Language and Culture
What is a "Kipaku"?
A traditional woven basket for daily chores.
What is "Auxiliary Verb"?
This verb helps the main verb to show tense, mood, or voice.
Who is "Sadru Kassam"?
The author of the reading selection "Bones".
What is a "Rhetorical Question"?
This type of interrogative question is used to make a point without expecting an answer.
"Bones" is an example of what type of literature?
Afro-Asian Literature.
What is a "Khanga"?
A colorful printed loincloth or wrap traditionally worn by women.
What is "May" in a formal setting?
This specific modal is used to ask for permission respectfully.
What is "Drama or Play?"
How do interrogatives create "dramatic tension" between two characters in a play?
It creates a power struggle or triggers a shift in the power dynamic of the scene.
Name two out of the four elements "embedded" in Afro-Asian texts. (+50 pts. If you answer all four elements.)
History, Culture, Heritage, and Social Issues.
What is a "Numberi"?
A term used to refer to a number or numerical figure.
What is "Could" or "Would"?
A modal that is used to make a request sound more polite or tentative.
What is "Dialogue"?
Printed words that characters speak to each other in a play.
What is the structure of "Interrogative sentences"?
It uses words that start with "Wh-" like "Why", "Who", and "What."
Why does the author blend English with local terms like "Numberi" and "Bakanuba" instead of using pure English.
To show Cultural Authenticity or Identity.
What is "Eec, bakanuba"?
A Swahili slang is used as a term of respect for a man of status. It translates to "Hey, big man."
TRUE OR FALSE: All "Auxiliary verbs" are modals.
FALSE
(Modals are a specific sub-category of Auxiliary verbs. While all modals are auxiliaries, primary axuxiliaries are NOT MODALS.)
What are "Actions" in a play?
Physical movement that tell a story aside from dialogue.
How do interrogatives impact dramas or plays?
Interrogatives are dramatic tools used to control the stage, characters, and the audience.
In the context of social issues, what might the title "Bones" symbolize in the story?
It symbolizes poverty, hardship, and survival.
What is the specific source year and author for the definition of "Play" in our presentation?
In the play bones, how does using a "modal of politeness" change the social relationship between two characters?
It establishes social hierarchy or respect. It shows that the speaker acknowledges the other person's status rather just giving an order.
Why is "Bones" classified as "Afro-Asian" literature?
Because it is written by an author of Asian descent living in an African context, blending both cultures
How do "Interrogative Sentences" impact the audience when a character asks a question about a "Social Issues"?
It breaks the "Fourth Wall" and forces the audience to reflect on their own lives and society, turning the play into a real-world lesson.
How does the performance of a play like "Bones" act as an act of Cultural Preservation for East African Heritage?
By putting traditional items like "Khanga" and "Kipaku" and local dialects on a global stage. This helps prevent these traditions from being forgotten and acknowledges the country's history and culture.