laid the groundwork for musical dramas in the Philippines, blending local and foreign theatrical traditions.
Songs which represents or demonstrates life in a particular region. Each region had its song. It manifests the artistic feelings of the Filipinos.
Folk Songs
Known as the “mother of Philippine women’s literature,” was a poet in both Ilocano and Spanish.
Leona Florentino (1849-1884)