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Author: Rein Jul D. Consulado

Lay-out Artist: Herma C. Vejerano
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Introduction

21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World

Module aims to engage students in appreciation and critical study of
21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World,
encompassing their various dimensions, genres, elements, structures,
contexts, and traditions.

This module allows the students to embark on a journey from

Philippine regions to the different parts of the world through various
literary encounters.

Here, the learners will be accompanied by Lito and Letty, the ship
captains of Balangay ( an old name of a Philippine boat). Lito is a
Filipino Ship Captain who is in-charge of the local destinations. And
Letty is a Lady Ship Captain from other country. She is in-charge of
the tour abroad. Lito and Letty assist each other in every module visit.

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Legend

This Self Learning Kit is divided into 27 modules with varied parts and
respective icons:

Gearing Up
(Review)

Testing the Water

( Pre-test)

Leaving the Shore

( Priming Activity)

Rocking the Boat

( Activity Proper)

Plotting the Course

( Analysis)

Keeping Track
( Abstraction)

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Legend

Approaching Destination (Application)

Seeing the Lighthouse

( Reflection)

Dropping the Anchor

( Post Test)

Going Back to the Ocean

( Remediation)

Going Back to the Ocean

( Remediation)

Every module targets a specific Learning Competency and asks learners to

perform multiple tasks.

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Hello, dear student, our fellow voyager!
Welcome…

I’m Letty. Are you ready to set sail and

BEGIN your voyage with this module?

I’m Lito
Well, it’s time to GO
ABOARD to set your quest for
KNOWLEDGE in motion.
Have FUN!

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Horizon Overview

Learning Competency:

EN11Lit-Id-26.Infer literary meaning from literal language based on

usage.

The use of this module requires every learner to demonstrate understanding of

how the analysis of literary meaning from literal language based on usage can be of
help in writing a significant interpretation of different literary texts. At the end of the les-
son, you are expected to:

 recognize the literary meaning from the literal language based on usage;

 infer the literary meaning of the words in the text from its literal meaning based
from text; and

 share insights about the solution of poverty through an illustration.

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Connect with the Module:

Some reminders before
cruising:

Use the module with care especially in turning each

page.

Be reminded to answer the Pre-Test before moving on

to the Self-Learning Kit (SLK) Proper.

Read and understand the directions in every exercise.

Observe honesty in answering the tests and exercises

and in checking your answers.

Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of this mod-

ule.

Try to finish the task at hand before proceeding to the

next.

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Gearing Up

Studying and appreciating literary texts

from the different regions in the Philippines
written in different genres can make a Senior
High School learner like you, knowledgeable
and aware about Philippine literature.
How did you find the lessons in Module 5 ?
Were you able to discover the differences and
similarities between literary genres and the ones
from the earlier genres / periods?

For your next journey , we will guide

you on how to infer the literary meaning from
literal language based on usage that will
surely make learning more fun and
interesting.

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Testing the Waters

DIRECTION: Using the given answer sheet, darken the circle corresponding
to the letter of the correct answer for each item.

1. What is the complete name of Jose Rizal?

A. Jose Protacio Mercado Rizal Alonzo Y Realonda

B. Jose Promacio Mercado Rizal Alonzo Y Relalonda
C. Jose Promatio Mercado Rizal Azunsion Y Realonda
D. Jose Protacio Mercado Rizal Asuncion Y Realond

2. . When was Dr. Jose Rizal executed?

A. December 13, 1896

B. December 03, 1896
C. December 30, 1896
D. December 30, 1986

3. Who is Padre Faura in the life of Jose Rizal?

A. teacher of Dr. Jose Rizal

B. enemy of Dr. Jose Rizal
C. father of Dr. Jose Rizal
D. neighbor of Dr. Jose Rizal

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Testing the Waters

4.Where was Dr. Jose Rizal executed?

A. Cavite
B. Manila
C. Laguna
D. Makati

5. What did Dr. Jose Rizal do for our country?

A. He died for the sake of our country.

B. He made his statue for the Filipino people.
C. He built the Luneta Park in Manila.
D. He studied very well to become famous.

Let’s Navigate

What do you know about Jose Rizal?

Can we consider him as our National Hero? Do
you know a poem that is related about the life of
Jose Rizal? When you read a poem, how do you
infer its literary meaning?
Turn on the next page and begin your next
journey, as you infer the literary meaning of text
from its literal meaning.

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Leaving the Shore

Journey

DIRECTIONS : Read and study the lines from the song

“LEAD ME LORD”, sang by Gary Valenciano.
Then, answer the questions that follow.

LEAD ME LORD
Sang by Gary Valenciano

1. You are my light

2. You’re the lamp upon my feet
3. All The time ,my Lord I need you there
4. You are my light
5.I cannot live alone
6. Let me stay, by your guiding love
7. All through my life
8. Lead me Lord

1. In line 4 of the song , What is compared to the word “ You” ?

2. Does the word “light “ refer to an object that makes things visible?
3. Does the word “light” represent another meaning?

Were you be able to infer the literary meaning of

the word “light” ? Did you know that the reader can
conclude the literary meaning of the word from its
literal meaning based on usage?
Let’s continue with your journey to this poem
about the death of a hero. Go to the next page of the
module and discover more.
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Rocking the Boat

DIRECTIONS: Read and understand the poem. Choose the literal meaning of
the underlined words from the given options.

A. heavenly body
B. temporary place for souls
C. Spanish Missionary
D. hero

(1)Padre Faura Witnesses the Execution of Rizal

By Danton Remoto
And on this day
I stand on the roof
With the year beginning to turn,
Of the Ateneo Municipal,
Salt stings my eyes.
Shivering
I see Pepe,
On this December morning.

A blur
Months ago,
Between the soldiers
Pepe came to me
With their Mausers raised
In the Observatory.
And the early morning’s
I thought we would talk

(3)Star:
About the stars
Still shimmering
That do not collide
Even if millions of miles away,
In the sky:
The star itself
Instead, he asked me about (2) purgatory.

Is already dead.
(his cheeks still ruddy
From the sudden sun
After the bitter winters
In Europe.)

How did you find the poem? Were

you able to give the literal meaning of the
underlined words Padre Faura, purgatory, and
star? After identifying their literal meanings, can
you determine now their literary meanings? Go to
the next page to learn more about literal and
literary meanings.
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Plotting the Course

DIRECTIONS: Go back to the previous page and read

again the poem. Read and analyze each statement based
on how you understood the poem. . Write YES if you
agree on the statement or NO if you disagree.

1. Padre Faura is a Filipino Missionary . ________

2. Padre Faura is the professor of Dr. Jose P. Rizal. ________
3. Padre Faura represents the Filipinio people. ________
4. The word “Star” is compared to Dr. Jose P. Rizal. ________
5. The literal meaning of star is a heavenly body. ________
6. Purgatory is a temporary place for soul. _________
7. Purgatory symbolizes “premonition”. _________

Hi! Welcome back! Did you have fun

exploring Padre Faura Witnesses the
Execution of Rizal? Were you able to
figure out the literary meaning of the words
Padre Faura, star, and purgatory out of
their literal meanings? Move to the next
page so we can place your thoughts on
the right track.

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Keeping Track

Do you know that a reader can infer the literary

meaning of words from text out of its literal
meaning? Keep on sailing as you read the
explanation below.

Literal Language means exactly what it says and does not use any
figurative language . It is a straight forward expression because It is the primary
meaning of a word.

Literary meaning is the meaning of a word associated with the use

of a literary device. These literary devices include “Symbolism”, “ Figures of
Speech” and “Sensory Images” or “Imagery”.

Let us explore the literary and literal meanings of words in the poem .

WORD LITERAL MEANING LITERARY MEANING

Padre Faura Spanish missionary Filipino people

purgatory temporary place for soul premonition

star heavenly body Jose P. Rizal

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Keeping Track

The words Padre Faura, purgatory, and star used the literary
device, Symbolism, to represent another meaning.

Symbolism is the art of using an object to make a clear

picture of an abstract idea or ideas.

“Padre Faura” symbolizes the Filipino people who witness the

death of Rizal. He represents the Filipino people because Padre Faura
cares about Rizal , in the same way that Jose Rizal was loved by the
Filipino people.

The word “purgatory” represents the death of a hero. It gave a

clear picture that Jose Rizal was about to die when he started asking
Padre Faura about purgatory.

The object “star “ represents Jose Rizal because he gave an

enlightenment to the lives of the Filipino people .His death awakens the
Filipino people from the tyranny brought by the Spanish regime to the
Philippines and the Filipino people.

Were you able to infer

the literary meaning of the
words from the poem? Did
you figure them out from
their literal meanings? Stay
on sail on the next activity.

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Approaching Destination

DIRECTIONS: Read the poem below. Infer the literary meaning of the underlined
words from its literal meaning. Choose the correct answers inside the box and write
them under the correct column.

Third World Geography

By Cirilo F. Bautista Just a handful of feathers.”
That’s how light the burden
A (1)country without miracles of government is in peace time-
sits heavy on the map, any tyrant can turn it into a
thinking of banana trees metaphor.
rotting You kneel on the (3)parched earth
in the sunlight. and pray for rice. Only the wind
The (2)man who watches over it hears your useless words.
has commandeered all hopes, The country without miracles
placed them in a sack, tries to get up from the page,
and tied its loose end. but the bold ink and sharp colors
He goes around carrying it hold it down.
on his back.
When asked what is inside,
he says, “Just a handful of feathers,

nation poverty dried soil

famine dictator human being

WORD LITERAL MEANING LITERARY MEANING

1. country

2. man

3. parched earth

How did you get on with the

challenge? Did you enjoy inferring the literary
meaning of words out of their literal meaning?

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Seeing the Lighthouse

DIRECTIONS: The meaning of the poem entitled Third World Geography by

Cerillo F. Bautista is about poverty. The literal meaning of the word “poverty” is being
extremely poor. Poverty can be a symbolism of “hunger”. As a student, what can you do
to help solve the problem of poverty in our society? Draw your answer.

YOUR DRAWING

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Dropping the Anchor

DIRECTIONS: Read and understand the song , “On the Wings of Love” ,
sang by Regine Velasquez. Using the given answer sheet, darken the circle
corresponding to the letter of the correct answer for each item.

On the Wings of Love

Sang by : Regine Velasquez Alcasid

1. Just smile for me and let the day begin.

2. You are the sunshine that lights my heart within.
3. I’m sure that you’re an angel in disguise.
4. Come take my hand and together we will ride…

1. In line 3, what does angel represent?

A. a loving person
B. a person with a wing
C. an object with a wing
D. None of the Above

2.In line 2, what is the literal meaning of the word “lights”?

A. light toned
B. not heavy
C. something that makes the surrounding visible
D. All of the above

3.In line 1, what is the literary meaning of the word “smile”?

A. greeting someone
B. being positive
C. good facial expression
D. None of the Above

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Dropping the Anchor

4. Purgatory refers to _______________________

A. a place wherein dead people cleanse their sins.

B. a place wherein people celebrate happiness.
C. a place wherein people experience suffering.
D. a place where people prays .

5..What is celebrated every 30th day of December in honor of

Dr. Jose P. Rizal?

A. Manila day
B. Padre Faura Day
C. Cavite Day
D. Rizal Day

At last you’re almost through with your

journey! Did you find it easier to answer
now that you’ve learned how to bring out
the literary meaning of the literal language
based on their usage ? Turn to the next
page and let’s see how many exciting
gems you have discovered.

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Discovering the Gems

Hi! Here are the gems you’ve kept along the

course of your journey. Let’s count them.

PRE-TEST POST-TEST

1.A 1. A
2.C 2. C
3. C
3A
4. A
4.B 5. D
5.A

Leaving the Shore Rocking the Boat Plotting the Course

1. light 1. C 1. no
2. yes 2. B
3. yes 3. A 2. Yes
3. Yes
4. Yes
5. Yes
6. Yes
7. yes

Approaching Destination Going Back to the Ocean

1. freedom
1. nation-poverty 2.light
2. human being-dictator 3.Christmas Day
3. dried soil-famine 4.peace
5.calmness

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(For scores 4-5)
CONGRATULATIONS!
You have succeeded in your journey to the
exciting atmosphere in the ocean. See you
next time!

(For scores 1-3)

Hello there! Are you satisfied with
your gems? Do you want to gain more?
Get ready because I will be with you as
you search for more gems amidst the
waters. Good luck!

Going Back to the Ocean

Don’t Forget:

Literal Language means exactly what it says

unlike figurative language which means
something else.

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DIRECTIONS: Complete each box under the Literary Meaning. Based your an-
swer on the Symbol being referred on the first column.

Symbol Literary Meaning

f r
d m
1. flag

l h
2. candle
g
3. Baby Jesus Ch t a
y
4. dove
p
5. color blue
c l mn s

Now ,did you understand the

literary text through configuring its
literal meaning?
Well, congratulations! You
can now move to your next jour-
ney. See you next time!

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