Poem - "Young Man's Thoughts" Flashcards
1
Q
Key plot points
A
The thoughts of a young man the day before high school children from Soweto marched to protest against half of their schooling being in Afrikaans.
2
Q
Repeated words/phrases
A
None
3
Q
Themes
A
The human aspects of this freedom fighter. Thoughts and memories
4
Q
Figure of speech:
“o sing my sad song for me”
A
Alliteration of ‘s’
Conveys a sad, gentle mood of longing and regret.
5
Q
Figure of speech:
“my sunset is drenched with red,”
A
Euphemism
- Red symbolizes blood and death
- The sunset meaning what is to come tomorrow
6
Q
Figure of speech:
“broad belch of beer”
A
Alliteration
