A. Read and analyze the following statements about the story, Sinigang.

Check the
appropriate column that corresponds to the correct answer. Afterward, support your answer by
taking some lines from the story, or from the background of the author. Limit your answers to
3-5 sentences only.

STATEMENTS AGREE DISAGREE EVIDENCE

The narrator uses -The author drew on the

flashbacks in the story to narrator's previous
reveal how the character experiences to recall the
feels towards his father. events of the burial,
especially their family
troubles. We may
empathize with Liza's
feelings, experience her
inner conflicts in some
way, and gain a deeper
grasp of her personality
through this form of
POV. Much like she did
in paragraph 6 of the
novel, Liza recalls her
experience attending her
brother's funeral.

“Sinigang” is a non-fiction -Because of the narrator's

work that deals with activities in various parts
family issues. of the short narrative,
particularly lines 54 to
58, the one-word title
Sinigang implied
procedural dialogue in
the text, which is a fair
assumption. Readers can
access the narrator's
stream of consciousness
as well as her short- and
long-term flashbacks by
following each stage of
the sinigang production
 process. The title
foreshadows the taste
combination that
represents the narrator's
general tone of hatred
toward her father's
adultery and echoes
Liza's experience at the
wake. Sinigang has a
deliciously unusual
flavor that is a beautiful
blend of fruity sourness
and meaty smack that
occasionally bursts out
in the bud, but more
often than not produces
a pleasantly distinct
flavor to the delicacy.

The development of -Liza told her Tita

events in Loleng

the story showcases the about what happened at

sense of betrayal and her half-brother's burial
dishonesty and acceptance when she met her
in the family. father's mistress, which
reminded her of their
past, where her father
betrayed them for
having another family.
And then she remembers
seeing and hearing her
father talking to a boy,
who is his son from
another woman, in the
past. The story's
structure makes it easy
for readers to
understand the story's
background.
The use of sentences in the -The story, in my
story does not follow the opinion, follows
rules of Standard English. standard English rules.
Correct grammar,
punctuation, and
spelling were used
throughout the story. It
also used proper
narrating and speaking
techniques. The story
also includes language
elements such as noun
repetition, metaphor
pairing with the
protagonists'
experiences, and
phonological features.

The choice of words of the -The narrator uses

writer is simple. largely descriptive
Nevertheless, the words language, with a
effectively evoke emotions significant emphasis on
from the reader. details that may be
observed early on in the
story. when Liza is at the
wake in front of Lem's
coffin, notice how the
narrator employs rich
adjectives in conjunction
with adverbs to provide
a realistic picture of the
coffin. This type of
language is used
throughout the
narrative, arousing the
readers' senses to create
a clear imaginary image
of what is being
described, and it may
also boost the main

The content of the story is
revealed through the
experience, setting, and
language of the character.
The story used “sinigang”
to represent the Filipino
identity.
character's femininity as
she is discussed. If it
weren't for the father,
she would grow up in a
female-dominated
family.
-The narrative of the
story uses the main
character to highlight the
content of the story. Liza
recounts and reminisces
the events in their
family, such as her
father's habit of talking
to a boy on his phone.
The story's flow clearly
demonstrates the story's
topic.
-Marie Villaceran's short
story Sinigang has a
distinct blend of
procedural and narrative
discourses that leaves
the reader with a tinge
of sympathy for Liza, the
main character who also
serves as the story's
narrator, and antipathy
toward her struggles,
evoking a barrier that
appears to emotionally
separate her from her
father, as well as from
many parts of the plot.
Nonetheless, Liza makes
an effort to fill in the
 holes in her life in ways
she never wanted to do
but must due to
circumstance or choice.

Aside from the effects of - The main heroine

the father’s extra marital maintains her
affair, the story shows the composure and strength
unconditional love of in the face of family
siblings. strife, exemplifying her
domestic role as a
daughter in a Filipino
family, which requires
submission to and
compliance with parents'
expectations and
demands.

The personal experiences -The story's themes and

like, apologizing and experiences, such as
forgiving especially to the family troubles, can be
Filipino families are seen reflected in Filipino
reflected in the story. households. We may
also see Liza's father
apologizing to her for his
mistake in the story.
Although there are some
principles violated in the
story, other moral
characteristics displayed
by the characters, such
as love, truthfulness, and
selflessness, appeared to
warm the hearts of the
readers. It taught me
how powerful a real
apology can be in
persuading someone to
forgive someone who
has wronged them.
Whatever the depth of
 the wounds, all it took
was a single apology to
heal and close them.

The story shows -The story demonstrates

connection to the typical how the majority of
Filipino family. Filipino households are
affected by marital
infidelity. In these

examples, children were

largely impacted by their
parents' adultery. The
family's dilemma has left
them feeling misled,
uncertain, confused,
afraid, and furious, and
they may develop
anxiety or depression as
a result.

B. Analyze the plot based on its literary context. Use your own words. Avoid copy paste from
the internet.
Characters: (enumerate then determine if
they are: round or flat; dynamic or static)
Liza - She is the main character and the
narrator of the story. She plays a flat type of
character.
Meg - She is Liza's younger sister. She plays a
static type of character.
Tita Loleng - She is Liza's Aunt, the one who
teaches her how to cook sinigang. She plays a
flat type of character.
Liza's Father - Her father's extramarital affair
is one of the highlights of the story. He plays
around the type of character.
Liza's Mother - She is the main character's
mother. She plays a static type of character.
Sylvia - The one with whom Liza's father has
extramarital affairs. She plays a static type of
character.
Lem - Liza's half-brother who died of cancer.
He plays a static type of character.

Theme: -The theme of the story sinigang is about

family issues.

Lesson: - The moral lesson I learned was that

everyone makes mistakes in this world, no
matter how big or tiny; a mistake is a mistake,
and we should not accept that kind of
conduct in ourselves. However,

we must be able to forgive others.

Point of View: -Sinigang by Marie Aubrey J. Villaceran was

written in First Person Point of View Liza’s
POV.

What is the story’s conflict? (Identify also the - The fundamental tension of the story is her
type of conflict) father's adulterous affair with another lady,
which culminated in the birth of a child. This
 conflict harmed Liza's connection with her
father. Because the dispute is between Liza
and his father, it is a man versus man
situation.

The most exciting part of story: -The most intriguing aspect of the narrative
was when Sylvia, Liza's father's mistress,
emerged and confessed to her and asked for
forgiveness.

How did the story end? -The chapter concludes with Liza
remembering about their past when they
were still eating together with their father's
favorite food "sinigang."

C. Which between sinigang and adobo best represent the Filipino identity?
Sinigang, in my opinion, is the best Filipino cuisine that embodies the Filipino identity.
Sinigang can be more difficult to prepare than an adobo dish, and the ingredients for sinigang
are significantly more extensive than those for adobo. When making sinigang, you must
tenderize the meat while avoiding overcooking the vegetables. As a result, creating those foods
necessitates patience and effort, both of which are virtues shared by Filipinos. Furthermore,
sinigang perfectly represents Filipino cuisine. Filipinos enjoy a sour, boiling comfort supper
with fish, shrimp, vegetables, or beef. Adobo, on the other hand, can be quicker and faster to
create and comes in a variety of flavors. Furthermore, while adobo and sinigang are separate
Filipino dishes, they share a common component.