Parts of Speech

Griots sing with their hearts, with their identity, and with their land.

• Noun

• Pronoun

• Verb

• Adjective

Children in Africa are now able to run, jump around, and play with one another in open velds.

• Conjunction

• Verb

• Adverb

• Adjective

You can no longer see or identify yourself solely as a member of a tribe, but as a citizen of a nation of one people working toward a common purpose.

• Noun

• Verb

• Pronoun

• Conjunction

We shall build a society in which all South Africans, both black and white, will be able to fearlessly walk, confidently speak, and peacefully live.

• Noun

• Adjective

• Adverb

• Verb

They do not know my story. They say I am just an African. They judge me before they get to know me.

• Noun

• Pronoun

• Verb

• Conjunction

The pride I have in the blood that runs through my vein and what I have in my rich culture and the history of my people

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb

A group of people fighting evil is strong, for they share the same goals, values, and vision.

• Noun

• Pronoun

• Conjunction

• Adverb

Nelson Mandela’s acceptance speech can make a person feel empowered, loved, and respected.

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb

We were the dreamers of dreams, the singers of songs. We were the music makers. We would not hear nor play nor love without each other.

• Noun

• Pronoun

• Verb

• Conjunction

People should focus on the colors of the brain instead of the colors of the face.

• Noun

• Verb

• Pronoun

• Adverb