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8 marksLanguage in Society and Caribbean Linguistic Identity

CAPE Communication Studies · 2014 · Paper 2 · Question 2(a)

Based on Deborah Jean-Baptiste-Samuel's poem 'Vessels'.

In an ESSAY of no more than 500 words, discuss what the poet achieves by using a mixture of Standard English and Creole in the poem.

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  1. 2(b)In the essay, discuss the implications for the wider acceptability of Creole arising from the poet's use of this language variety.[8 marks]
  2. 2(c)In the essay, discuss how a video presentation would enhance the message of the poem.[9 marks]

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