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Poetry
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Card 1
Question: What poetic device is shown by repeating initial consonant sounds like in 'suurwurms, DvD's, selfs sjokoladeblokkies' ?
Answer: Alliteration (repetition of initial consonant sounds).
Card 2
Question: What is assonance and where is it identified in the line 'van David Diederik de Waal' ?
Answer: Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds; here the long 'a' sound repeats in 'David Diederik de Waal'.
Card 3
Question: What type of poem tells a story, as identified for 'Die verhaal van David de Waal' ?
Answer: A narrative poem (verhalende gedig).
Card 4
Question: Give the reason why the character David made many plans in the poem.
Answer: He wanted to make money (to earn money).
Card 5
Question: Which line from the content contains a simile and what is the simile?
Answer: "want hy maak geld soos bossies!" — the simile compares his money-making to bundles ('like bossies').
Card 6
Question: What evidence from the text shows that David earned good money? Provide the quoted phrase.
Answer: "sente word rande."
Card 7
Question: How many stanzas does the herb-related (poem) piece contain, according to the notes?
Answer: Four stanzas.
Card 8
Question: What is the main message conveyed about herbs in the poem notes?
Answer: Herbs are versatile; they help people's health and can be used in food.
Card 9
Question: In the sport-related poem excerpt, why is 'Olimpus' used as an image?
Answer: Olimpus refers to Mount Olympus, home of the gods and site of the first Olympic Games, symbolizing the highest level of achievement and strength.
Card 10
Question: Identify an example of alliteration from the sport-related line provided.
Answer: "bou ons Olimpus weer blink bo beton" (repetition of the 'b' sound: bou, blink, beton).