Papa- T (OCR GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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Where was Fred D'Aguiar born and where did he spend his early years?
Where was Fred D'Aguiar born and where did he spend his early years?
Born in London, early years in Guyana
Which Tennyson poem is referenced in 'Papa-T'?
Which Tennyson poem is referenced in 'Papa-T'?
The Charge of the Light Brigade
What does the metaphor 'His voice was a drumbeat' suggest about the grandfather's voice?
What does the metaphor 'His voice was a drumbeat' suggest about the grandfather's voice?
It is powerful and rhythmic
What does 'tin-soldiered their way to glory' critique?
What does 'tin-soldiered their way to glory' critique?
How war can be glorified
What does the contrast between 'scorched earth' and 'sweet seasalter' emphasise?
What does the contrast between 'scorched earth' and 'sweet seasalter' emphasise?
Difference between war & peaceful setting
What does the paradox 'To hear was to disobey' suggest?
What does the paradox 'To hear was to disobey' suggest?
Hearing encourages critical thinking
What does the 'upside down V into the paper' symbolise?
What does the 'upside down V into the paper' symbolise?
A moment of creation & transformation
Why does D'Aguiar use free verse in 'Papa-T'?
Why does D'Aguiar use free verse in 'Papa-T'?
To break from traditional forms
What effect does intertextuality create in 'Papa-T'?
What effect does intertextuality create in 'Papa-T'?
Dialogue between imperialism & family
What does the tone shift in the poem represent?
What does the tone shift in the poem represent?
Growth from listener to creator
What themes does D'Aguiar's poetry often explore?
What themes does D'Aguiar's poetry often explore?
Slavery & exploitation in Guyana