Speed Camera Revision

Who is the speaker of the poem?

• A surveillance camera.

• A speed camera, called Speed Camera.

• A Casanova.

• A traffic policeman.

Who is Speed Camera addressing?

• Flirtatious people.

• Anyone who does not respect it.

• Motorists who drive faster than they are supposed to.

• Pedestrians who like to sprint across zebra crossings.

Speed Camera speaks Singlish, saying phrases such as "Don't play play" and "Take me on lah". Which best describes how the poet portrays Speed Camera?

• A cheeky, confident and talkative Singaporean.

• A fearsome and intimidating Singaporean.

• An anxious and agitated Singaporean.

Why does Speed Camera say it is "King of Tar"?

• Speed Camera feels as if it cannot be challenged.

• Speed Camera feels as if it is in a position of power on the road.

• Speed Camera desires power.

Why does Speed Camera say "Oops" in the last stanza?

• The electricity has run out.

• It crashed down onto a car.

• It became covered by a blowing plastic bag.

• Its film has run out.

Why is Speed Camera not worried about running out of film, in the last stanza of the poem?

• It has such a high opinion of itself that it is unworried.

• It knows that traffic policemen will still catch people who speed.

• It does not know the consequences of running out of film.

• It is King of Tar.

What is the refrain of the poem?

• "Rain or shine, You are mine"

• "I am King of Tar"

• "I am Speed Camera"

• "No matter, I'm the star"

What does the 'tone' of a poem refer to?

• Giving an inanimate object human-like qualities.

• The attitude and mood of the poem, created through specific language.

• Repetition of one phrase throughout the poem.

• Use of broken English throughout the poem.

How would you describe the tone of Speed Camera in the poem?

What are some characteristics of Speed Camera?