Connecting to the Past

Prepared by: Ms. Roann M. Baleza

 Objectives
I can define what an epic is
I can identify the elements and features of an
epic
I can discover literature as a means of
connecting to a significant past
I can give the meaning of the unfamiliar words
used in the epic
I can explain the theme of the epic
Define epic using the following
graphic organizer.

Epic
 EPIC
noting or pertaining to a long
poetic composition,
usually centered upon a hero,
in which a series of
great achievements or events is
narrated in elevated style
VOCABULARY ENRICHMENT

Directions: Read each of

the following sentences,
and give the meaning of
each underlined word.
1. incredible
Part of Speech:
Adjective
Meaning: great
VOCABULARY ENRICHMENT

1. Namongan gives birth to Lam-

ang, a baby of incredible
strength.
2. belittles
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: looks
down
VOCABULARY ENRICHMENT

2. The giant Sumarang

blocks his way and
belittles him.
3. hurls
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: throws
VOCABULARY ENRICHMENT

3. Lam-ang defeats him

and hurls him nine
hills away.
4. seduce
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: attract
VOCABULARY ENRICHMENT

4. Sarindadan tries to
seduce Lam-ang.
5. premonition
Part of Speech:
Noun
Meaning:
Forewarning
VOCABULARY ENRICHMENT

5. Lam-angs death does

not surprise Ines for she
has been told by Lam-
ang of a premonition
that is going to happen.
 Bi-ag ni Lam-ang

Ilocano epic poem which hand

been handed down orally for
generations before it was
published around 1640 by a blind
bard, Pedro Bukaneg
1) What are the two
unique things that
Lam-ang was gifted
with upon his birth?
2) How old was Lam-ang
when he grew
miraculously into a man?
Can we consider it
fantasy or reality? Explain
your answer.
3) What is the
name of Lam-angs
love interest?
4) Whom did Lam-ang
fight with on his way to
Ines Kannoyans house
to court her?
5) How would you
describe the fight
between Lam-ang
and Sumarang?
6) With so many suitors
lining up to catch a
glimpse of Ines, what did
Lam-ang do to get the
attention of Ines and her
family?
7) Did Lam-ang win
the heart of Ines?
How?
8) What kind of dowry
did Ines parents require
from Lam-ang to allow
their daughter to marry
him?
9) Describe the
wedding of Lam-ang
and Ines.
10.) What is the
wedding tradition that
is required for a groom
to do complete the
wedding ceremony?
11.) What happened to
Lam-ang as he fished
for rarang or shellfish?
12.) How was Lam-
ang restored to
life?
13) Did Ines really love
Lam-ang? Cite an
instance in the story to
prove your answer.
14) What traits are
evident in the following
characters: Lam-ang,
Ines, and Marcos?
15) What are the
evident Filipino
practices and
traditions in the
story?
16) What features of
the epic are from
fantasy? Why do you
suppose epics have
such fantasy?
PAIR ACTIVITY: Work in pairs
in doing the following: (1)
look for the synonyms and
antonyms of the words used
in the epic listed on the next
slide; and (2) construct a
sentence using each word.
 Word Synonym Antonym

1. premonition

2. seduce

3. hurl

4. belittle

5. incredible
Construct sentences
using the words in the
chart.
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2. _________________________________
3. _________________________________
4. _________________________________
5. _________________________________
 References
http://www.dictionary.com/browse/epic