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- term derives from the Latin word “litaritura” which means “writing formed with letters - an enduring expression of significant human experiences, written in words, well-chosen and arranged.

Elevates the spirit and the soul and thus have the power to motivate and inspire

- Based on oral traditions. Crude on Ideology and phraseology. - period in Philippine literature history represented the ethos of the people before the arrival of the huge cultural influence.

Has an aesthetic appeal to everyone and thus possesses a sense of beauty

Refers to the modernist period in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. - period where literature was written, explained, and spoken

It is determined by a written work’s ability to stand the test of time.

Stimulates critical thinking that enriches the mental processes of abstract and reasoning.

It unravels and conjures man’s emotional power to define symbolism

Refers to the distinct way the author expresses his or her thoughts.

Firm establishment of the English of instruction. - The Philippines had a great leap in education and culture.

Has two classifications: Religious and Secular. - Introduced Spanish as the medium of communication. - Planted seeds of Nationalism

The use of Filipino language was mandated. Fiction prevailed over poetry - Filipino literature was given a break during this period.

One of the early Filipino writers in the English language. - Ranked as leading literary critic in the Philippines - An essayist

is a figure of speech in which an idea or thing is given human attributes and/or feelings or is spoken of as if it were human. Example: - My alarm yelled at me this morning. - My phone is not cooperating with me today.

A figure of speech in which two essentially dissimilar objects or concepts are expressly compared with one another through the use of “like” or “as.” Example: - Life without love is like a tree without blossoms or fruit. - Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. (Albert Einstein)

R is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things. As a literary device,______creates implicit comparisons without the express use of “like” or “as.” Example: - Laughter is the best medicine. - You are a breath of fresh air.

Is a rhetorical device that features repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive sentences, phrases, or clauses. Example: - Be bold. Be brief. Be gone. - I wish I may; I wish I might

Is a poetic phrase or speech made by a character that is addressed to a subject that is not literally present in the literary work. The subject may be dead, absent, an inanimate object, or even an abstract idea. Example: - Alarm clock, please don’t fail me. - Heaven help us.

is the deliberate changing of normal word order for emphasis or another rhetorical effect. Example: - “Powerful you have become. The dark side I sense in you.” - (Yoda) - Bright he was not.

An ordinary writing style in literature - Written using grammatical sentences, which forms a paragraph.

Is the feeling that the writer is trying to evoke in their readers—feelings like calm, anxiety, joy, or anger.

R is any person, animal, or figure represented in a literary work.

- The location and time frame in which the action of a narrative takes place.

The main idea or underlying meaning a writer explores in a novel, short story, or other literary work.

Plot - The sequence of ______

This is the moment the author introduces/or begins to develop the predominant conflict (problem or issue) between the antagonist and protagonist.

These are the series of actions, complications, and/or events that strengthen the conflict through the story which will be linked to the main character.

Of the revised penal code- Concubinage - committed by a husband and should be charged together with the other woman or concubine. And if the husband will bring the concubine to the married couple's house.

These events provide the immediate effects/or outcomes from the decision made in the climax

Often viewed at the most exciting moment of the story- because it is the moment the protagonist must face his or her conflict.

This is the moment the reader will see a shift in the character’s attitude/or mindset, and/or it will provide the point of closure.

A story is quite simply the ending. All plot conflicts have been resolved and the story is able to conclude without any outlying questions that a reader may have.

Of the revised penal code- Adultery - committed by a wife and should be charged together with the other man who have done sexual intercourse

A woman with whom a man cohabits without being married

She was born and raised in Tacloban City, - Studied journalism and comparative literature in the University of the Philippines (UP), and has taught in UP, Ateneo De Manila University, and Miriam College. - Works for an international NGO, where she heads the research programs for Southeast Asia and writes global reports on labor rights issues.