Philippine Literature in the Spanish Period

Religious Literature

1

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

2

Verses which are found in the novenas and the catechisms. usually used for prayers and reflections. 

Meditative Verse

3

A book which narrates the sufferings of Jesus, this includes the life, death, and resurrection of Christ.

The Passion (Ang Pasyon)

4

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)

5

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

Dramatic Forms

1

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.

Sarsuwela

Zarzuela 

2

Isang dulang nagsasalaysay ng buhay at kamatayan ng Poong Hesukristo.

Kadalasang ginaganap sa lansangan o bakuran ng simbahan tuwing Mahal na Araw.

Senakulo

3

Isang matandang dulang kastila na naglalarawan ng pakikipaglaban ng Espanya sa mga Muslim noong unang panahon

Moro-moro or comedia de capa y espada

4

Which dramatic form was used to propagate Catholic teachings and the Spanish colonial agenda through entertainment?

Komedya

5

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.

Literary Contributions

1

Which poetic form is a verbal joust or debate traditionally performed during wakes?

Duplo

2

A poetic debate; topics include social issues, love, and politics.

Balagtasan

3

What narrative poem is often characterized by tales of chivalry and adventure?
It has a form of  octosylllabic verse. 

Corrido

4

A narrative poem, with dodecasyllabic verse, typically focuses on love and heroism, often with a slower tempo.

Awit

5

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

Prominent Writers

1

Tinaguriang "Prinsipe ng mga Manunulang Pilipino".

Francisco Balagtas (AKA, Francisco Baltazar)

2

The founder of the Katipunan, wrote the poem “Pag-ibig sa Tinubuang Lupa.”

Andres Bonifacio (1863–1897)

3

A prolific writer since the age of 7 years old. wrote various novels which sparked the flame of revolution. 

Dr. Jose P. Rizal

4

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)

5

Known as the “mother of Philippine women’s literature,” was a poet in both Ilocano and Spanish.

Leona Florentino (1849-1884)