This document provides definitions and examples of proverbs, myths, and legends from Philippine literature. It begins by stating learning objectives related to identifying the distinguishing features of these genres. It then defines key literary terms like character, characterization, setting, conflict, theme, and plot. The main body explains the distinguishing features of proverbs, myths, and legends through definitions and examples. Proverbs are short statements that teach lessons and values. Myths explain natural phenomena and involve supernatural elements. Legends involve famous people or heroes associated with a particular time and place in history.

1. EN7LT-I-b-2.2: Explain how the specific elements
to a genre contribute to the theme of a particular
literary selection
At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:
Objectives
EN7LT-I-B-1: Discover literature as a means of
connecting to a significant past
EN7LT-I-a-2.1: Identify the distinguishing features
of proverbs, myths, and legends

2. Directions: Identify if the following is an example
of a PROVERBS, MYTHS or LEGENDS.
ACTIVITY
MYTHS PROVERBS

3. MYTHS
LEGENDS

4. DEFINITION OF TERMS
1. CHARACTER is the person, animals or
anything taking part in a narrative.
 Protagonist is the main character in a
story.
 Antagonist is the opposing character.

5. 2. CHARACTERIZATION is the information the
author provides you about the character.
 Direct Characterization
The writer tells you directly what a
character is like.
 Indirect Characterization
The writer allows you to make your own
judgement about the characterization of
the character.

6. 3. SETTING is the time and place in which
a story takes place. It involves:
 Place
 Time
 Weather Condition
 Social Condition
 Mood or Atmosphere

7. 4. CONFLICT is the problem in a story.
 External Conflict
One character in conflict with another
character, a group or a whole society, or
nature.
 Internal Characterization
It involves a problem in making decision,
overcoming feelings such as fear or
sadness.

8. 5. THEME is the lesson in a story or the
author’s message. It is not usually stated
directly.
6. PLOT is the series of related events in a
story.

9. Proverbs
Distinguishing features of

10. 1. PROVERBS are short statements
that teach good conduct, lessons or
values; also known as Salawikain.

11. FEATURES OF PROVERBS
 Easy to remember
 Handed down from generation
to generation
 Contains a lesson

13. People are stronger when they are together.

14. HANGGA’T MAKITID ANG KUMOT,
MATUTONG MAMALUKTOT
WHILE THE BLANKET IS SHORT,
LEARN HOW TO BEND.
Learn how to adopt our environment
And be satisfied with what we have

15. Myths
Distinguishing features of

16. 2. MYTHS are about magical
creatures and entities. Some Filipinos,
even though heavily Christianized, still
believe in these tales.

17. FEATURES OF MYTHS
 Talks about the creation of the world
and man
 Explains the why’s and wherefores of
the natural phenomena
 Involves supernatural elements
 Occurs in a timeless past

18. EXAMPLES OF MYTHS
 How the Moon and the Stars Came to
Be (Bukidnon)
 The Origin of the World
(Maranao/Maranaw)

19. Legend
Distinguishing features of

20. 3. LEGENDS are stories about
supernatural beings, imaginary or real
event. They are perceived or believed
both by teller and listeners to have
taken place within human history.

21. FEATURES OF LEGENDS
 Involves animals, famous person,
king, or hero as characters
 Associated with a particular place
and time in history (Historical)
 Often include a lesson

22. EXAMPLES OF LEGENDS
 The Monkey and the Turtle by Jose
P. Rizal
 The Legend of Maria Makiling
 The Story of Piña

23. ACTIVITY

24. Directions: List the distinguishing
features of the following:
1. Myths
2. Legends

25. THANK YOU!