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2 marksUnderstanding Literary Discourse

CSEC English A · May/June 2016 · Paper 2 · Question 2(a)

Based on the poem 'The Castaways' by Claude McKay.

What is the reason for the activities described in lines 1 to 4 of the poem?

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  1. 2(b)Quote TWO examples from lines 4 to 7 where the poet appeals to the sense of hearing.[2 marks]
  2. 2(c)Quote the expression which shows that the character in the poem was not touched by the beauty of the surroundings.[2 marks]
  3. 2(d)What causes the feeling or emotion that is conveyed through the expression, "touch the deep-stirred heart with hands of gold" (line 6)?[2 marks]
  4. 2(e)What word does the poet use to show the reader a contrast in those things that affected the character?[1 mark]
  5. 2(f)Who according to the poet are the castaways of life?[1 mark]
  6. 2(g)Quote TWO words that show the character's attitude towards the castaways.[2 marks]
  7. 2(h)What "misery" does the character turn away from?[1 mark]
  8. 2(i)Describe the mood that the poet creates in the last two lines of the poem.[2 marks]

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