POETRY
 Philippines literature poems during Japanese period:
1. Haiku- is a poem of free verse of Japanese origin. It has 17 syllables divided into 3 lines
(5-7-5). Haiku normally features allegorical meaning. It is usually short but it covers a wide scope. The favorite topics of haiku writers include nature, love, patriotism, nationalism, friendship and the human emotions. ( the topic is about nature. Hindi yung environment niya kundi specific part sample dahoon ganern.)
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The counterpart Haiku in Phil. Literature is Tanaga, a poem that consists of 4 lines that has 7-9 syllables. ( i-emphasize niyo na counterpart yung Tanga ng Haiku)
 Tanka- poem is very similar to haiku but Tanka poems have more syllables and it uses simile, metaphor and personification. Tanks poems are written about nature, seasons, love, sadness and other strong emotions. It has 31 syllables are divided into 5 lines (5-7-
5-7-7). ( yung topic about strong emotions specifically romance/love )
 Senryu(uncommon)- (also called human haiku) is an unrhymed Japanese verse consisting of three unrhymed lines of five, seven, and five syllables (5, 7, 5) or 17 syllables in all.
Senryu is usually written in the present tense and only references to some aspect of human nature or emotions. (the topic shows about experience)
 Usual forms- Common form of poetry that consists of 4 lines per stanza.
SHORT STORIES
 (The story revolves on the main character/s. The story is all about the main character/s.)

PLAY/ DRAMAS
Kulang kami dito ang gagawin dito ay search kayo ng mga Japanese theater plays like kabuki. Madami pa yown hehehe.
Yung naka italize yung mismong need na iexplain yun lang hehehe.