English Paper 1- An Abandoned Bundle Flashcards

1
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Smothered

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To kill someone by covering their nose and mouth so that person suffocates.

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2
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Scavenging

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Searching for scraps of food or rubbish to eat.

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3
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Scurry

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To run away quickly with little steps, often cowering.

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4
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About

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Life in the townships of Soweto (possibly during apartheid)

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5
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First stanza

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Thick yellow smoke compared push from a sore.

Miserable, disturbing scene

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Second stanza

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Makes you think the living conditions in Soweto are hard and unhealthy.
Creates a scene of people not being able to leave during their circumstances.

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7
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Last stanza

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Portrays the mother as young and innocent
Was unable to care for the baby
Had no other choice

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