First Paragraph
- The persona had used repetition in the poem
Second Paragraph
- The persona used repetition
- To show that the speaker was shocked
- And everyone was trying to comfort him
- Evidence : Stanza 3 line 3 – “shake my hand”
- Stanza 4 line 3 “ held my hand”
Last Paragraph
- Sums up how repetition has helped the persona express the feelings in the poem better
Friday, August 20, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Question A For The Poem "Mid-Term Break"
In paragraph one, include that there are mainly 3 different types of feelings, namely sadness, embarrassment and regret.
In paragraph two, include that there is a sense of regret as he hardly sees his younger brother and the first time in 6 weeks he saw him, he is already dead and elaborate further on it.
In paragraph three, include that there is a sense of embarassment as " the old man shook hands with him . " and elaborate on it.
In paragraph four, state that the poet is sad as his brother died and " in the porch I met my father crying, he had always taken funerals in his stride ". He saw his farther crying but it was not the case normally showing that it is a sad event and there is a funeral. Upon seeing all these, he feels sad , and also sad as he has lost a brother.
In paragraph five, conclude what we have done for the three paragraphs and sum it into a paragraph as conclusion, and conclude the persona's feelings.
In paragraph two, include that there is a sense of regret as he hardly sees his younger brother and the first time in 6 weeks he saw him, he is already dead and elaborate further on it.
In paragraph three, include that there is a sense of embarassment as " the old man shook hands with him . " and elaborate on it.
In paragraph four, state that the poet is sad as his brother died and " in the porch I met my father crying, he had always taken funerals in his stride ". He saw his farther crying but it was not the case normally showing that it is a sad event and there is a funeral. Upon seeing all these, he feels sad , and also sad as he has lost a brother.
In paragraph five, conclude what we have done for the three paragraphs and sum it into a paragraph as conclusion, and conclude the persona's feelings.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Alphabet Poem
A is for Antarctica, a place penguins reign.
B is for Belles guard, located in Barcelona, Spain.
C is for California’s Great America, a place full of beams.
D is for Dutch Antilles, with islands realizing dreams.
E is for Eiffel Tower, which signifies Paris.
F is for Frank Lloyd’s Studio, famous in Illinois.
G is for Great Wall of China, ancient and long.
H is for Hay Castle, where donkeys are wrong.
I is for Iceland, a place dominated by ice.
J is for Japan, where fresh fish turn into slice.
K is for Kentucky, where chickens are roasted merrily.
L is for Leaning Tower of Pisa, standing firm in Italy.
M is for Monticello, Virginia is where it stood.
N is for Netherlands, where windmills are good.
O is for Olympic Arena, where athletes compete for medals.
P is for Pantheon, a place of horse saddles.
R is for Rustenburg, a place of high altitude.
S is for Shimizu, with prevalence of earthquakes in magnitude.
T is for Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras.
U is for United Nations building, situated in the Americas.
B is for Belles guard, located in Barcelona, Spain.
C is for California’s Great America, a place full of beams.
D is for Dutch Antilles, with islands realizing dreams.
E is for Eiffel Tower, which signifies Paris.
F is for Frank Lloyd’s Studio, famous in Illinois.
G is for Great Wall of China, ancient and long.
H is for Hay Castle, where donkeys are wrong.
I is for Iceland, a place dominated by ice.
J is for Japan, where fresh fish turn into slice.
K is for Kentucky, where chickens are roasted merrily.
L is for Leaning Tower of Pisa, standing firm in Italy.
M is for Monticello, Virginia is where it stood.
N is for Netherlands, where windmills are good.
O is for Olympic Arena, where athletes compete for medals.
P is for Pantheon, a place of horse saddles.
R is for Rustenburg, a place of high altitude.
S is for Shimizu, with prevalence of earthquakes in magnitude.
T is for Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras.
U is for United Nations building, situated in the Americas.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
My School Days
The hubbub of the pupils' laughter and the shrilly scream of the bell,
they signalled the start of another fun and eventful day in school.
Some pupils conscientiously scribbled down the notes,
while the others snored with teacher droning on.
The heavily anticipated recess bell finally rang,
signalling a brief end to the hectic school life.
A pandemonium began at the canteen, some ran about,
and the others cut queues to purchase mouth-watering food.
Adjacent to the canteen was a huge green field,
some played and perspired, having a whale of their time.
When the dismissal bell screamed repeatedly,
they scrambled down the stairs, glad to embrace freedom.
Oh! How I hope that time can do me a favour and rewind,
my fond memories of primary school days will etch in my mind.
they signalled the start of another fun and eventful day in school.
Some pupils conscientiously scribbled down the notes,
while the others snored with teacher droning on.
The heavily anticipated recess bell finally rang,
signalling a brief end to the hectic school life.
A pandemonium began at the canteen, some ran about,
and the others cut queues to purchase mouth-watering food.
Adjacent to the canteen was a huge green field,
some played and perspired, having a whale of their time.
When the dismissal bell screamed repeatedly,
they scrambled down the stairs, glad to embrace freedom.
Oh! How I hope that time can do me a favour and rewind,
my fond memories of primary school days will etch in my mind.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Figurative Languages In Poem
In the poem 'I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings', examples of personification are 'floats downstream', 'claim the sky', 'the sighing trees' and 'names the sky', examples of metaphors are 'grave of dreams', 'fearful trill of things' and 'bars of rage'. I think the poet used personification to allow the readers to better understand the feelings or actions of the characters in the poem. The poet used metaphors in order to intensify something. For example, 'bars of rage' adds intensity to the word 'rage'. It is something more than a rage.
I like the poem because the poet describes the feelings of a caged bird which longs for freedom very well. She allows the readers to understand the caged bird's feelings. The poet's comprehensive usage of figurative languages make the poem more interesting. A reader can also understand the feelings of the caged bird and the message which the poet conveyed clearly. The figurative languages used in the poem depict the bird's feelings and its desperation to be freed. It makes the reader want to continue reading the poem. The message by the poet is conveyed clearly, allowing the reader can understand the poem easily, and thus leaving a deep impression and a room for thought for the reader.
I like the poem because the poet describes the feelings of a caged bird which longs for freedom very well. She allows the readers to understand the caged bird's feelings. The poet's comprehensive usage of figurative languages make the poem more interesting. A reader can also understand the feelings of the caged bird and the message which the poet conveyed clearly. The figurative languages used in the poem depict the bird's feelings and its desperation to be freed. It makes the reader want to continue reading the poem. The message by the poet is conveyed clearly, allowing the reader can understand the poem easily, and thus leaving a deep impression and a room for thought for the reader.
Favourite Poem (I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou)
A free bird leaps on the back
Of the wind and floats downstream
Till the current ends and dips his wing
In the orange suns rays
And dares to claim the sky.
But a BIRD that stalks down his narrow cage
Can seldom see through his bars of rage
His wings are clipped and his feet are tied
So he opens his throat to sing.
The caged bird sings with a fearful trill
Of things unknown but longed for still
And his tune is heard on the distant hill for
The caged bird sings of freedom.
The free bird thinks of another breeze
And the trade winds soft through
The sighing trees
And the fat worms waiting on a dawn-bright
Lawn and he names the sky his own.
But a caged BIRD stands on the grave of dreams
His shadow shouts on a nightmare scream
His wings are clipped and his feet are tied
So he opens his throat to sing.
The caged bird sings with
A fearful trill of things unknown
But longed for still and his
Tune is heard on the distant hill
For the caged bird sings of freedom.
Of the wind and floats downstream
Till the current ends and dips his wing
In the orange suns rays
And dares to claim the sky.
But a BIRD that stalks down his narrow cage
Can seldom see through his bars of rage
His wings are clipped and his feet are tied
So he opens his throat to sing.
The caged bird sings with a fearful trill
Of things unknown but longed for still
And his tune is heard on the distant hill for
The caged bird sings of freedom.
The free bird thinks of another breeze
And the trade winds soft through
The sighing trees
And the fat worms waiting on a dawn-bright
Lawn and he names the sky his own.
But a caged BIRD stands on the grave of dreams
His shadow shouts on a nightmare scream
His wings are clipped and his feet are tied
So he opens his throat to sing.
The caged bird sings with
A fearful trill of things unknown
But longed for still and his
Tune is heard on the distant hill
For the caged bird sings of freedom.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Village By The Sea Presentation (Differences Between The de Silvas & Hari's Family)
Characteristics of the de Silvas (functional family)
1) The father was alive, healthy, earning enough money for the family and responsible(breadwinner).
2) The mother was alive, healthy and helping to look after the children.
3) The children was healthy, well looked after and enjoying their childhood days.
4) The children lived in a financially stable and safe family, thus they were not emotionally distressed.
5) The children did not have to take up the roles of surrogate mothers and fathers.
6) A sick member in the family could be cured as the de Silvas could afford consulting doctors.
7) The children hardly faced any hardships and as a result, they might be easily agitated when facing problems.
8) Maids and servants were hired to do household chores.
Characteristics of Hari's family (dysfunctional family)
1) The father was a drunkard, owed debts, not earning money for the family and was irresponsible.
2) The mother was ill, did not help to look after the children and did not do household chores.
3) The children were healthy, but not well looked after and not enjoying their childhood days(except for Bela and Kamal).
4) The children did not live in a financially stable and safe family, thus they were emotionally distressed.
5) The elder children in the family (Hari and Lila) had to take up the role of a surrogate father and mother.
6) A sick member in the family could not be cured as the family could not afford consulting a doctor.
7) The children faced hardships, thus they would not easily become emotionally distressed.
8) The children had to do household chores themselves in place of parents.
9) The elder children were determined.
Is it true that all children in dysfunctional families will succeed as they had faced hardships since young?
Ans: No, as not all children are like Hari and Lila. Some of them may be determined and are willing to take hardships and work hard in order to lead a better life. However, the others may not have that kind of grit and determination to succeed. They may just give up. Hence, I believe that it depends on the children's thinking and the effort that they put in to strive for success.
Why are some children from dysfunctional families able to become famous actors and actresses?
Ans: They had been in dysfunctional families and faced a lot of adversities. This did not hinder them in their progress. Instead, they worked hard to realise their dreams. They had put in more effort than those from functional families as they had to do almost everything themselves. They had also wanted to work hard to improve their living conditions. That is why some children from dysfunctional families can shine on the global stage.
1) The father was alive, healthy, earning enough money for the family and responsible(breadwinner).
2) The mother was alive, healthy and helping to look after the children.
3) The children was healthy, well looked after and enjoying their childhood days.
4) The children lived in a financially stable and safe family, thus they were not emotionally distressed.
5) The children did not have to take up the roles of surrogate mothers and fathers.
6) A sick member in the family could be cured as the de Silvas could afford consulting doctors.
7) The children hardly faced any hardships and as a result, they might be easily agitated when facing problems.
8) Maids and servants were hired to do household chores.
Characteristics of Hari's family (dysfunctional family)
1) The father was a drunkard, owed debts, not earning money for the family and was irresponsible.
2) The mother was ill, did not help to look after the children and did not do household chores.
3) The children were healthy, but not well looked after and not enjoying their childhood days(except for Bela and Kamal).
4) The children did not live in a financially stable and safe family, thus they were emotionally distressed.
5) The elder children in the family (Hari and Lila) had to take up the role of a surrogate father and mother.
6) A sick member in the family could not be cured as the family could not afford consulting a doctor.
7) The children faced hardships, thus they would not easily become emotionally distressed.
8) The children had to do household chores themselves in place of parents.
9) The elder children were determined.
Is it true that all children in dysfunctional families will succeed as they had faced hardships since young?
Ans: No, as not all children are like Hari and Lila. Some of them may be determined and are willing to take hardships and work hard in order to lead a better life. However, the others may not have that kind of grit and determination to succeed. They may just give up. Hence, I believe that it depends on the children's thinking and the effort that they put in to strive for success.
Why are some children from dysfunctional families able to become famous actors and actresses?
Ans: They had been in dysfunctional families and faced a lot of adversities. This did not hinder them in their progress. Instead, they worked hard to realise their dreams. They had put in more effort than those from functional families as they had to do almost everything themselves. They had also wanted to work hard to improve their living conditions. That is why some children from dysfunctional families can shine on the global stage.
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