John Agard was born in Guyana, a Caribbean country in South Amercia, but he moved to Britain in 1977. His poetry often examines cultures and identities.
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"Wha dem want to tell me"
Phonetic spelling of Caribbean accent- narrator's voice links to who he is.
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"Napoleon...battalion"
Strong rhymes are broken syntax show importance of oral communication.
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"Toussaint"
Repetition- makes it sound like a chant, creating a confident and forceful mood
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"Robin Hood "
Figures from British folklore and nursery rhymes contrast with Mary seacole, an important real life figure.
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Card 2
Front
Phonetic spelling of Caribbean accent- narrator's voice links to who he is.
Back
"Wha dem want to tell me"
Card 3
Front
Strong rhymes are broken syntax show importance of oral communication.
Back
Card 4
Front
Repetition- makes it sound like a chant, creating a confident and forceful mood
Back
Card 5
Front
Figures from British folklore and nursery rhymes contrast with Mary seacole, an important real life figure.
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