CONTEMPORARY

CONTEMPORARY
PERFORMINGARTS
PERFORMING ARTS
and LITERATURE
and LITERATURE
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In thePHILIPPINES
PHILIPPINES
 This part tackles performing arts and literature in the country starting
from the 1970’s up to present, which are commonly integrated as artworks.
Literature refers to works showing ideas and emotions that are creatively
thought of and stated. On the other hand, the performing arts include music,
dance, theater, and cinema/film.
Just like in the visual arts in the country, various influences led to further
development of performing arts and literature. In fact, most art works, such as
songs, dance, and films that we encounter nowadays are heavily influenced by
the Americans. However, there are also art works that are influenced by
Europeans.
However, another important thing to note is that some ethnic and
traditional performing art forms and literary forms still exist today. It is good
to go back to these art forms just like how the Western-influenced performing
art forms and literary forms are appreciated. These do not only reflect cultural
identity as a Filipino and as an Asian, but may also inspire people to use these
as opportunities in enhancing creativity.
 LITERATURE
Literature is considered to be a whole bulk written works. However, another definition of literature
means a body of works that show “the best that has been thought and said,” or works that signify
the highest achievements of a particular culture. Contemporary Philippine literature has been
described as focusing on evoking social consciousness. Creative writing during the Martial Law era
was said to be confrontational in highlighting social and political issues.
Creative writing also became more organized during that time. Academic institutions began
offering Creative Writing as one of their respective undergraduate degree program offerings.
Organizations, such as Unyan ng mga Manunulat na Pilipino and Pambansng Unyan ng mga
Manunulat, were established. Literary publishing and later, number of publications, proliferated.
Other section such as women, members of LGBT community, peasants, and workers began writing.
TYPES and ELEMENTS
of LITERATURE
These creative works can be divided into two: poetry and
prose. Poetry refers to expressing a feeling or an idea using
figurative or symbolic language in verse. One can take note
of the following elements when reading poetry:
 MEANING
A writer can use the
following in order to express
his or her feelings or ideas:
technical terms, idiom,
dialect, new words, allusion,
and connotation.
FIGURATIVE
LANGUAGE
This mainly consist of simile,
metaphor, and other figures of
speech that can be used in
order to express something in
a different way aside from its
literal meaning.
IMAGERY
This consists of
descriptions and details
that can trigger the
readers senses
(sight,hearing, smell etc.).
 SOUND AND
RHYTHM
These elements make use of the spoken
nature of poetry. Sound can refer to the
emphasis on certain words or rhymes.
Rhythm is the just a position of beats or
the sound pattern of the work. On the
other hand, prose refers to literature that
is not poetry. Prose has two categories.
Prose may be informative or persuasive.
RHYME-is the repitition of similar sounds in two or more words. In poetry
these words are usually at the end of a line and help create a certain
rhythm.
Example: tree, me, see, be, flee all rhyme because they end with the same
sound.
Match the rhyming words below. The first one is done for you.
1. Squeak shuttle
2. Pray stray
3. Sharpen hour
4. Phone boat
5. Empower peak
6. Helpful stone
7. Strange open
8. Motion range
9. Puddle cupful
10.Note lotion
 ELEMENTS OF
ESSAY
Essay- the essay explains insights and
information using description,
narration, and humor.
THEME OR
CONTENT

This pertains to the

general thought or idea
of the whole
composition. In
addition, the motive
and goal of the writer is
 STYLE

Writing style refers to to

the choices of words and
sentence structures use
to convey the message
and hold the attention of
the reader.
FORM AND
STRUCTURE
The sequence of topic and
transitions that make up the
whole essay reflects the form.
Or it may be describe something
from the imagination of the
artist, such as short story or
novel