Half-caste analysis

What does the use of patois/expletive highlight in the poem?

• The poet's calm demeanor.

• The poet's anger and sarcasm.

• The poet's humor.

• The poet's confusion.

What is the effect of the phrase "in fact some of dem cloud/ half-caste till dem overcast/ so spiteful they don’t want de sun pass"?

• It creates a sense of calm.

• It emphasizes the absurdity and speeds up the pace.

• It adds humor.

• It confuses the reader.

What technique does Agard use to ensure the reader is focused on the key message of his poem?

• Metaphor

• Juxtaposition

• Repetition

• Irony

Which composer is mentioned in Agard's metaphor?

• Beethoven

• Tchaikovsky

• Mozart

• Bach

Which technique involves comparing two different things to highlight their differences?

• Metaphor

• Juxtaposition

• Repetition

• Alliteration

What is the main theme explored through the techniques used in Agard's poem?

• Love and friendship

• War and peace

• Identity and heritage

• Nature and environment

How is sarcasm used in the phrase "I’m sure you’ll understand"?

• To create a friendly tone.

• To emphasize politeness.

• To heighten the sarcastic tone.

• To show agreement.

What is the effect of the imagery "when moon begins to glow"?

• It creates a dark and gloomy tone.

• It creates a mystical and contemplative tone.

• It creates a humorous tone.

• It creates a chaotic tone.

What is the purpose of using personal pronouns in the text?

• To create distance from the reader.

• To remind the reader of the author's humanity.

• To make the text more formal.

• To confuse the reader.

What does the phrase "half-caste human being" highlight about language?

• It highlights the complexity of language.

• It highlights the dehumanizing effect of certain language.

• It highlights the humor in language.

• It highlights the simplicity of language.