Grade 10 LITERATURE How to write a literary essay

Comparative Literary Essay

Grade 11 1. Create a comparative draft for the essay question QUESTION In the poems ‘An African Thunderstorm’ and ‘Sonnet composed upon Westminster Bridge’ the speakers is impressed with the majesty of nature. Write an essay in which you describe the scene witnessed in each poem and each speaker’s reaction to that scene. You must also comment on the effective use of one poetic device in each poem. 2. See the draft below, now complete the essay with needed substantiation and explanations. Poetry is an intentional expression in succinct form. Poets use words strategically like a weaving process. Robert Rubadiri born in Malawi uses his poem to evoke awareness to the effect of the west invasion on Africa and William Wordsworth in the 19 th century used his petrachan sonnet to reflect on his observation of a beautiful London morning. Both poets revolve around the theme of nature. An African thunderstorm is a poem that deals with the theme man versus nature and it is

Dreaming Black Boy by James Berry

SUMMARY The poem is about a black boy who wishes that he could have regular things in life. Things such as a congratulatory hug, to be educated to the highest level and to travel without harassment. The persona yearns to stop fighting for the basic right to be successful and to rise above societal expectations. LITERARY DEVICES 1. REPETITION: The constant repetition of the phrase ‘I wish’ points to a yearning, a desperation even, for the basic things that life has to offer. The repetition gives credence to the idea that the persona might believe that his wishes are actually dreams that might not come true. 2. ALLUSION: Stanza 1, lines 6 and 7, alludes to slavery, the state of lacking control over one’s own life and destiny. The fact that reference is made to this hints to how the persona feels about his life. He does not feel as if he has control over it. Stanza 3, lines 19 to 20, alludes to Paul Robeson, a black intellectual, who attained success despite difficult circ

Grade 11 Language Paper 1

Grade 11 English Language April 20- April 24, April 27- May 1 PAPER 1 TECHNIQUES Ø Scan through paper and read the instructions The paper is divided in two parts o Grammar / Mechanics/ Vocabulary/ Spelling Section 1 skills Comprehension Grammar Punctuation Paragraphing o Comprehension Section 2 Skills Comprehension inference Analysis Evaluation Ø Begin at the Comprehension section Read each comprehension 3 times o First reading- 1. Find the gist/ theme of the comprehension 2. Underline all the new words o Second reading 1. Read through paragraph by paragraph and unravel meanings of literary devices 2. Use context clues to find meanings of new words. 3. Summarise paragraphs in a single sentence o Third Reading 1. Put all the summarised sentences together in a single par

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