Prayer to Masks by Léopold Sédar Senghor (Grade 12 NSC Matric English HL): Quizzes
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How many lines does 'Prayer to Masks' contain?
How many lines does 'Prayer to Masks' contain?
14 lines
What does the opening line clarify masks are NOT?
What does the opening line clarify masks are NOT?
Idols
Why does the poem use irregular structure without consistent rhyme?
Why does the poem use irregular structure without consistent rhyme?
To mirror African oral traditions
What spiritual role do masks serve in African traditions?
What spiritual role do masks serve in African traditions?
Portals to the spiritual realm
What does 'visible but invisible feasts' represent about masks?
What does 'visible but invisible feasts' represent about masks?
Physical objects with spiritual power
What tone does the poem maintain throughout?
What tone does the poem maintain throughout?
Reverent and celebratory
Which movement was Senghor a key figure in?
Which movement was Senghor a key figure in?
Négritude movement
What are the three major themes of the poem?
What are the three major themes of the poem?
Identity, spirituality, unity
What do masks symbolise regarding African tradition?
What do masks symbolise regarding African tradition?
Continuity of tradition
What does the unity theme emphasise masks connect?
What does the unity theme emphasise masks connect?
Humanity, nature, spiritual realm