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Is a bitter or wounding remark, which is often ironically worded. Sarcasm just refers to the tone of voice in which a remark has been made e.g when Lawino calls Clementine beautiful she is being sarcastic because she is bitter and contemptuous. In the poem ‘Building the Nation' the whole tone of the poem is satirical. The title is ironic.
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2. What is Becky?s attitude towards the life she lived according to the excerpt? (3mks)
3. From your knowledge of the text, who are Becky?s children referred to in the excerpt? (2mks)
4. State and illustrate the character trait of:
· Becky (2mks)
· Vera (2mks)
5. Identify and illustrate two stylistic devices used in the excerpt (4mks)
6. State and illustrate two thematic concerns brought out in the excerpt (4mks)
7. From your knowledge of novel, write in note form three things that Becky believed in. (3mks)
8. Rewrite the following sentence according to the instructions given, (l mk)
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To weep – the tears of a SLAVE!
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While weeping – the tears of a SLAVE!
Ah! Now, I must labour for gold,
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Ah! Now, I am shackled and sold
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Ye sons, of the free and wise,
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Can a land of Christians so pure!
Let demons of slavery rave!
Can the angel of mercy endure,
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