Singh Song Flashcards

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Language-humorous descriptions

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‘After vee hav made luv like vee rowing through Putney.’

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Phonetic Indian English

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The words in the poem are spelt like the way they sound ‘‘and he vunt me not to have a break but ven nobody in, I do di lock.’

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Structure

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The poem alternates between descriptions of the narrator’s marriage and his customer’s complaints. ‘yor bananas are plantain’

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Form

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The poet uses rhymes and a light-hearted tone and various voices, showing how he fits into the community.

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Theme-love

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‘Ven I return from di tickle ov my bride.’

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