Filipino Authors
He was born in 1917, a master of English and infused Baroque and Spanish-flavored elegance into his works.
Who is NicK Joaquin?
This musical tradition involves serenading a loved one, typically under their window.
What is Harana?
The laughter of children echoed in the playground, a joyful symphony of youthful exuberance.
What is auditory imagery?
It is associated with humorous and relatable stories about the romantic and personal lives of women.
What is chick-lit?
The laws of motion and universal gravitation are associated with this English physicist and mathematician.
Who is Isaac Newton?
His pen name is "Doveglion," brought innovation to poetry with the introduction of the "reversed consonance rhyme scheme."
Who is Jose Garcia Villa?
This traditional poetic form, characterized by seven-syllable lines, is often used to express thoughts and emotions.
What is Ambahan?
The old, creaky door swung open, revealing a room bathed in soft, golden light.
What is visual imagery?
This succinct and compact form of storytelling delivers a complete narrative in just a few hundred words.
What is flash fiction?
This masterpiece depicts a woman with an enigmatic expression.
What is Mona Lisa?
This influential Filipino literary figure, known as Rio Alma, has been a staunch advocate for Filipino language and literature.
Who is Virgilio Almario?
This Tagalog term refers to a traditional lullaby often sung to cradle a child into a peaceful sleep.
What is Hele?
The athlete's powerful strides propelled him forward, each step connecting with the track like a rhythmic drumbeat.
What is kinesthetic imagery?
Challenging traditional notions of storytelling, seamlessly integrates sequential art with text, offering a complex and immersive reading experience.
What is graphic novel?
The co-founder of Microsoft, who played a key role in the personal computer revolution.
Who is Bill Gates?
He sparked change in the Philippines with his writings and push for independence.
Who is Jose Rizal?
These are Kalinga songs that traditionally accompany the rhythmic pounding of rice in a mortar as part of the rice-pounding process.
What is Mambayu?
In the bustling market, the cacophony of vendors shouting, wheels rolling, and people chatting formed a lively soundtrack to the urban scene.
What is auditory imagery?
Blending factual information with narrative techniques, allows writers to explore real-life events and experiences in a compelling and literary manner.
What is creative non-fiction?
This European city is known for its canals, historic architecture, and vibrant art scene.
Where is Amsterdam?
This Filipino novelist and activist, born in 1903, penned "Luha ng Buwaya" and fought ardently for social justice.
Who is Amado V. Hernandez?
This communal drinking practice, often accompanied by a lively song of Cebuanos.
What is Tagay?
The cityscape at night sparkled like a mosaic of lights, with buildings reaching for the sky and the streets alive with the glow of neon signs.
What is visual imagery?
Term for this experimental novel form that mirrors the brevity and informality of digital communication.
What is text-talk novel?
The body's central control system, this organ weighs about 3 pounds and has billions of neurons.
What is helium?