Hiligaynon Spoken Poetry: A Phonological Analysis

AUTHOR(S)

JUVELYN R. LINDONG, PhD

ABSTRACT

— The study aimed to document and analyze Hiligaynon Spoken Poetry in Iloilo, focusing on recognizing and inspiring young poets. This study sought to celebrate their artistic talents and encourage them to further develop their passion for spoken poetry by highlighting their creative expressions. The study used a qualitative research design based on the theoretical perspective that undergirds language documentation. Generation Z and Alpha Generation were the participants of this study. The study involved 20 poets, seven females and 13 males, who contributed 28 Hiligaynon spoken poetry as the data for analysis. The collected data were transcribed and analyzed thematically. Stylistic analysis of the poems was based on the heuristic checklist of linguistic and stylistic categories. The themes derived from the poetry analysis were Rainbow after the Rain, Unfulfilled Expectations, Secret Battle, Diverse Love, and Unbearable Change. Alliteration, assonance, and consonance comprised the phonological category. Alliteration occurred 729 times, with the highest frequency in the sound /s/ and the lowest in /y/. Assonance appeared 1,106 times, with the highest frequency in /a/ and the weakest in /u/. Consonance was observed 2,705 times, with the most prevalent sound /n/ and the least common /w/. Spoken poetry is a form of performance art that allows young poets to connect with others while expressing themselves dynamically. It is recommended that organizations establish projects to support and preserve the work of these new poets, fostering the continued practice of this art form. A collectanea of Hiligaynon spoken poetry was the output of the study. Keywords — Readiness; Collectanea, Hiligaynon Spoken Poetry, Stylistics analysis