Conflict (OCR GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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Where was Caleb Femi born?
Where was Caleb Femi born?
Nigeria
At what age did Femi move to England?
At what age did Femi move to England?
7
Which tragic event is the North Peckham estate infamous for?
Which tragic event is the North Peckham estate infamous for?
Damilola Taylor's death in 2000
What year's riots are mentioned in relation to the North Peckham estate?
What year's riots are mentioned in relation to the North Peckham estate?
2011
What does 'dust in your lungs' metaphorically represent?
What does 'dust in your lungs' metaphorically represent?
Hardship or adversity
What does the line 'supernovas are dying stars' foreshadow?
What does the line 'supernovas are dying stars' foreshadow?
Boy's potential cut short by prejudice
What two things is the boy's skin compared to?
What two things is the boy's skin compared to?
A target and an accusation
What cultural significance does 'thirteen, forever' link to?
What cultural significance does 'thirteen, forever' link to?
Unlucky number 13
What effect does the second-person address create?
What effect does the second-person address create?
Immediacy and personal involvement
What does the future tense at the start of stanzas suggest?
What does the future tense at the start of stanzas suggest?
Events are certain, not just possible
What do italics in the poem emphasise?
What do italics in the poem emphasise?
Contrast between promise and reality
What does the recurring stars/supernovas metaphor reflect?
What does the recurring stars/supernovas metaphor reflect?
Boy's potential and tragic irony