Half Caste (1996) John Agard Quotes Flashcards
1
Q
Metaphor
A
“Excuse me standing on one leg, I’m half-caste.”
2
Q
Figurative Language
A
“I half-caste human being cast half - a - shadow.”
3
Q
Alliteration
A
“So spiteful dem don’t want de sun pass.”
4
Q
Dialect, reference to other people’s speech
A
“Explain yuself wha yu mean.”
5
Q
Informal/slang/regional dialect to emphasise difference. He can make his point clear.
A
“Ah listening to yu wid de keen half of mih ear.”
