Pre Spanish Period 21st

At the end of the lesson, the students should
be able to:
a. Identify the Pre-Spanish and Spanish
Literature
b. Differentiate dimensions of Pre-Spanish and
Spanish Literature
c. Show a sense of adaptability of the Philippine
literary history.
Pre- Spanish literature is characterized by:
A.Legends
B.Folk tales
C.Epics
D.Folk songs
E.Chants
F.Proverbs and sayings
OTHER FORMS OF PRE-SPANISH POETRY
• EPIGRAMS
• RIDDLES
• MAXIMS
EPIGRAMS (salawikain)
These have been customarily used and
served as laws or rules on good behavior
by our ancestors. To others these are like
allegories for parables that impart lessons
for the young.
RIDDLES (bugtong)
These are made up of one or
more measured lines with
rhymes and may consists of
four to 12 syllables.
EXAMPLE:
May binti, walang hita
May tuktok, walang mukha.
(Has leg, no thigh,
Has top, No face)
CLASSROOM RULES:
Listen when others are talking
Work quietly
Need to be heard? Raise your Hand
Use appropriate and professional language at
all times.
Be respectful
MAXIMS
Some are rhyming couplets with
verses of 5,6, or 8 syllables, each
line having the same number of
syllables.
A maxim is a rule that connects
an action to the reasons for the
action ( a motivation, goal,
context).
• It’s better to be safe,
than sorry.
• One man’s meat is
another man’s poison.
Sa marunong umunawa
Sukat ang ilang salita
THE SPANISH PERIOD (1565-1898)
The Spanish colonization of the Philippines
started during the time of Miguel Lopez de
Legaspi, the first Spanish governor-general
on the Philippines. Literature started to
flourish during his time.
1. The first Filipino alphabet
called ALIBATA was
replaced by the Roman
Alphabet.
2. The teaching of the
Christian Doctrine became
the basis of religious
practices.
3. The Spanish language which
became the literary language
during this time lent many of
its words to our language.
4. European legends and
traditions brought here became
assimilated in our songs,
Corridos and Moro-moros.
5. Ancient literature was
collected and translated to
Tagalog and other dialects.
6. Many grammar books
were printed in Filipino,
like Tagalog, Ilokano and
Visayan.
1. ANG DOCTRINA CRISTIANA (the Christian doctrine )
The first book printed in the

Philippines in 1593 in xylography. It
was written by Fr. Juan De Placencia
and Fr. Domingo Nieva in Tagalog
2. ANG BARLAAN AT JOSAPHAT
A biblical story printed in the Philippines
and translated to Tagalog from Greek by
Fr. Antonio de Borja. It is believed to be
the first Tagalog novel published in the
Philippines.
3. THE PASSION
A book about the life and

sufferings of Jesus Christ.
It is read only during lent.
4. ANG MGA DALIT KAY MARIA
(psalms for Mary)
A collection of songs praising the

Virgin Mary. It was popular
during the Maytime “ Flores de
Mayo” festival.
RECREATIONAL PLAYS
Play may be defined as active and

passive recreational activities that
allow us to develop our physical,
social, emotional and moral capacities.
EXAMPLE OF RECREATIONAL PLAYS
CENACULO- a dramatic
performance to commemorate the
passion and death of Jesus Christ.
There are two kinds: Cantada and
EXAMPLE OF RECREATIONAL PLAYS
ZARZUELA- considered the father of
the drama, it is musical comedy or
melodrama in three acts which dealt
with man’s passions and emotions like
THE MORO-MORO
The Moro-Moro is presented also on
a special stage. This is performed
during town fiestas to entertain
people and to remind them of their
DUPLO
A poetic joust in speaking and
reasoning. The roles are taken
from the bible and from
proverbs and sayings.
BALAGTASAN
A contest of skills in debate on a
particular topic or issue. Replace
the DUPLO in honor to Francisco
“Balagtas” Baltazar.
THE AWIT AND THE CORRIDO
The Corrido is in octosyllabic verse
The Awit is in dodecasyllabic verse.
The Corridos were usually on legends or stories from
European countries like France, Spain, Italy and Greece.
The Awit are fabricated stories from writers’ imagination
although the setting and characters are European.
THE AWIT AND THE CORRIDO
The corrido refers to narration
The Awit refers to chanting
The Corrido and the Awit are both
referred to as narrative poetry.

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At the end of the lesson, the students should

The first book printed in the

A book about the life and

A collection of songs praising the

Play may be defined as active and

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