Exploring Agard's Poetic History

What is the primary theme of 'Checking out me history' by John Agard?

• Love and Romance

• Nature and Environment

• Identity and Heritage

• War and Peace

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which historical figure mentioned in the poem is known for leading a slave rebellion in Haiti?

• Mary Seacole

• Toussaint L'Ouverture

• Nanny of the Maroons

• Shaka Zulu

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How does Agard use language to convey a sense of frustration in the poem?

• Through the use of complex vocabulary

• By employing a formal tone

• By using colloquial language and repetition

• Through the use of similes

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which poetic technique is used in the line "Bandage up me eye with me own history"?

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Irony

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How does the poem 'Checking out me history' compare to other postcolonial literature?

• It focuses solely on British history

• It highlights the erasure of colonial histories

• It glorifies colonial achievements

• It ignores historical context

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the significance of the historical references in the poem?

• They serve as mere decoration

• They are used to confuse the reader

• They highlight the neglected histories of black figures

• They are irrelevant to the poem's message

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the effect of the poem's structure, which alternates between standard English and Creole?

• It creates confusion for the reader

• It highlights the poet's indecisiveness

• It emphasises the duality of identity

• It simplifies the poem's message

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which historical figure in the poem is known for her work during the Crimean War?

• Florence Nightingale

• Mary Seacole

• Rosa Parks

• Harriet Tubman

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How does Agard's use of non-standard spelling and grammar affect the poem?

• It makes the poem difficult to understand

• It adds authenticity and voice to the speaker

• It detracts from the poem's message

• It is used to mock the reader

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the purpose of the poem's refrain, "Dem tell me"?

• To introduce new ideas

• To create a musical rhythm

• To emphasise the speaker's frustration with the education system

• To confuse the reader

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9