Half Caste by John Agard

Half Caste by John Agard

10th Grade

20 Qs

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Half Caste by John Agard

Half Caste by John Agard

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10th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Quotation: 'when light an shadow mix in de sky'

Highlights the natural and harmonious blending of elements, challenging the notion of 'purity' in race.

Emphasizes the importance of light in photography.

Suggests that shadows are always negative influences.

Indicates a clear distinction between light and dark.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Linguistic Features in 'Half Caste'

Agard uses Caribbean dialect and non-standard English to assert cultural identity and challenge linguistic norms.

Agard primarily uses standard English to convey a formal tone.

Agard avoids using any dialect to maintain clarity.

Agard focuses on traditional English grammar rules to emphasize his point.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Tone of 'Half Caste'

The tone is purely humorous, lacking any critical elements.

The tone is both humorous and critical, using wit to undermine racial stereotypes.

The tone is serious and somber, focusing on the struggles of identity.

The tone is light-hearted and carefree, celebrating cultural diversity.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Quotation: 'Explain yuself'

This phrase encourages self-reflection and justification of one's beliefs.

This phrase is a call to action for immediate change.

This phrase is often used to dismiss someone's opinion.

This phrase is a humorous way to avoid serious discussions.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Quotation: 'yu mean when Tchaikovsky sit down at dah piano'

References cultural icons to emphasize the richness of mixed influences.

Highlights the importance of classical music in modern culture.

Suggests a connection between music and visual art forms.

Indicates a preference for contemporary over classical music.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Quotation: 'an I will tell yu de other half of my story'

Understanding a person requires seeing them as a whole, not divided into parts.

People often hide their true selves behind a facade.

Stories are only valuable when they are complete.

Half-truths can lead to misunderstandings.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Use of Form in 'Half Caste'

The poem's form, with its conversational style and direct address, engages the reader in a dialogue about race.

The poem uses a rigid structure to convey its message about cultural identity.

The form is primarily focused on traditional rhyme schemes and meter.

The poem's form is abstract and does not relate to the theme of race.

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