No Problem Flashcards
1
Q
Who is the poet?
A
Benjamin Zephaniah
2
Q
What is this poem written in?
A
Non-Standard English, with an accent
3
Q
What year was the poem written?
A
1996
4
Q
What does the use of Non-Standard English show?
A
That he (the author) is proud of and passionate about his identity
5
Q
What quote is repeated throughout the poem?
A
‘I am not de problem’
6
Q
What is the key message of this poem?
A
Not to treat someone differently based on their appearance, or stereotypes made around them.
7
Q
Finish the quote, ‘But dey got me on the run…’
A
‘Now I am branded athletic’
