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Poems Flashcards

1
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What is the term for a figure of speech in Afrikaans?

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Beeldspraak

Beeldspraak refers to various rhetorical devices used in language.

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Translate ‘predator’ into Afrikaans.

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Roofdier

A predator is an animal that preys on others.

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Who are the people that babble excitedly?

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Toeriste

Toeriste refers to tourists who are excited to see wildlife.

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What punctuation mark is referred to at the end of lines 13, 14, and 15?

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Leesteken

Leesteken translates to punctuation marks in English.

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What is the function of ellipsis in the text?

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It emphasizes the tourists’ excitement about seeing the animals

Ellipses can indicate omitted words and enhance the emotional tone.

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Why is the word ‘tevrede’ placed alone in line 16?

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It emphasizes that the predator has already attacked/eaten the prey

‘Teverde’ means ‘satisfied’ in English.

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Translate ‘prey’ into Afrikaans.

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Prooi

Prooi refers to animals that are hunted by predators.

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What does ‘geduldig’ mean?

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Patiently

Geduldig is an adjective describing someone who is calm and not in a hurry.

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What does ‘roerloos’ mean?

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Motionless

Roerloos describes a state of being still or not moving.

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What animal is referred to as ‘rooibok’?

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Impala

Rooibok refers to a type of antelope commonly found in Africa.

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What does ‘goudgeel oë vasgenael’ mean?

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Golden yellow eyes fixed/staring

This phrase describes the intense focus of the predator.

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Translate ‘unaware’ into Afrikaans.

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Onbewus

Onbewus means not aware or conscious of something.

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Translate ‘calmly’ into Afrikaans.

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Rustig

Rustig describes a state of tranquility or calmness.

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What does ‘haastig’ mean?

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In a hurry

Haastig describes a state of urgency or rush.

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Fill in the blank: ‘Die voertuig kry menslike _______.

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kwaliteite

This indicates that the vehicle is described as having human-like qualities.

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Can a vehicle take a picture moment?

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False

The statement highlights the impossibility of a vehicle capturing moments as a human would.

17
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What does ‘gevaar dreig’ mean?

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Danger threatens

This phrase indicates the presence of potential danger.

18
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What does ‘versadig’ mean?

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Satiated

Versadig refers to a state of being full or satisfied after eating.

19
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Fill in the blank: ‘Hy het die rooibok _______.

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geëet

This means ‘he ate the impala’ and indicates the predator’s action.

20
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What happens to another animal after the predator is satisfied?

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‘n Ander dier gaan gejag word

This indicates the cycle of predation continues.

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