Activity 1

Direction: read and analyze the poem entitled “Dear Self” and identify what
is/are the theme and tone of the poem and briefly explain your answer on
the space provided.
Dear Self
D. Bantilan
Dear Self,
I saw your reflection in the mirror,
I saw your never changing smile,
I saw your courage to face life every day,
I saw everything, even those things you are hiding…

The struggle you’ve endured alone,

The sorrow you’ve felt alone,
The tears you’ve shed alone,
The loneliness you’ve fought alone…

Let me tell you how proud I am,

Let me tell you how strong you are,
Let me tell you how happy I am,
Let me tell you how fortunate you are…

Remember you are doing good in life,

Remember you are strong and brave,
Remember you are important,
Remember to learn how to love yourself more.
1. What is/ are the theme presented in the poem? Briefly explain your answer.
2. What is the tone used in the poem? Briefly explain your answer

1. __________________ is the termination of one line of poetry, and the

beginning of a new line.
a. line break b. theme c. typography d. enjambments
2. ___________________ refers to the attitude and mood of the poem. It is
the overall atmosphere of the poem which influences the emotional
response of the reader.
a. tone b. line c. typography d. line break
3. ___________________ is the art and technique of arranging type to
make written language legible, readable, and appealing when
displayed.
a. line break b. theme c. typography d. enjambments
4. ____________________ is continuing a line after the line breaks.
a. line break b. theme c. typography d. enjambments
5. _____________________ is an opinion expressed on the subject.
a. line break b. theme c. typography d. enjambments