Search For My Tounge Flashcards
Sujata Bhatt
What does the title ‘Search For My Tongue’ symbolize?
The title symbolizes the struggle of maintaining one’s mother tongue and cultural identity.
What does the phrase ‘the mother tongue’ refer to in the poem?
It refers to the language learned from one’s mother and represents cultural heritage.
What imagery is used to describe the loss of the mother tongue?
The imagery of a tongue growing and then being cut off is used to describe loss.
In the poem, what happens when the speaker tries to speak in her mother tongue?
Her words become tangled and difficult to express.
What does the line ‘the first language is like a root’ imply?
It implies that the mother tongue is fundamental to one’s identity.
Multiple Choice: What does the poem suggest about cultural identity?
C) It is complex and nuanced
What metaphor is used to describe the connection to one’s heritage?
The metaphor of a tongue represents both language and cultural identity.
True or False: The poem expresses a sense of nostalgia for the mother tongue.
True
What does the line ‘If you want to know me, listen to my tongue’ suggest?
It suggests that understanding the speaker’s identity requires understanding her language.
What is the significance of the phrase ‘the tongue will grow back’?
It signifies hope for reconnecting with one’s roots and language.
Short Answer: How does the poet’s experience reflect broader themes of immigration?
It reflects the challenges of adapting to a new culture while preserving one’s native identity.
What does the poem reveal about the emotional impact of losing a mother tongue?
It reveals feelings of disconnection, loss, and longing for one’s cultural identity.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes the tone of the poem?
B) Melancholic
True or False: The poem suggests that language is static and unchanging.
False
What does the poet imply about the relationship between language and identity?
The poet implies that language is integral to one’s sense of self and belonging.
Short Answer: How does Bhatt’s poem address the concept of bilingualism?
It addresses the complexities and challenges of navigating multiple languages and identities.
What role does memory play in ‘Search For My Tongue’?
Memory plays a role in recalling the mother tongue and the emotional ties to one’s heritage.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following themes is NOT explored in the poem?
C) Technology
What does the imagery of ‘growing back’ suggest about the speaker’s relationship with her language?
It suggests resilience and the possibility of reclaiming lost aspects of identity.
True or False: The poem concludes with a sense of despair about losing one’s mother tongue.
False
What does the phrase ‘my tongue is a part of me’ signify?
It signifies the inseparable connection between language and personal identity.
