Cebuano Literature

He is considered the father of Cebuano letters and later known as its sugilambong or novel.

• Marcel Navarra

• Tito Sotto

• Vicente Sotto

• Resil Mojares

In contrast with its term, Cebuano Literature focuses not on the person's origin rather it focuses on the language/dialect being used.

• True

• Not True

• False

• Not so sure.

Garay, Harito, Tigmo, and Panultihon were poetic forms specifically described by Jesuit ___________.

• Francisco Alwina

• Francisco Alsina

• Francisco Alzina

• Francisco Balagtas

The generic form for poetry is balak, characterized by the presence of an enigma or metaphor called balaybay or sambingay.

• True

• Not True

• False

• Not so sure.

Another important influence of the Spanish period is found in the plays called ________ (known also as moromoro because of its anti-Muslim theme)

• Sinambit

• Sinambay

• Linambit

• Linambay

The written literature became significant only in the late 19th century.

• True

• Not true

• False

• Not so sure.

The longest poetic form is the ______, a verse rendering of the life and suffering of Jesus Christ that is read during Lent.

• Senakulo

• Pasyon

• Moro-moro

• Sarsuela

Secular narratives or corridos were composed in Cebuano, but only the prose versions survive, like “Doce Pares sa Pransiya“ and “Sa Pagmando ni Hari Arturo.

• True

• Not true

• False

• Not so sure.

He is considered the father of the modern short story in Cebuano.

• Marcelino "Marcel" Navarra

• Resil Mojares

• Vicente Sotto

• Marcel Mojares

She is best known for her poem "Bonsai" which theme includes love.

• Edith Tiempe

• Editha Tiempo

• Edith Tiempo

• Editha Tiempe