FILIPINO HERITAGE By Francisco Balagtas Our heritage, a tapestry rich and grand. Woven with stories of our native land. From Luzon's mountains to Mindanao's shores, Filipino identity, forever soars. Guide Questions: 1. How would you describe the form and structure of the poem? What do you notice about the length and arrangement of the lines? 2. Did the author use any imagery, sound devices (like rhyme or alliteration), or figurative language (like metaphors or similes)? Provide examples from the poem. 3. What do you think is the main message or theme of the poem? How well did the author convey this theme through their choice of words? 4. What can you tell about the background of the poem? Consider the author's life, the historical period, or the cultural setting when the poem was written.​