Singh Song! Flashcards
1
Q
The speaker mocking how his father views him as a kid, and he complains about working 12 hours
A
‘I run just one ov my daddy’s shops from 9 o’clock to 9 o’clock’
2
Q
The two quotes that show a culture clash
What does blighty mean?
A
‘Tartan sari’
‘Brightey moon’
Blighty = term for the English
3
Q
What phrase is repeated throughout the poem, reflecting the daily routine and creating an upbeat rhythm?
A
‘Hey Singh, ver yoo bin?’
4
Q
Describe the effect of the half and full rhymes
A
There is half rhymes when they’re not together, showing how they are not complete
There are full rhymes when they are together, showing how they complete each other
