Half Caste

Question 1

Excuse me

Answer 1

The poem begins with a direct tone because he wants to educate them.

Question 2

Explain yuself

Answer 2

The transitive verb provokes guilt in the reader and the use of dialogue reflects his background and creates an authentic voice for the speaker.

Question 3

Light and shadow

Answer 3

The juxtaposition coveys his views on being half caste and how it natural like nature.

Question 4

Mix red an green

Answer 4

The use of visual colour imagery creates a disjunct image and adds to the uncomfortable tone. It could also be interpreted that beauty is created by mixing races.

Question 5

So spiteful

Answer 5

Sibilance is used to create a harsh tone along with the use of pathetic fallacy which adds to the sense of hostility felt by the reader.

Question 6

is a half caste symphony

Answer 6

Auditory imagery is used here to create a greater impression of the beauty of being part of two cultures.

Question 7

half-a-hand

Answer 7

The rhythm and alliteration creates a lighthearted tone to this section to show he isn’t mad but wants to educate us.

Question 8

moon begin to glow

Answer 8

Beautiful visual imagery is used to juxtapose the insulting connotations of the term.