Activity 4. Read and analyze the poem and answer the questions that follow. Activity 4.

4. Read and analyze the poem and answer the questions that follow.
Choose the letter of the correct answer. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

FiLIpino HERitage FiLIpino HERitage

By FranCISco baLAGtas By FranCISco baLAGtas

Our HERitage, a TApestry RICH and GRAND, Our HERitage, a TApestry RICH and GRAND,
WOven with STOries of our NAtive LAND. WOven with STOries of our NAtive LAND.
From LUzon's MOUNtains to MinDAnao's SHORES, From LUzon's MOUNtains to MinDAnao's SHORES,
FiLIpino iDENtity, forEVer SOARS. FiLIpino iDENtity, forEVer SOARS.

1. Which line contains an example of imagery? 1. Which line contains an example of imagery?
a. "Our heritage, a tapestry rich and grand" a. "Our heritage, a tapestry rich and grand"
b. "Filipino identity, forever soars" b. "Filipino identity, forever soars"
c. "Woven with stories of our native land" c. "Woven with stories of our native land"
d. "From Luzon's mountains to Mindanao's shores" d. "From Luzon's mountains to Mindanao's shores"

2. Which line contains an example of imagery? 2. Which line contains an example of imagery?
a. "Our heritage, a tapestry rich and grand" a. "Our heritage, a tapestry rich and grand"
b. "Filipino identity, forever soars" b. "Filipino identity, forever soars"
c. "Woven with stories of our native land" c. "Woven with stories of our native land"
d. "From Luzon's mountains to Mindanao's shores" d. "From Luzon's mountains to Mindanao's shores"

3. What figurative language is used in the first line of the poem? 3. What figurative language is used in the first line of the poem?
a. Personification a. Personification
b. Simile b. Simile
c. Metaphor c. Metaphor
d. Hyperbole d. Hyperbole

4. Which sound device is prominently used in the poem? 4. Which sound device is prominently used in the poem?
a. Alliteration a. Alliteration
b. Onomatopoeia b. Onomatopoeia
c. Assonance c. Assonance
d. Rhyme d. Rhyme

5. What is the main theme of the poem? 5. What is the main theme of the poem?
a. Filipino cuisine a. Filipino cuisine
b. Filipino languages b. Filipino languages
c. Filipino cultural identity c. Filipino cultural identity
d. Filipino geography d. Filipino geography
6. Which word pair forms the second rhyme in the poem? 6. Which word pair forms the second rhyme in the poem?
a. grand/land a. grand/land
b. shores/soars b. shores/soars
c. rich/grand c. rich/grand
d. native/forever d. native/forever

7. How many stressed syllables are in each line of the poem? 7. How many stressed syllables are in each line of the poem?
a. 4 a. 4
b. 5 b. 5
c. 6 c. 6
d. 8 d. 8

8. Who is Francisco Balagtas? 8. Who is Francisco Balagtas?

A) A famous Filipino painter A) A famous Filipino painter
B) A renowned Filipino poet B) A renowned Filipino poet
C) A historical figure in the Philippine revolution C) A historical figure in the Philippine revolution
D) A well-known Filipino musician D) A well-known Filipino musician

9. Who is Francisco Balagtas? 9. Who is Francisco Balagtas?

A) A famous Filipino painter A) A famous Filipino painter
B) A renowned Filipino poet B) A renowned Filipino poet
C) A historical figure in the Philippine revolution C) A historical figure in the Philippine revolution
D) A well-known Filipino musician D) A well-known Filipino musician

10. The poem mentions "stories of our Native LAND." What does this phrase 10. The poem mentions "stories of our Native LAND." What does this phrase
reflect about Filipino socio-cultural identity? reflect about Filipino socio-cultural identity?
A) It shows a lack of appreciation for local culture. A) It shows a lack of appreciation for local culture.
B) It highlights the importance of heritage and cultural narratives. B) It highlights the importance of heritage and cultural narratives.
C) It focuses solely on urban life in the Philippines. C) It focuses solely on urban life in the Philippines.
D) It disregards traditional Filipino values. D) It disregards traditional Filipino values.

11. Why is understanding the different contexts important when analyzing 11. Why is understanding the different contexts important when analyzing
Balagtas's poetry? Balagtas's poetry?
A) It allows readers to ignore the history of the Philippines. A) It allows readers to ignore the history of the Philippines.
B) It helps readers appreciate the poem's themes and imagery more deeply. B) It helps readers appreciate the poem's themes and imagery more deeply.
C) It makes the poem easier to memorize. C) It makes the poem easier to memorize.
D) It focuses only on the author's personal life. D) It focuses only on the author's personal life.
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emphasized themes of love, struggle, and national pride,
resonating deeply with a society seeking to define itself amidst Francisco Balagtas, a renowned Filipino poet of the 19th century,
oppression. His literary legacy serves as a reminder of the is celebrated for his contributions to Filipino literature, particularly
strength and resilience of Filipino culture, celebrating the stories through his epic poem "Florante at Laura." His work reflects the
that bind the people together in a shared identity. Balagtas’s rich tapestry of Filipino heritage, incorporating the diverse
work not only captures the essence of Filipino life but also cultures and histories of the Philippines' many islands. The poem
inspires future generations to appreciate and honor their excerpt highlights the connection between the Filipino identity
heritage. and the natural beauty of the archipelago, from the majestic
mountains of Luzon to the picturesque shores of Mindanao.
Balagtas wrote during a time of colonial rule, and his poetry often
emphasized themes of love, struggle, and national pride,
resonating deeply with a society seeking to define itself amidst
The Rich Heritage of the oppression. His literary legacy serves as a reminder of the
Philippines: Exploring Filipino strength and resilience of Filipino culture, celebrating the stories
that bind the people together in a shared identity. Balagtas’s
Identity Through Poetry work not only captures the essence of Filipino life but also
inspires future generations to appreciate and honor their
heritage.
Francisco Balagtas, a renowned Filipino poet of the 19th century,
is celebrated for his contributions to Filipino literature, particularly
through his epic poem "Florante at Laura." His work reflects the
rich tapestry of Filipino heritage, incorporating the diverse
cultures and histories of the Philippines' many islands. The poem
excerpt highlights the connection between the Filipino identity
and the natural beauty of the archipelago, from the majestic
mountains of Luzon to the picturesque shores of Mindanao.
The Rich Heritage of the
Philippines: Exploring Filipino
Identity Through Poetry
Francisco Balagtas, a renowned Filipino poet of the 19th century,
is celebrated for his contributions to Filipino literature, particularly
through his epic poem "Florante at Laura." His work reflects the
rich tapestry of Filipino heritage, incorporating the diverse
cultures and histories of the Philippines' many islands. The poem
excerpt highlights the connection between the Filipino identity
and the natural beauty of the archipelago, from the majestic
mountains of Luzon to the picturesque shores of Mindanao.
Balagtas wrote during a time of colonial rule, and his poetry often
emphasized themes of love, struggle, and national pride,
resonating deeply with a society seeking to define itself amidst
oppression. His literary legacy serves as a reminder of the
strength and resilience of Filipino culture, celebrating the stories
that bind the people together in a shared identity. Balagtas’s
work not only captures the essence of Filipino life but also
inspires future generations to appreciate and honor their
heritage.