NEGROS ORIENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY

PHILIPPINE LITERATURE

NAME: __CRISTY MARRIE S. MELLA SCORE: _______________

SCHEDULE: __MWF 8:00-9:00 AM________
I. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING:

A. How did our ancestors preserve our literature in the Pre-colonial period?
Answer: By preserving through the generations both in the oral and written forms. In
written form, this vast corpus of literature is spread over different languages and
scripts, and on different kinds of material like birch bark, palm leaf, cloth, wood,
stone and paper.
B. Give at least one literary piece from the Pre-colonial period and explain what
values can we learn from the literary piece.
Answer: Noli Me Tangere - it teaches us the values of wisdom, fighting what is right,
and loving our country. This novel is being taught in school in order to not repeat the
history itself by learning how to love our country and to empower the youth as the
catalyst of change for our country.

II. Read carefully, identify the following answers based on the given descriptions.
Write your answers before the item.

1. It is a long narrative that tells about the heroic deed of a person that goes into an
adventure.
Answer: Epic poem
2. A simple, concrete, traditional saying that expresses a perceived truth based on
common sense or experience.
Answer: Proverb
3. A question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in
ascertaining its answer or meaning, typically presented as a game.
Answer: Riddle
4.  A folklore genre that typically consists of a story passed down from generation
to generation orally.
Answer: Folktale or Folk tale
5. The story of Malakas at si Maganda is an example of _______.
Answer: Myth

III. Answer the following:

Riddles:
1. Isang balong malalim, punong-puno ng patalim.
Answer: bibig (mouth)
2.  Limang puno ng niyog, isa’y matayog.
Answer: daliri (fingers)
 3. Nang hatakin ko ang baging, nagkagulo ang mga matsing.
Answer: kampana (large bell)
4. Dalawang batong maitim, malayo ang dinarating.
Answer: mata (eyes)
5. Dalawang balon, hindi malingon.
Answer: tainga (ears)
Proverbs: Explain what is being implied on the given proverbs.
1. Kung may tinanim, may aanihin.
Answer: Meaning to say, our future will be the result of the effort we put in today. This
proverb is something that we tend to think about on a daily basis. It’s a sort of, not really about
hard work but I think it reflects the outcomes of putting hard work into things that we want to
do. The way I see it is that, if we are willing to put a lot of effort into perfecting a certain thing
and that is like planting the seed for which will be harvested that can be a good grade or to
perform well for what I was working.
2. Hangga't makitid ang kumot, matutong mamaluktot.
Answer: Meaning to say if your blanket is too short to cover you completely with your legs
straight, bend them so that you fit. In other words, learn how to adapt to your environment and
be satisfied with what you have. If you have less in life, learn to be frugal until you come to the
point when you can spare some money for a little bit of luxury. This proverb speaks of learning
how to endure hardships. It teaches of knowing how to adjust in times of crisis. It would remind
us of the value of spending accordingly and adjusting to the situation.