Half-caste Flashcards
1
Q
Finish the quote: “Explain yuself wha yu mean…”
A
“When yu say half-caste”.
2
Q
What is the purpose of repeating the title?
A
To show his discomfort at being called half-caste.
3
Q
What does the use of “Yu” show?
A
That the poem is written in Non-Standard English.
4
Q
What is the tone of the poem like?
A
A humorous poem about a serious topic.
5
Q
What is the underlying message of the poem?
A
To make people more aware of the offensive nature of the (outdated) term, half-caste. It also just makes people more aware of the language that they use generally.
