General
Knowledge 1
Knowledge 1
Which assessment objective requires you to communicate a sensitive & informed personal response to the text?
Assessment Objective 4
Which assessment objective requires you to use quotations & indirect references to support your views or argument when answering questions?
Assessment Objective 1
The speaker in this Kayo Chingonyi's poem explores the connection between language, place, & memory. Through layered imagery, complex soundscapes, & fragmented structure, this poem captures the tension between the modern urban environment and a lost, almost primal connection to the natural world. What is the title of this poem?
This poem contains gull song
State the setting of To Kill a Mockingbird.
Place: Maycomb, Alabama Time: 1933-1935. Note: The Great Depression and Jim Crow Era (black people could no longer be held in slavery, but laws are limited to protect them)
Where is the birthplace of Kayo Chingonyi?
Mufulira, Zambia (Southern Africa)
What are the meanings of tone and mood in Literature?
Tone refers to the author's / speaker's attitude toward the subject matter, while mood refers to the overall feeling/atmosphere created in the reader.
In this poem of Kayo Chingonyi, he explores dance as a metaphor for resilience, freedom, & cultural heritage. It captures the physicality & spirituality of movement through its fluid language, unstructured for, & dynamic imagery. What is the title of this poem?
Some Bright Elegance
This character is a drunken, mostly unemployed member of Maycomb's poorest family. This character is the antithesis of Atticus's character & represents the lowest socioeconomic class among the white citizens of Maycomb.
Bob Ewell
Which assessment objective requires you to appreciate the deeper implications of texts, understand the significance of part of a text in relation to the whole text, and understand the main ideas, settings, events, characters?
Assessment Objective 2
Who is the narrator in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Jean Louise "Scott" Finch
This poignant poem by Kayo Chingonyi explores the themes of growth, memory, maternal love, loss, & cultural identity. Chingonyi creates an intimate portrayal of a son's relationship with his mother in this poem. What is the title of this poem?
A Proud Blemish
This is one of the genres found in TKAM. It explores how people become who they are and focuses on psychological & moral growth of the protagonist. Its goal is maturity.
Bildungsroman (a novel dealing with one person's formative years or spiritual education)
Name these three literary techniques which are used to appeal to the readers/audience. The first one is the establishment of a writer's credibility, trustworthiness, & moral character to persuade an audience. The second one is the use of emotional appeals to persuade an audience. The third one is the use of logic & reason by using facts, evidence, & rational arguments to persuade an audience.
Ethos. Pathos. Logos.
Which assessment objective is considered as the major component in an analysis and requires you to explore how writers use language, structure, & form to create & shape meanings & effects to fulfill it?
Assessment Objective 3
Music as transformation, cultural legacy & memory, identity & fluidity, & yearning & loss are some of the themes of this poem. It also alludes to legendary DJ Larry Levan and Haitian Vodou deity, Legba. What is the title of this poem by Kayo Chingonyi?
The Colour of James Brown's Scream
Give three characters who can be considered as "mockingbirds".
Jean Louise "Scout" Finch, Jeremy Atticus "Jem" Finch, Tom Robinson, Charles Baker "Dill" Harris, Arthur "Boo" Radley, & Mr Dolphus Raymond
Give all the seven types of imagery in Literature.
Visual Imagery, Auditory Imagery, Olfactory Imagery, Gustatory Imagery, Tactile Imagery, Kinesthetic Imagery, & Organic Imagery
Explain the P.E.E.L. Writing Method.
Point (establish what is your paragraph is all about). Evidence (use of evidence to support your argument). Explanation (explain exactly how your evidence supports your point). Link (connect the paragraph to your essay question, topic, or thesis).
Explain the juxtaposition in the title "A Proud Blemish".
The paradoxical phrase "proud blemish" suggests something imperfect yet cherished, much like the scars & sacrifices described in the poem. It also sets the tone for the poem, hinting at the complex interplay of pride & pain.
What does a mockingbird symbolise and why is it a "sin" to kill a mockingbird? Explain.
The mockingbird symbolises innocence. Miss Maudie explains to Scout that mockingbirds do not hurt anyone/anything, they just sing their hearts out.