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What is the central theme of 'The Moment Before the Gun Went Off'?
What is the central theme of 'The Moment Before the Gun Went Off'?
- The beauty of the South African landscape
- The joys of farming life
- The celebration of personal relationships
- The complexities of apartheid (correct)
What tone is predominantly used in 'In Another World'?
What tone is predominantly used in 'In Another World'?
- Joyful and celebratory
- Angry and confrontational
- Sarcastic and humorous
- Mournful and reflective (correct)
Which author was the first African to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?
Which author was the first African to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?
- Nadine Gordimer
- Wole Soyinka (correct)
- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- Rasaq Malik
What societal issue does 'We Should All Be Feminists' address?
What societal issue does 'We Should All Be Feminists' address?
In 'Telephone Conversations', what is the primary method used by Wole Soyinka to critique racism?
In 'Telephone Conversations', what is the primary method used by Wole Soyinka to critique racism?
What perspective is primarily presented in 'It's A Night Job'?
What perspective is primarily presented in 'It's A Night Job'?
Which imagery is commonly used in the poem by Rasaq Malik?
Which imagery is commonly used in the poem by Rasaq Malik?
What is the effect of the tone in 'The Moment Before the Gun Went Off'?
What is the effect of the tone in 'The Moment Before the Gun Went Off'?
What is the tone of 'A Mother in a Refugee Camp' by Chinua Achebe?
What is the tone of 'A Mother in a Refugee Camp' by Chinua Achebe?
What central theme does 'Conversations About Home (At the Deportation Centre)' by Warsan Shire explore?
What central theme does 'Conversations About Home (At the Deportation Centre)' by Warsan Shire explore?
In 'To Make Use of Water' by Safia Elhillo, what does water symbolize?
In 'To Make Use of Water' by Safia Elhillo, what does water symbolize?
How does the tone of 'At 84' by Sophie Bamwoyeraki reflect the poem's subject?
How does the tone of 'At 84' by Sophie Bamwoyeraki reflect the poem's subject?
What criticism does 'The Uses of English' by Akinwumi Isola address?
What criticism does 'The Uses of English' by Akinwumi Isola address?
What imagery is predominant in the poem 'A Mother in a Refugee Camp'?
What imagery is predominant in the poem 'A Mother in a Refugee Camp'?
What literary element is most significant in 'Conversations About Home (At the Deportation Centre)'?
What literary element is most significant in 'Conversations About Home (At the Deportation Centre)'?
Which tone describes the poem 'Telephone Conversation' by Wole Soyinka?
Which tone describes the poem 'Telephone Conversation' by Wole Soyinka?
What does the speaker reveal about their identity in the first passage?
What does the speaker reveal about their identity in the first passage?
What question does the speaker encounter that exposes societal perceptions of skin color?
What question does the speaker encounter that exposes societal perceptions of skin color?
In the second passage, what sentiment does the mother express towards her son?
In the second passage, what sentiment does the mother express towards her son?
What imagery is used to describe the conditions in the refugee camp?
What imagery is used to describe the conditions in the refugee camp?
What does the act of parting the son's hair symbolize for the mother?
What does the act of parting the son's hair symbolize for the mother?
What contrasting element is presented in the mother's actions?
What contrasting element is presented in the mother's actions?
What was the initial reaction of the speaker when asked about their skin color?
What was the initial reaction of the speaker when asked about their skin color?
How does the speaker try to describe their skin color in relatable terms?
How does the speaker try to describe their skin color in relatable terms?
What does the phrase 'I tore up and ate my own passport' symbolize in the context of the text?
What does the phrase 'I tore up and ate my own passport' symbolize in the context of the text?
What imagery is used to describe the environment of the journey taken?
What imagery is used to describe the environment of the journey taken?
Which of the following best describes the speaker's relationship with the concept of 'home'?
Which of the following best describes the speaker's relationship with the concept of 'home'?
What does the speaker imply about their identity in relation to their journey?
What does the speaker imply about their identity in relation to their journey?
How does the speaker describe the journey they undertook?
How does the speaker describe the journey they undertook?
What sense does the speaker convey about their belonging in a new country?
What sense does the speaker convey about their belonging in a new country?
The phrase 'I am the sin of memory and the absence of memory' reflects which of the following sentiments?
The phrase 'I am the sin of memory and the absence of memory' reflects which of the following sentiments?
Which aspect of the speaker's experience highlights the challenges of immigration?
Which aspect of the speaker's experience highlights the challenges of immigration?
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Study Notes
Nadine Gordimer
- Authored "The Moment Before the Gun Went Off"
- South African writer and political activist
- Won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1991
- Explored apartheid's complexities and hidden truths
- "The Moment Before the Gun Went Off" is about the accidental killing of a Black farm worker by a White farmer
Rasaq Malik
- Nigerian poet
- "In Another World" explores themes of war and violence
- Poem reflects on loss, war, and trauma
- Uses vivid imagery of war-torn landscapes
Wole Soyinka
- Nigerian playwright
- First African to win the Nobel Prize in Literature
- "Telephone Conversation" humorously critiques racial prejudice
- Poem uses imagery of skin color and a telephone conversation to reveal subtle racism
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- Nigerian writer and feminist advocate
- "We Should All Be Feminists" argues for gender equality
- Uses personal anecdotes to challenge societal expectations
Joanita Male
- Ugandan writer
- "It's A Night Job" gives voice to a sex worker
- Confronting the harsh realities and societal judgment surrounding sex work
Chinua Achebe
- Nigerian novelist and critic
- "A Mother In A Refugee Camp" captures the devastating impact of war and displacement,
- Focuses on a mother and her child in a refugee camp
Warsan Shire
- Somali-British poet
- "Conversations About Home (At the Deportation Centre)" reflects on the trauma of migration and displacement
- Speaker recounts their struggles in a foreign land
- Uses imagery of homes left behind
Safia Elhillo
- Sudanese-American poet
- "To Make Use of Water" explores themes of migration, memory, and identity
- Speaker reflects on their displacement
- Water serves as a symbol of distance and memory
Sophie Bamwoyeraki
- Ugandan poet
- "At 84" contemplates aging and the acceptance of death
- Speaker reflects on their life at 84
Akinwumi Isola
- Nigerian writer and scholar advocating for the use of African languages in education
- "The Uses of English" critiques the dominance of English
- Story critiques the dominance of English in Nigeria's educational system and the impact of colonialism
- Calls for the preservation of indigenous languages
Wole Soyinka's "Telephone Conversation"
- Poem critiques subtle racism in an everyday interaction
- Uses imagery of the telephone conversation to reveal subtle racism
Chinua Achebe's "A Mother In A Refugee Camp"
- Poem captures the devastating impact of war and displacement
- Focuses on a mother and her child in a refugee camp
Warsan Shire’s "Conversations About Home (At the Deportation Centre)"
- Poem reflects on the trauma of migration and displacement,
- The speaker recounts their struggles in a foreign land
- The speaker is unwelcome and feels a shame of not belonging
- The speaker feels a longing for home
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