Colonization in Reverse (OCR GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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What were the dates of Louise Bennett's life?
What were the dates of Louise Bennett's life?
1919-2006
What term describes the language Bennett used in her writing?
What term describes the language Bennett used in her writing?
Nation Language
When did the Windrush generation migrate to Britain?
When did the Windrush generation migrate to Britain?
After World War II
What tone does the poem have?
What tone does the poem have?
Joyful and upbeat
What helped Jamaica develop its national identity?
What helped Jamaica develop its national identity?
Nation Language
What literary device is used in 'Colonizin Englan in reverse'?
What literary device is used in 'Colonizin Englan in reverse'?
Irony
Why is calling England 'De mother lan' ironic?
Why is calling England 'De mother lan' ironic?
England was the coloniser, not nurturing
What device is 'Turn history upside dung!'?
What device is 'Turn history upside dung!'?
Colloquialism
What effect does the regular rhyme scheme create?
What effect does the regular rhyme scheme create?
Rhythmic, musical quality
What word is repeated in the final stanza?
What word is repeated in the final stanza?
Proud
What does Bennett's use of Jamaican Creole challenge?
What does Bennett's use of Jamaican Creole challenge?
Dominance of Standard English
What does 'populate / De seat o' de Empire' use?
What does 'populate / De seat o' de Empire' use?
Irony and juxtaposition