Search for my tongue

Question 1

What is the primary theme of Sujata Bhatt’s poem ‘Search for My Tongue’?

Answer 1

The primary theme is the struggle of identity and the complexities of language and culture.

Question 2

True or False: The poem ‘Search for My Tongue’ is written entirely in English.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The poem explores the relationship between _____ and identity.

Answer 3

language

Question 4

What language does Bhatt use in the poem to represent her native culture?

Answer 4

Gujarati

Question 5

Identify one language device used in ‘Search for My Tongue’.

Answer 5

Metaphor

Question 6

What structural device does Bhatt employ to differentiate between languages in the poem?

Answer 6

Stanza breaks

Question 7

Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes the tone of ‘Search for My Tongue’? A) Joyful B) Conflicted C) Indifferent

Answer 7

B) Conflicted

Question 8

What does the image of the ‘growing tongue’ symbolize in the poem?

Answer 8

The resilience of one’s native language and identity.

Question 9

Short answer: How does the poem’s structure contribute to its meaning?

Answer 9

The alternating languages and stanza breaks reflect the speaker’s internal conflict and the duality of her identity.

Question 10

True or False: The poem concludes with a sense of resolution regarding language loss.

Answer 10

False