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Themes and Issues in Literary Texts
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

A student is analysing the poem 'South' by Kamau Brathwaite, which explores the Caribbean landscape and identity. The poet uses the image of the sea throughout the poem. This technique of using concrete objects to represent abstract ideas is called:

  1. Personification
  2. Symbolism
  3. Alliteration
  4. Onomatopoeia
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✓ Answer: B — Symbolism
Award 1 mark for identifying symbolism as the technique where concrete objects represent abstract ideas. A is incorrect — personification gives human qualities to non-human things. C is incorrect — alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds. D is incorrect — onomatopoeia is words that imitate sounds.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 2/3

In the novel 'Beka Lamb' by Zee Edgell, the author explores the theme of colonialism through the character's experience of growing up in Belize. Which of the following BEST describes how this theme is developed in the text?

  1. Through Beka's rejection of all aspects of British culture
  2. Through the tension between colonial education and local identity
  3. Through the complete acceptance of colonial values by all characters
  4. Through the absence of any reference to British influence
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✓ Answer: B — Through the tension between colonial education and local identity
Award 1 mark for identifying that the theme of colonialism is developed through the tension between colonial education and local identity. A is incorrect — Beka does not completely reject British culture but negotiates between both worlds. C is incorrect because characters show varied responses to colonialism. D is incorrect as British influence is clearly present throughout the novel.
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