rr Ballad of the Land Lord is related to what happens in the society because it portrays on issues like Awareness, Protest, Conflict, Exploitation, Oppression, Humiliation, Hypoctisy, Classes and Injustice which are happening every day

CHAPTER FOUR: STUDY QUESTIONS.

A.A: THEORIES OF LITERATURE.

• (@). Write a literary term that corresponds to each of the following descriptions.

(j), The freedom to violate grammatical rules in pocm is called……… (ii, ……is the process of giving roles to subjects who are involved in a literary work. (iil). The involvement of two or more characters is speaking upon an idea is termed 2s (iv)}…-ssse i the speaker or a dramatist in the poem o do indicate thatthe play is over (6). What does the following literary terms mean in literature?

(i), Technique (i). Mood (iii). Symbolism (iv) Proverbs (). Comedy

• By giving the tile of a song, prover’ or an idiom: use five points to reveal on the notion that,

“Jterature i still advantageous among Tanzanians today” (Give your examples in Swahili language) 3.2): Define the following terms as used in literature. 1), Comedy drama ii), Suspense ii), Dialogue iv), Diction ), Poetic license vi). Flashback vii). Riddle viii). Allusion by). Contrast the following pairs of literary terminologies “Weduesday, September 25, 2019 eTzshule 2019 , Email tashule@gmail.com !

rr i), Tone and Mood ii). Archaism and Euphemism iii). Tragedy and Tragic-comedy

• Proverb and Idiom y), Antagonist and Protagonist vi). Hyperbole and Litotes,
• To each of the following descriptions write COR as the statement is TRUE and INC to FALSE

statements. (i), Conflicts happening in any novel are very important in the development of plot (ii). Metonymy is te process of giving Foles to Subjects involved a literary work (ii), Setting can indicate both the status and the subject matter ofa play read.

(iv). “As without water no life” also “without language there is no literature” (0). The device which use words in creating mental picture is called symbolism.

• Argue against the notion that, “The study of Oral Literature has no use in the modem society

of today” (Give at least five points)

• By giving one example, explain on the way form and content are inseparable in making a

literary work effective 7.3): Give the difference present between the following pairs of literary terms. 4). Flegy and Lyric poems b). Betrayal and Protest ©), Simile and Metaphor d). Rhyme and Rhythm c). Audience and Character ii), Define the following terminologies as used in literary works, 4). Conflict b). Onomatopoeia c), Persona d), Setting e), Fable 1). Verse g). Play h). Symbolism i). Plot j). Characterization

• Using your life experience, show how literature cannot be separated from our society's daily

life experiences.

• Define the following terms as used in literature.
• Exposition

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• Contras te olowing pairs of hts teminolons

9, Metaphors Smite

si), Arsh and Hopes ‘y), Poct and Persona

4A. B: PLAYS

of your choice. this nation with not less than eight (8) points. macemity a im any two readings you have donc under this section. ‘Wednesday, September 25, 2019 etehale 209 rettamcermatcon r ©.” a

• By the use of two texts you have read under this section, show how traditionalism is epposed

to modemity.

• “Playwrights are teachers in the Tanzania of today". With reference to two texts dane under

this seetion show the truth of this statement.

• With reference to any two texts you have done under this section, explain on four central

ideas portrayed in each text of your choice.

4. C: NOVELS AND SHORT STORIES.

• From two readings you have done under this section explain on the way novelists have dealt

with exploitation, humiliation, protest and awarencss as @ way of educating and liberating their societies 24, In reference 1 two novels you have done assess on the way language has been employed artistically by novelists for enriching their messages to their readers.

• Read the story below then answer the questions that come aftr it

That evening all the young people sat together inthe old hut of Neusulu. Ngusulu arrived and welcomed them kindly. Then he hegan ta tell a star. The story was on the fist Man and woman of the land that God bad given to them.

‘God gave the Man and the Woman the Land”. God said, “This Land I hand over to you, O man and women, Itis your duty to keep and look after it forever", There was a strange light in Ngusulu's eyes as he spoke. Whei he wal this story, he forgot that his friends were waiting him so that they can go to the second village for paying pride price for his wife to be.

Winginda; his favorite sister listened carefully atthe story ofthe beginning of the word. She wished to be stood next God and see all the Land, At last Ngusulu cried out, “But where does our land goes?”

DEUSTIONS

i), Name any three (3) seitings involved inthe story i). Hdentfy any five (5) characters involved in the story ii). By giving one (1) example; mention any six (6) themes portrayed in the story iv). Outline any five lessons you have leamed frorn the stary “Weiduesday, September 25, 2019 eTeshule 2019 1 Email tashule@gmailcom : rr

• “Characters are central figures ia literary works”. In reference to a reading you have dane

under this section, argue for or against this statement,

• “Novelists always write their work to teach the society” By referring to. text you have read

under this section, explain on any four lessons you have obtained in it. 28, “Usually the conflicts arising in the society affects people.” Show the truth of this statement by choosing two characters from each of the two texts you have done.

• Explain on the relevance of two readings you have done under this section to the Tanzanian.
• By referring to two short storicy you have read, explain on the messages that a reader can

obtain from them.

• In reference to two readings you have done under this scetion, analyze on the effectiveness of

four characters used by every writer in passing the intended message across the readers.

• “Unity and solidarity are vital tools in effecting any societal change”. In reference to two

texts you have read under this section, justify on four lessons you have obtained in each of them.

4. D: POETRY

• “Any literary artists do have an idea to communicate in his or her work”, In reference to two

poems read under this seetion explain on what the artists intends to convey to their readers. M4. In reference to two poems you have done under this seetion; comment on how personification, symbolism, imagery and irony have been used by writers in effecting their

messages to the readers

• “Poems are rich in figurative language when conveying the intended message to people”.

Choose any two pocms you have dene under this section then identify four figures of speech which has been employed by every poet in them.

• Choose any two poems you have read urider this section then analyze them basing on the

following guidelines. i), Do you think what the poem is all about? ii). Suggest on the state of mind of the post iii) From the poem read identify any two themes portrayed in each poem.

“Weduesday, September 25, 2019 eTzshule 2019 , Email tashule@gmail.com ! r ©.” a in). Is the pocm relevant to Tanzanians? Support your answer with two points in each poem.

• Without referring to any poom show how poetry differ from play and novel
• Choose any two poems you have done under this section then, then show how the poets has

been effective in the choice of words when delivering the intended message to thei readers. 39, “Poems do employ figurative language in conveying the intended message to people”. Choose any two pocms read under this section, identifying four figures of specch which ave been employed by every poet in ther.

• Read the following poem carefully then answer the questions that come afte it

By $0’s Kagora sorcamed, Others lamented, We are perished. Majority ered With tears of fright, We are killed. Almighty products, Stop all mourns Measure your conducts

QUESTIONS

i), Tdentify the rhymes used in the first and the second stanza. i, Suggest on the state of mind of the post. i), Do you think what the poem is all about? iv), Suggest on the best title of the pocm read.

\). Do you think what is the intention ofthe poet inthe last verse ofthe last stanza? vi). From the poem read identify any five themes pactrayed ia it vii) Is the poom relevant to Tanzanians? Support your answer with four points ‘Weidnesday, September 25, 2019 eTeshule 2019 1 Email tashule@gmailcom : rr

• Read the following poem carefully then answer questions that follow afer it

EALMORE By Joe Corrie

Eat more fruits,” the slogan say, More fish, more beef, more bread, But I'm on unemployment more pay, My third year now and wed. And so 1 Wonder When I see, The slogan when I‘pass, The only one that would suit me, Eat more bloody grass!

QUESTIONS

4), From the poem read identify the personification, tautology and symbolism used b), Re-write the third verse of the second stanza of the poem read, ¢), Suggest on the mood of the poet.

4), Wentify any five (5) main ideas which are portrayed in the poem, (Cite an example to support each point) e), Is the poem relevant to your Society? 6}. Give out four lessons you have obtained from this pocm.

• Make a clear analysis on the two poems named "YOUR PAIN” and “EAT MORE” basing

on the following guidelines. i), What are the poems all about? i), Suggest on the state of mind ofthe poets. ii), Kdemtify any six (6) central ideas conveyed in them. At least three (3) from each poem.

iv), Mention any six (6) figures of speech employed in the poems. At least three (3) from each poem. \). Are the poems relevant to the Tanzanians today? Give out two points from each poem to Justify your answer.

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Soyinka, W (1963). The Lion and The Jewel. New York: Oxford University Press “Wednesday, September 25, 2019 eTzshule 2019 , Email tashule@gmail.com !