Philippines

 Si Mabuti ni Genoveva Endozo- Matute

 Narrative Conventions- techniques used by the author in making meaning in the
fiction.
 Backstory- tells the events of the story that happens before.
 Point-of view- narrative convention which tells from whose perspective is the
story told.
 Feminism- create awareness to the rights of man and women. It uplifts women
goals by defining equality.
 New Historicism- deals with the cultural context during the writing of the piece
of literature.
 Emotional Appeal- used by the author to create emotional response among his
reader or audience
 Metaphor or Simile- used to create comparison to feel the connection in the
story.
 Sensory Detail- forms and creates mental images of scenes using descriptive
words.
 Persuasive Writing- should use to convinced the readers.
 Feminist Literature- often associated with literary pieces written by women that
deals with women in the society.
 Mabuti- is an ordinary public school teacher who is trying to make her students
realized the importance of studying. She always says “Mabuti”
 The title of the story speaks to the story itself. It is all about the life of a teacher
named Mabuti and how she handles the problem of a teacher and a mother to her
child.

 Tata Selo ni Rogelio Sikat

 Paulik-ulik- pagdadalawang isip
 Tinungkod- pinalo ng isang bagay
 Naembargo- nasamsam
 Istaked- kulungan
 Propitaryo- may-ari ng lupa
 Cabesa- pinuno
 Lilik- kasangkapang panggapas na may pabalikukong talim at may ngiping gaya
ng sa lagari.
 The story showed the concept of old ones being incompetent weak and obsolete to
make a beneficial life as if they were not the ones who shaped the succeeding
generations.
 Tells the story of those who are judged inferior and are oppressed by
discriminatory societal standards on a daily basis.
  Formalism or New Criticism- uses close reading of a piece of literature. It is
formulated by the information and details of the piece itself.
 Formalist- focused on rhetorical and logical connections within the writing.
 Morning in Nagrebcan by Manuel E. Arguilla
 Story goats- domestic animals
 Clay stove- predominantly sand, merely enough clay Whore- a prostitute Bitch-
a female dog
 Symbol- stands for something else, to give deeper and significant meaning to
their content or story
 The story shows us the beauty of nature. It also tell us how people live with nature
like those who live in farms and hills
 A tropical early morning in Nagrebcan, as people began their regular routines
 Baldo has just awaken and has playing with his puppy, a white one with black
patches, his favorite of the five.
 Manuel Estabilla Arguilla
 Nagrebcan, June 17, 1911- beheaded, Manila Chinese Cemetery
 was an ilokano writer in English, patriot and martyr
 known for his widely anthologized short story.

Vietnam
 The Cherished Daughter
 Types of Poetry
 Lyric Poetry
 Narrative poetry
 Descriptive Poetry
 Subtypes
 Sonnet
 Haiku
 Elegy
 Limerick
 Ballad
 Ode
 Epic
 Sound Devices
 Alliteration
 Consonance
 Rhyme
 Assonance
 Onomatopoeia
  Rhythm
 Figurative Devices
 Simile
 Metaphor
 Irony
 Metonymy
 Synecdoche
 The Vietnamese culture presents a family have a major voice in the selection of
wives and husbands of their children, in which they are arranging through
matrimonial agents (called maidongs).
 It shows the values of respect and obedience is widely evident wherein the
daughter quietly accepts the family’s tradition and culture
 The value of the mother’s challenges is just enough given that they are following
a certain culture.
 A School Boy’s Apology by Le Than Huan
 The author describes a boy who wants to enjoy his youth and live with his dream.
A boy who is hoping to see what future wait for him.
 The persona in the poem had been through traumatic experience and its hunting
him. He is apologizing for the reason that this trauma might sometimes get out of
hand.
 The character in the story also described the chaos happening inside his mind
during the class. His thoughts reflected that of being lost and hopeless in the
middle of the war.
 Inside Submarines by Phan Nhien Hao
 Phan Nien Hao- born in Kantum Vietnam in 1967. Author of two collections of
poem in Vietnamese
 Submarines- watercraft vehicle that can operate under the sea.
 The lives of the crew inside submarine were described as really tough as they are
confined in a space and their lives are at stake as they are not sure of what they
will encounter deep in the ocean.
 Someone mentioned in the poem is the captain of the submarine which represents
God.
 We are all living with uncertainty of what future holds us.
 MYANMAR

 Close Proximity by Journal Kyaw Ma Ma Lay

 Mental Health- includes our emotional, psychological, and social well- being. It
affects how we think, feel and act.
- It also helps to determine how we handle stress, relate to
others, and make choices. It is important at every stage of life,
from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
 Mental health is very important because it impacts our thoughts, behaviors and
how we react to certain emotions.
 Ma Thaw, Daw Pan U, as well as U Po Sein were all fed up with their lives.
 Ma Thaw being fed up with the awkward relationship between her parents, who
act as strangers even though living in the same roof.
 U Po Sein was fed up as well because of the thoughts of him having to live with
his ungrateful wife as he describes her.
 Daw Pan U was also fed up with staying in a house where U Po Sein lives. It
drains her and she hate to grow bigger as time passed by.
 They all have to live in hate and never with peace of mid. There was never a time
that they are given a chance to spill out their thought mainly because of their egos.
 Factors Contributing to Mental health
- Biological factor, such as gene ir brain chemistry
- Life experiences or trauma and family history if mental health
problem
 The Kindergarten Teacher (Aung Thinn)
 The Kindergarten Teacher- it is about how a kindergarten teacher inspired a
university lecturer
- It also tackled about a game of what a good teacher
is and how hard it is to be a kindergarten teacher
- They need to deal not just with the young students
but as well as their parents.
 The Wedding Reception
 Group of people dressed in their best stood in the narrow lane, necks stretching to
catch a glimpse of the car coming towards them on the bumpy roads.
 The story Focuses on the wedding reception right after the wedding proper
 It depicts the real-life scenario in a wedding, the simplicity, conflicts, unexpected
problems, thought of guests, couple, and etc. that commonly take place
 BRUNEI
 The Land of the Sultanate Kingdom
 The Oilfield Labourers
 Flat- displays few character traits and often does not change in the story
 Round- has complex traits with distinct personality, background and motive
 Dynamic- goes through a dramatic change as a character
 Static- has traits which do not change throughout the story

 Yazid is a round character having complex traits and distinct personality,

background and motive. He was physically and mentally.

 The culture of Brunei that are shown in the fiction are how they value their works.

 Life is beautiful but we have to be prepared to deal with trials and difficulties,
which can help us be successful.

 Hardships, trials, problems are just a reminder of how success and happiness can
be tricky and thus, not to feel displeased and discourages but rather remember that
these hardships are just temporary.

 Burneo’s Green Heart

 Den- comfortable room or place
 Neoclassical- constituting a revival or adaptation of the classical especially in
literature, music and arts.
 Oasis- a pleasant or peaceful area
 Tranquility- a state of peace or quiet
 Comport- to behave in a particular way
 Sultanate- place rules by a sultan
 The poem shows how they admire their beautiful country. They see their country
as a precious gem that they treasured and cared so much.
 The citizens of Brunei are like Filipinos because of their hospitality that will make
you feel loved and accepted.
 The monikers fit Brunei as it is also known as the Nation of Brunei, The Adobe of
Peace, might find itself hard-pressed to retain the moniker with its foray into such
as draconian legal system.
 Travel Brunei Darussalam Poem by John Tiong Chunghoo
 Brunei Darussalam is a beautiful and rich country in Southeast Adia
  The persona in the poem values the country through showing us the fascinating
nature and culture in Brunei and telling us the poignant experience that built the
beauty of the country.

Thailand
 Khrup/krap- end of sentences for men to show respect and politeness
 Ka/kap- end of sentences for women to show respect and politeness
 Boatman’s Love Song
 It is about boatman’s love that is described as real and deeply as he was strongly
praising her it is a love confession of a man towards the woman he loves.
 Friend Zone- a thai film of two longtime friend who start to have romantic
feelings for each; released March 20, 2019.
 Film Review- critical judgment of a motion picture.
 Genre- kind or type of film
 Synopsis- gist or summary of the film
 Characterization- development or portrayal of the characters.
 Sound- essential aspect of the fil and is consist of
 Speech- voice of the actors
 Music- soundtrack or song laid of the film
 Sound effect- embedded sound
 Cinematography- manipulation of the filmstrip and photographic image
by the camera
 Production Design- refers to the costume and makes up matched to the
character.
 Three Line Poem ; Uten Mahamid Translated by: Mui Poopoksakul
 Haiku- a type of story form poetry originated from Japan.
 Paraphrase- restatement of an original text or passage.
 Original Phrase- only those you love most can hurt you the most.

 Summary Collection of Thai Century Literatures

 Smile of the Rice Goddess by (Chiranan Pitpreecha)
 Champoon by (Dhep Mahapaorayais)
 Maum by ( Kukrit Pramoj)
 The Barbs by (Phaitoon Thanya)
 What is Such Forging by (Ujjeni
 A Poet’s Pledge 1 & 2
 E-san by (Nai Pee)
 Mere Movement by (Nowarat Pangpaiboon)
 Arrival of Nirvana at Egg-Noodle Shop by (Mantri Sriyong)