Die Heks van Hexrivier (Grade 12 NSC Matric Afrikaans FAL): Quizzes
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When was Philip Nel born?
When was Philip Nel born?
29 September 1963
What poetic form is 'Die Heks van Hexrivier'?
What poetic form is 'Die Heks van Hexrivier'?
A ballade
What was Elize's main character flaw?
What was Elize's main character flaw?
She was extremely proud and vain
Who were the Hugenote?
Who were the Hugenote?
French Protestants who fled to Cape
What is the main theme of the poem?
What is the main theme of the poem?
Pride leads to humiliation
What does the red orchid symbolise?
What does the red orchid symbolise?
Unattainable love & dangerous desires
What happened to Phillip de Vos?
What happened to Phillip de Vos?
He fell & died with disa in hand
How is the poem structured?
How is the poem structured?
4 quatrains and 1 couplet
What does 'krans' mean?
What does 'krans' mean?
A steep rock formation
How does the tone of the poem change?
How does the tone of the poem change?
From love & expectation to sadness