The Night-Jar and Inkosazana Yasezulwini by Chris Mann (Grade 12 NSC Matric English FAL): Quizzes
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What three main themes do both poems explore?
What three main themes do both poems explore?
Guidance, hope & spiritual healing
How is the night-jar's appearance described?
How is the night-jar's appearance described?
Brown as dust with rose inside
When does the night-jar become active?
When does the night-jar become active?
At midnight when darkness falls
What does the window symbolise in 'The Night-Jar'?
What does the window symbolise in 'The Night-Jar'?
Transition between inner & outer worlds
What does 'Inkosazana Yasezulwini' mean?
What does 'Inkosazana Yasezulwini' mean?
Princess of Heaven
What role does the Princess of Heaven perform?
What role does the Princess of Heaven perform?
Collector & giver of dreams
What does rainbow water symbolise?
What does rainbow water symbolise?
Hope, promise & new beginnings
What is the overall tone of both poems?
What is the overall tone of both poems?
Sympathetic & understanding
What do both poems emphasise about healing?
What do both poems emphasise about healing?
Active engagement rather than passive waiting
Why are the supernatural beings given human-like qualities?
Why are the supernatural beings given human-like qualities?
To make them accessible guides