SMK RAWANG

KM 25.6, JALAN IPOH

48000 RAWANG, SELANGOR

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MODULE-FORM 3
LITERATURE - POEMS

ANSWER KEY
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COMPILED &PREPARED BY:
PN NURHISHAM BT OTHMAN
Sad I Ams by Trevor Millum

I am
the ring
from an empty Cola can
the scrapings
from an unwashed porridge pan
the severed arm
of last year’s Action Man.

I am
the envelope
on which the gum is gone
the Sellotape
where you can’t find the end
the toothless stapler, springless bulldog clip
the dried up liquid paper
that mars instead of mends
the stamped addressed reply
that you forgot
to send.

I am
the battery in which no charge is left
the starter motor which remains inert
the tyre on which the tread is worn
the sparking plug which shows no sign of spark
the carburettor choked by bits and dirt
the chromium trim from which the shine has gone.

I am
a garden
overgrown with weeds
a library book
that no one ever reads

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a stray
which no one thinks to feed
the piece of good advice
which no one seems to need.
Practice 1
Read stanza 1 of the poem carefully. Then answer the following questions.

a. In stanza 1, what does the pesona compare himself with?

He compares himself with the ring of a drink can, scrapings from a

porridge pan and the broken part of a discarded toy _(1 mark)

b. Where do we find the things mentioned in this stanza?

These things can be found in the household (1 mark)

c. Why do you think the porridge pan is dirty?

It has not been washed and has leftovers in it _(1 mark)

d. What could have caused the arm of Action Man to be severed? Give two possible
reasons.
The two reasons are it could have been pulled out by a child playing with it
and the toy could have been faulty (2 marks)

Practice 2
Read stanza 2 of the poem carefully. Then answer the following questions.

a. In stanza 2, why can’t the envelope be sealed?

The gum is gone (1 mark)

b. State the literary device used for the phrase ‘the gum is gone’.
Alliteration (1 mark)

c. How would people feel if they could not find the end of Sellotape?
They would feel frustrated (1 mark)

e. What is the main characteristic of the things mentioned in the poem that makes
the persona relate to it? Why would he feel this way?

i. The main characteristic:

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 They are disposable and unwanted things (1 mark)
ii. Reason:
Perhaps the persona feels unwanted too (1 mark)

Practice 3
Read stanza 3 of the poem carefully. Then answer the following questions.

a. In stanza 3, what happened to the carburettor?

It is filled with dirt (1 mark)

b. How do we describe the battery that has no charge left?

The battery is flat (1mark)

b. Why is the tyre discarded?

It is discarded because the tread has worn out (1 mark)

d. What should we do to the things that we do not want anymore? Give two possible
suggestions.

Suggestion 1: Recycle and reuse (1 mark)

Suggestion 2: Give to the one in need (1 mark)
(accept any possible answers)

Practice 4
Read stanza 4 of the poem carefully. Then answer the following questions.

a. In which age group do you think the persona is in?

Teenager/old people/elderly people (1 mark)

b. If you see a stray animal, what would you do?

I will kept it as a pet / I will take the stray to the animal shelter / I will feed
the stray ( 1 mark)
(accept any possible answer)

c. What does the phrase ‘the piece of good advice which no one seems to need’
mean?
Advice that it is useful but tends to be ignored by people (1 mark)

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 d. List down two moral values that you have learned from the poem.
Moral value 1: We should be positive about our status in life (1 mark)
Moral value 2: We should have confidence in ourselves (1 mark)
(accept any suitable answer or choose any two below)
1. We should learn to recognize and value our abilities and possessions.
2. We should keep faith with our family.
3. We should be grateful for what we have rather than yearning for
something different.
4. We must show our appreciation to those who have helped us

Practice 5
Read the poem carefully. Then answer the following questions.

a. Who most probably owned the Action Man?

A child/The owner of the toy (1 mark)

b. In stanza 2, what category of things is mentioned by the persona?

Stationery (1 mark)

c. What does the persona mean when he said that he is like the garden with
overgrown weeds?
He feels neglected (1 mark)

d. Who do you think the persona is? Give a reason for your answer.

I think the persona is an elderly person who feels unwanted. This is because
the persona associates himself with many old and unwanted things (2 marks)

Practice 6
Read the poem carefully. Then answer the following questions.

a. In stanza 1, which word tells us that the arm of the Action Man is broken?

Severed (1 mark)

b. Give the meaning of the word ’inert’?

It means to be without motion or power / not working (1 mark)

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 c. Why do you think no one wants to take the advice?

Perhaps because the persona is an elderly person and has old-fashioned

opinion about things (1 mark)

d. What evidence would you give to say that the persona could be an orphan?

The persona has made extreme comparisons which is not likely to happen
within a family. As an orphan it is possible for the persona to feel
unwanted, unloved and neglected (2 marks)

Practice 7
Read the poem carefully. Then answer the following questions.

a. What do people do with used things around the house that they do not need any
longer
They will keep / throw / recycle the things(1 mark)

b. In stanza 2, what has happened to the stamped addressed reply?

It has been forgotten (1 mark)

c. Why do you think no one has ever read the library book?
Perhaps the book is not interesting (1 mark)

d. Explain the line ‘that mars instead of mends’. How do we prevent liquid paper
fromdrying-up?
Liquid paper that is dry will dirty rather than erase the writing that is being
cleaned. The liquid paper pen should be capped at all times when not in
use (2 marks)

Taken from: Ace Your Literature Module Form 1/PPD Kluang

Practice 8
Read the poem carefully. Then answer the following questions.

1. Who do you think broke the arm of the Action Man?

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A child / the owner of the toy (1 mark)

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2. Describe how you feel when you cannot find the end of a cellophane tape.
Frustrated / angry / upset (1 mark)

3. What would you do to correct your written mistake when your liquid paper is dried
up?

Cancel my mistake using a pen (1 mark)

4. How would you feel when you suddenly found a letter which you forgot to post?

Frustrated because the letter did not reach the person I wrote to (2 marks)

5. What would you do if your vehicle cannot start or move?

a) Call a mechanic (1 mark)

b) Try to repair it myself (1 mark)

6. Would you buy a new vehicle if you cannot use the one you have? Why?

Yes, because it is already old / because I need a vehicle as a transport to

move around .

OR .

No, Because I do not have enough money to buy a new one / because the
vehicle is special to me and I want to keep it (2 marks)

7. What should you do if your garden is overgrown with weeds?

Mow the lawn (1 mark)

8. Who should be looking after your garden at home? Why?

My mother/father because she/he knows about gardening (2 marks)

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 9. In your opinion, what makes a library book uninteresting?

a) The cover looks boring (1 mark)

b) It is too thick (1 mark)

10. Suggest ways to solve the problems of stray animals in your neighbourhood.

a) Take them as pets (1 mark)

b) Have a “Care for Animals” campaign (1 mark)

Taken from: LITERATURE COMPONENT MODULESON POEMS & NOVELS (FORMS 1 – 5

Practice 9
Read the poem carefully. Then answer the following questions.

1. What happens to the action man?

Its arm is broken (1 mark)

2. What is the condition of the porridge pan?

It is unwashed/dirty. (1 mark)

3. What happens to the envelope?

The gum is gone. (1 mark)

4. What does the phrase ‘toothless stapler’ mean?

The stapler has no staple (1 mark)

5. What happens to the liquid paper?

It has dried up (1 mark)

6. Why do you think the starter motor remains inert?

It has broken. (1 mark)

7. What happens if someone uses a tyre with thread that is worn?

It is dangerous and may cause accident (1 mark)

8. Why do you think the garden is overgrown with weeds?

No one uses the garden anymore/No one stays there anymore (1 mark)

9. What would you do if you see a hungry stray on the street?

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 Feed them/bring them to animal shelter (1 mark)

10. Less and less people like to go to the library these days. Why?
Because people can access to a lot of things using the internet at home.
(2 marks)

11. What is the mood of the persona?

Sad/disappointed (1 mark)

12. What does the person forget to send?

A stamped addressed reply/ A return letter (1 mark)

13. In your opinion, how can we make the chromium trim shine again?
Wash and polish it. (1 mark)

14. Suggest two things that can cheer the person up.
i. Share their sadness with someone. (1 mark)
ii. Listen to some happy music . (1 mark)

15. If you could give an advice to your younger self, what would that be?
Don’t give up easily when there is a challenge/ Be brave/ Help people/ Don’t
be afraid to make mistakes/etc (1 mark)

Taken from: www.pt3english.com

NEWS BREAK

Now why so loving, darling,

And why the sudden kiss?
You’d help me with some little jobs?
For goodness sake, what’s this?

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 Your face is clean for once, dear.
Your clothes without a crease.
You saved your luncheon money?
Will wonders never cease?

No dropping of your school books,

No shrieking, childish treble.

Today you are a lamb, love,
Where yesterday a rebel.

But surely you’re some stranger,

No rage or hullabaloo.
Come closer, let me look, dear,
Can this be REALLY you?

Now were you struck by lightning

Or were you stunned at sport?
Ah… now I see the reason.
You’ve brought your school report!

MAX FATCHEN

Practice 1
Read the poem carefully and answer the questions.

a. Where did the situation occur?

The situation occurred at the front of the house (1 mark)
b. What did the boy do when he met his mother?
The boy gives the mother a hug and a kiss lovingly (1 mark)
c. What was offered by the boy to his mother?
He has offered to help his mother with some little jobs (1 mark)

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 d. What was his mother’s reaction after hearing the offer from his son? Provide the
textual evidence for your answer.
The mother is very surprised. It can be found by the line, ‘For goodness
sake, what’s this?’(2 marks)

Practice 2
Read the poem carefully and answer the questions.

a. What happened to the son’s face?

Clean (1 mark)
b. How can we prevent our clothes from creases? Provide two suggestions.
i) He must have stayed quietly at school (1 mark)
ii) He must not run or play very much (1 mark)
(accept any suitable answer)
c. Do you think the child presented the report card to his father or his mother?
Provide reasons to support your answer.
Any suitable answers are acceptable (2 marks)

Practice 3
Read the poem carefully and answer the questions.

a. What is meant by the phrase ‘No dropping of your school books’?

Normally he thrown down the book on the floor. (1 mark)

b. How differently does the boy behave?

He does not throw his books and he does not scream and shout. (1 mark)

c. State the literary device used in line 3.

Simile (1 mark)

d. Give two examples of how a child would behave in order to be called a rebel.
The boy kicks up a fuss about having too much work at school and the boy
cries that he is not going back to school anymore (2 marks)
(accept any suitable answer)

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Practice 4
Read the poem carefully and answer the questions.

a. What did the boy not do to be regarded as a stranger by his mother?

He did not throw tantrums or create a fuss (1 mark)
b. Why did the mother say ‘Now were you struck by lightning’.?
It means he was hurt in some way or other. She says this because she is
totally unable to understand the change in the boy’s behaviour (1 mark)
c. Why did she call the boy to move closer to her?
She wants to have a better look to make sure he is her son (1 mark)
d. When the persona understands the reason for the son’s strange behaviour, how
do you think she feels? Give a reason for your answer.
i. Feeling: relieved (1 mark)
ii. Reason:She feels this way because this is what she expects him to
do – hoodwink her with his good behaviour for possibly a poor
school report. (1 mark)
(accept any suitable answer)

Practice 5
Read the poem carefully and answer the questions.

a. In the first stanza, how is the child’s behaviour today different from that of
yesterday?
He was defiant yesterday but obedient today (1 mark)
b. ‘But surely you’re some stranger’. Why does the child appear to be a ‘stranger’?
The child did not show his bad temper like yesterday (1 mark)
c. Why does the poet capitalise the word ‘REALLY’?
The poet capitalises the word to show the mother’s high degree of
bewilderment (1 mark)
d. What does this poem show about human nature? Justify your answer.
Humans are sometimes pretentious people; in order not to get scolded for
getting bad result, the child behaves extremely well in front of his mother

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 (2 marks)
(accept any suitable answer)
Taken from: Ace Your Literature Module Form 1/PPD Kluang

Practice 6
Read the poem carefully and answer the questions.

1. Describe the persona/parent’s feelings when he/she says “For goodness sake,
what’s this?” in stanza 1.

The parent finds the child’s behaviour quite strange / not normal OR

He/she is surprised or shocked. (1 mark)

2. What would the child normally do with his/her luncheon money at school (stanza
2)?

Buy food and drinks at recess time. (1 mark)

3. Give an example of what the child did when the persona/parent says “Where
yesterday a rebel” (stanza 3)

He/She did not listen to his/her parents’ advice .

OR .

He/She messed his/her bedroom .(1 mark)

4. Why does the persona/parent feel that the child is a stranger (stanza 4)?

Because he/she is being very good. (1 mark)

5. What do you think the child would say to his/her parent when he/she gives the
school report?

“Mum/Dad, this is my report card. I hope you won’t be angry.” (1 mark)

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 6. Describe your own feelings every time you give your school academic report to
your parents.

I feel nervous and also scared because my result is not always good

(2 marks)

7. Do you think examinations are important for students? Give TWO reasons.

a) Examinations will test them on what they have learned and understood
(1 mark)
b) Students will be more serious in their studies because the results will
be important for their future. (1 mark)
8. Why are parents concerned about their children’s studies?

Because they want the best for their children (1 mark)

9. Suggest TWO ways students can follow in order to get success in their studies.
a) Have a personal study time table (1 mark)
b) Study in small groups after school (1 mark)
10)What is your future career? Why?

I want to be a doctor because I want to help treat people, especially the

poor ones. (2 marks)

Taken from: LITERATURE COMPONENT MODULESON POEMS & NOVELS (FORMS 1 – 5

Practice 7
Read the poem carefully. Then answer the following questions.

1. From the line ‘ your face is clean for once’ , what can you say about ‘you’
He/she always has dirty face (1 mark).

2. What do you think ‘you’ would normally do with his/her luncheon money?
Spend it on food/snacks/soft drinks (1 mark).

3. Who is ‘dear’?
A child (1 mark).

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4. What normally happens to the school books when the child comes home?
The child will drop the school books everywhere (1 mark).

5. In your opinion, how would the child’s clothes look like after a normal school day?
Dirty / creased/ stained (1 mark).

6. Who is the persona?

A parent .(1 mark)

7. Why does the persona ask if the child is struck by lightning?

The persona is surprised by how the child acts (1 mark).

8. How do you think the persona feel when the child comes back home?
Shocked/surprised (1 mark).

9. What might be the reason the child is acting nice that day?
The child does not want the parent to get mad at him/her because he has
brought back the report card (2 marks).

10. Predict the child’s result.

Not good (1 mark)

11. If you were the child, would you have done the same thing? why
Yes, because I do not want to get punished (2 marks)
OR
No, because my parents would not be mad as long as I try my best.
(2 marks)

12. Suggest two ways to make sure we do well in school.

a) Pay attention in class (1 mark)
b) Get good sleep at night (1 mark).

13. Describe the relationships between the child and the parent.
They are close to each other as they spend a lot of time together. (2 marks)

Taken from: www.pt3english.com

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What is Red? by Mary O’Neill


Red is a sunset

Blazing and bright.

Red is feeling brave

With all your might.

Red is a sunburn

A spot on your nose.

Sometimes red
Is a red red rose.

Red squiggles out
When you cut your hand.

Red is a brick

And the sounds of a band.

Red is hotness

You get inside

When you’re embarrassed

And want to hide.

Fire-cracker, fire-engine

Fire-flicker red –

And when you’re angry

Red runs through your head.



Red is an Indian

A Valentine heart.

The trimmings on

A circus cart.

Red is a lipstick

Red is a shout

Red is a signal

That says: “Watch out!”

Red is a great big

Rubber ball.

Red is the giantest

Colour of all.

Red is a show-off,

No doubt about it –

But can you imagine

Living without it?

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Practice 1
Read the poem carefully and answer the questions.

1. What is the meaning of “with all your might”?

With all your power or strength (1 mark)
2. What causes a sunburn?
Because being under the hot sun for too long. (1 mark)
3. In the poem, “you” refers to ...
the reader (1 mark)
4. “Red squiggles out” refers to..
Blood (1 mark)
5. What flower does red refer to in this poem?
Rose (1 mark)
6. Which line suggests that red is also the colour of love?
A Valentine heart. (1 mark)
7. Which line tells us that some people wear red to attract attention?
Red is a show-off (1 mark)
8. What does “it” in the last line refer to?
Red (1 mark)

Practice 2
Read the poem carefully and answer the questions.

1. Why do you think red refers to the sunset and not the sunrise?

Because it is getting dark and the sun is setting (1 mark)

2. How is it possible for you to get a sunburn? Explain.

When I sit under the sun for too long without wearing anything to
protect me from the heat, like wearing a cap or hat I will get a sunburn.

(2 marks)

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3. Based on your own experience, why do people dislike feeling embarrassed?

Because they do not want to be laughed at / they will lose their

confidence when they feel silly (1 mark)

4. Why do you think people give red roses to their loved ones?

As a symbol of love or romance / Red roses are special because they

are very beautiful and expensive. (2 marks)

5. How could a visit to a circus make you happy?

I can see many interesting circus acts and also animals like tigers and
elephants. (1 mark)

6. In your opinion, is red the best colour for a lipstick? Why?

Yes, because it is a bright and can make a woman look very beautiful.

OR .

No, because it is too bright and it will make a woman look ugly/like a
clown. (2 marks)

7. Who do you think would be interested in playing with a big red rubber ball?
Why?

Small children will like it because it will be fun trying to kick or catch a
big ball. (2 marks)

8. Do you think red is the best choice of colour for a school uniform? Why?

Yes, because it will make the students look smart and cheerful .

OR .

No, because it is not suitable for a school as a place to study . (2 marks)

9. Would you want to live in a red bungalow? Why?

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 Yes, because my house will look the most interesting in my area .

OR .

No, my neighbours will think that we are a crazy family because we

choose red paint. (2 marks)

10. Some people do not like red. Give two possible reasons.

(i) The colour is too bright (1 mark)

(ii) They do not like to show off. (1 mark)

Taken from: LITERATURE COMPONENT MODULESON POEMS & NOVELS (FORMS 1 – 5

Practice 3
Read the poem carefully and answer the questions.

1. Who wrote the poem?

Mary O’Neill .(1 mark)

2. What is the “Red” in the line, “Red squiggles out” trying to describe?
Blood . (1 mark)

3. Give an example of how the colour red can make a person feel.
Feel brave . (1 mark)

4. Do you think the persona likes red? Give a reason for your answer.
Yes, I think the persona really like red because it is a colour that she cannot
live without. (2 marks)

Practice 4
Read the poem carefully and answer the questions.

1. What is the colour of the sun during sunset?

It is red. (1 mark)

2. What does the line “A Valentine heart” mean?

The colour of love. (1 mark)

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 3. Given an example of personification used in the poem.
“Red runs through your head” . (1 mark)

4. What is an important theme of the poem? How did it affect you?

The theme is appreciation. It made me learn how to appreciate the fact that
a simple colour can mean so many different things to people . (2 marks)

Practice 5
Read the poem carefully and answer the questions.

1. Based on the poem, give an example of how the colour red can make you feel.
Excited. (1 mark)

2. What happens if we spend too much time under the sun?

We will get a sunburn. (1 mark)

3. Why is Red a ‘show-off’?

Because it is a colour that attracts attention . (1 mark)

4. ‘Red is hotness’. What other things that you can relate to this line? Explain the
relationship.
Sun is red, This can be related to the line ‘Red is hotness’ as the sun is red
because it is very hot .(2 marks)
Taken from: Module Inovasi-Literature Component+PT3 Model Test Paper-Form 2-Alaf Sanjung

Practice 6
Read the poem carefully and answer the questions.

1. Suggest two things that are red from the poem.

Sunburn and brick
2. What feeling does red express?
It shows bravery.
3. What happens when one is angry?
Your face turn red.
4. What happens when you cut your hand?
It bleeds.
5. Why is red a ‘show-off’?
Because it is a bright colour.
6. Name one red thing that is not mentioned in the poem.
Strawberry.

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 7. Do you think colours should be celebrated ? Why?
Yes, because they represent important things in our lives.
8. In your opinion, what can one do to minimise negativity in life?
Stay positive and seek for help when needed.
9. State two messages you get from the poem.
a) Life is colourful.
b) Colours are fun.
10. What will happen if we only live in a world with black and white as colours?
It will be boring.

My Hero



My dad's as brave as a dad can be,

I rate him Number One,
He's not afraid of the dead of night,
Or anything under the sun.



He's not afraid of a late-night film,

Full of horrors on the telly,
And is he afraid of skeletons?
Not dad,not on your Nelly!



He's not afraid of meeting ghosts,

He'd even smile and greet 'em,
And things that scare most dads the most,
My dad could just defeat 'em.



He's not afraid of vampires,

Or a wolf-man come to get him,
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If Frankenstein's monster knocked on our door,
He wouldn't let that upset him.



My dad's as brave as dad can be,

And he's always ready to prove it,
So why,when a spider's in the bath,
Does Mum have to come and remove it?



WILLIS HALL

Practice 1
Read the poem carefully and answer the questions.

1. How brave is the child's dad?

As brave as dad can be .(1 mark)

2. What is the meaning of 'the dead of the night'?

In the middle of the night when it is very dark and quiet .( 1 mark)

3. What is the late-night film on the telly full of?

Horror film . (1 mark)

4. What would the child's dad do if he met the ghosts?

He would smile and greet them .(1 mark)

5. What well-known monsters would not upset him?

Frankenstein .(1 mark)

6. Who solves the problem when there's a spider in a bath?

His mother .(1mark)

7. Do you think 'My Hero' is a good title for this poem? Why or why not?
Yes. Because father is the role model for every kids (2 marks)

8. What did you like about this poem?

I like it because it describe that every human have a weakness .(2 marks)

Practice 2
Read the poem carefully and answer the questions.

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 1. How do you think the persona probably looks when he talks of his father?
Choose two word from the list given:- sullen, bored, melancholy, serious and
proud.
Proud and serious . (1 mark)

2. Why does the persona use the phrase 'dead of night' to refer to the father being
considered brave?
Because the father not afraid of the darkness .(1 mark)

3. How would a person who does not enjoy late-night horror movies react to horror
scenes?
Not afraid to watch horror movies .(1 mark)

4. Describe the father's reaction to show that he enjoys horror scenes shown over
the television.
He is not afraid to watch horror movies. The scenes of skeletons do not
scare him or put him off watching them . (2 marks)

5. Name the object mentioned by the persona that most people are afraid of.
Ghost . (1 mark)

6. What does the persona say his father will do?

His father is not afraid of ghosts and would even smile and acknowledge
him . (1 mark)

7. What does the persona says his father will do if he sees something which other
fathers are scared of?
The persona's father would even smile and acknowledge .(1 mark)

8. If the persona's father is not afraid of ghoulish figures, what will he do if one of
those appears at his door?
He will not be intimidated . (1 mark)

9. Why do you think the persona's father is always ready to prove to his son that he
is brave?
To prove that he is brave . (1 mark)

10. How does the persona feel about his father and his fear to spider?
Confused .(1 mark)

Practice 3
Read the poem carefully and answer the questions.

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 1. In Stanza 1, which expression shows the persona's pride in his father?
‘I'll rate him Number One’ . (1 mark)

2. What does the persona's father enjoy doing at night?

He enjoys watching horror movies at night on the television . (1 mark)

3. What literary device is used for the line 'And is he afraid of skeletons'?
Rhetorical question . (1 mark)

4. The persona compares his father with other fathers. What is the comparison?
How does the persona feel about it?
i. Comparison: The persona's father is not scared of the things that
scare most dads the most . (1 mark)
ii. Feelings: Proud .(1 mark)

Practice 4
Read the poem carefully and answer the questions.

1. How does the persona show confidence in his father in the event his father sees
a ghost?
He is not scared and would smile and greet to the ghost .(1 mark)

2. Explain the character trait portrayed by the persona's father.

Not scared of ghost . (1 mark)

3. List the ghoulish figures as mentioned by the persona.

Vampire, Wolf-man and Frankenstein monster .(1 mark)

4. What moral value have you learned from the poem? Would you recommend the
poem to a friend? Give a reason for this.
Yes. Because we could get some good examples for our lives . (2 marks)



Practice 5
Read the poem carefully and answer the questions.


1. What does the expression 'dead of night' normally imply? Why do you think the
persona uses this expression?
It shows the spirit of the father towards the darkness and his braveness
.(1 mark)

2. What does the word 'skeletons' bring to mind? Why does the persona mention
this?
The skeletons are a scary figure that only has bones and no flesh and that
is why the persona is afraid of it . (1 mark)

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 3. According to the persona, what would his father do if he meets someone or
something that challenges his pride or ability.
He is doing his best to challenge it to uphold his reputation and pride
. (1 mark)

4. Parents should set good examples for their children. Do you agree with this? Do
you think the persona's father sets good examples of behaviour for the persona?
If so, how does he do this? Give one example.
Parents are the leader in the family. They make everything for happiness
.(2 marks)



Practice 6
Read the poem carefully and answer the questions.

1. In Stanza 5, what does the line 'And he's always ready to prove it' imply about
the parent-child relationship?
Father knows now that his child thinks of him so highly and that is why he
will do anything to reach to that standard. (1 mark)

2. What are the 'things' that the persona feels 'Scare most dads the most' but not
his dad?
Ghost . (1 mark)

3. What does 'hero worship' means? How is this portrayed in the poem?
It means the person you admire (father) for his bravery .(1 mark)

4. The persona's father or hero has a weakness. What is the weakness? How and
why do you think the persona feels? Why should he feel this way?
i. Weakness: Scared of spiders . (1 mark)
ii. Feeling: Weird because his father is not afraid of gholish figures
but scared of spiders. (1 mark)



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Practice 7
Read the poem carefully and answer the questions.

1. Who do you think the persona is talking to about his father? Why?

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 Maybe he is talking to his friends / classmates because they are making
comparisons about their fathers. (2 marks)

2. How does the persona know that his father is not afraid of watching horror
movies late at night?

The persona sleeps late every night / he watches the movies with his father.
(1 mark)

3. In your opinion, which line is the best description of his father’s bravery? Why?

“My dad could just defeat ‘em” because he can do what other fathers
cannot do. (2 marks)

(Note: The student can just choose any line but he needs to justify his choice.)

4. What would his father do to the monsters (in stanza 4)? How?

He would kill them all by using his karate skills (1 mark)

5. Why do you think the persona’s mother has to remove the spider in the bathtub?

His father is scared of spiders or tiny/furry insects. (1 mark)

6. Suggest two ways to show your appreciation to your father.

(i) Always help him wash his car (1 mark)

(ii) Play games with him

7. Apart from your father, who would you consider your hero? Why?

I choose my neighbour because he is strong and brave like my father.

(2 marks)

8. What would be the best present you could give to your father on his birthday?
Why?

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I will give him a video camera so that he can record all the family activities
for his video collection. (2 marks)

Taken from: LITERATURE COMPONENT MODULESON POEMS & NOVELS (FORMS 1 – 5

Poisoned Talk by Raymond Wilson

Who killed cock robin?

I, said the worm,
I did him great harm.
He died on the branch of a withered tree
From the acid soil that poisoned me.

Who killed the heron?

I, mouthed the fish,
With my tainted flesh
I killed tern, duck and drake,
All the birds of the lake.

Who killed the lake?

I, boasted Industry,
I poisoned with mercury
Fish, plant and weed
To pamper mens’ greed.
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 Who killed the flowers?
I, moaned the wind,
I prowl unconfined,
Blowing acid rain
Over field, flood and fen.

Who killed the forest?

I ensured that it died,
Said sulphur dioxide.
And all life within it,
from earthworm to linnet.

Practice 1
Read the poem carefully and answer the questions.

1. Explain the “great harm” (stanza 1, line 3) the worm did.

The worm killed cock robin .( 1 mark)

2. How does the soil become acidic?

It is polluted by toxic waste from the factories . (1 mark)

3. I did him great harm, why was the worm responsible for the death of cock robin?
The worm ate the soil that has poison. So when the cock robin ate the
worm, the bird died . (1 mark)

4. What is it in acid rain that is poisonous?

Sulphur dioxide . (1 mark)

5. Who is the persona in poisoned talk poem?

The persona is the ‘I’ from the poem, including the flora and fauna, the
wind, the factories from the industry, and the pollutants (sulphur dioxide)
(2 marks)

Practice 2
Read the poem carefully and answer the questions.

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 1. How was the fish responsible for killing all the birds in the lake?
The birds in the lake ate the fish that had been poisoned by mercury.
(1 mark)

2. What caused the lake to become polluted?

Mercury from the factories .(1 mark)

3. How were the flowers killed?

The wind blowed acid rain to everywhere .(1 mark)

4. What is the meaning of ‘I prowl unconfined?

The wind moves around freely .( 1 mark)

5. What killed the forest and all life within it?

Sulphur dioxide (1 mark)

Practice 3
Read the poem carefully and answer the questions.

1. What caused the lake to become polluted?

Mercury . (1 mark)

2. Why do you think Raymond Wilson wrote this poem?

To bring awareness to his readers about the negative effects of pollution
.(2 marks)

3. The poem aims is to make readers aware of the effects of pollution on

environment. Do you think this situation affect people in any way?
Yes, people will lose clean water and food . (2 marks)

Practice 4
Read the poem carefully and answer the questions

1. How does the wind carry out its destructive act?

It blows acid rain over fields, flood and fen . (1 mark)

2. What are your feelings about pollution after reading this poem?
Pollution can bring a lot of harms to the environment .(1 mark)

3. How does the killer feel about his crime?

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 The killer feel proud / The killer is not sorry about it . (1 mark)

4. What is the weapon used by this killer?

The killer builds factories and cars to pollute the environment .(1 mark)

5. If you can do one thing to save the environment, what will you do?
Reduce and recycle rubbish . (1 mark)

Practice 5
Read the poem carefully and answer the questions

1. In stanza 2, how could a fish cause the death of the birds in the lake?
The fish has poison in their flesh. When the birds eat them, the birds die
. (1 mark)

2. What happened to the fish in stanza 2?

The fish killed the heron, the fish might end up dying too . (1 mark)

3. What is meaning of ‘pamper mens’ greed’’?

To satisfy humans’ desire for money (1 mark)

4. Which word in stanza 3 tells you that the sulphur dioxide is very determined in
killing the forest?
’boasted’ (1 mark)

5. In stanza 3,’industry ‘is said to have killed the lake. Why do you think the poet
uses the word, ‘boasted’?
People are proud of their factories they have built. (1 mark)

Practice 6
Read the poem carefully and answer the questions

1. In stanza 4 (line 2), what does the wind feel about his crime?
The wind feels sad and regretful . (1 mark)

2. What is the meaning of ‘unconfined'(stanza 4,line 3)

Uncontrolled/freely (1 mark)

3. To what is the killer in stanza 4 compared? Which word in stanza 4 is evidence of

it?
The wind. ‘moaned’. (1 mark)

4. In stanza 4, which line shows that the wind is free- spirited?

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 ‘I prowl unconfined’ (1 mark)

5. What is a linnet in stanza 5?

A type of bird. (1 mark)

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Practice 7
Read the poem carefully and answer the questions

1. Where did the cock robin die?

On the branch of a withered tree (1 mark)

2. What poisoned the worm?

The acid soil (1 mark)

3. How did the fish kill the heron?

With its tainted flesh (1 mark)

4. What else did the fish kill?

Tern, duck, drake and all the birds of the lake. (1 mark)

5. What did Industry poison the lake with?

Mercury (1 mark)

6. Why did Industry kill the lake?

To pamper man’s greed / to satisfy greedy people (1 mark)

7. Which word suggests that the wind was sad?

moaned (line 2) ( 1 mark)

8. Which phrase has the same meaning as “move freely”?

prowl unconfined (line 3) (1 mark)

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 9. What destroyed the forest?

Sulphur dioxide (1 mark)

10. Which line tells us that everything in the forest was destroyed?

And all life within it (line 4) (1 mark)

11. How could the robin be poisoned by the worm?

The robin must have eaten the worm. (1 mark)

12. Why did the birds go to the lake?

To look for fish to eat. (1 mark)

13. Give TWO negative effects of modern industries.

i. Global warming (1 mark)

ii. Pollution ( 1 mark)

14. Name TWO types of pollution.

i. Air pollution (1 mark)

ii. Water pollution (1 mark)

15. How can we save the environment? Suggest TWO ways.

i. Plant more trees (1 mark)

ii. Reduce pollution (1 mark)

Taken from: LITERATURE COMPONENT MODULESON POEMS & NOVELS (FORMS 1 – 5

The Day the Bulldozers Came by David Orme

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The day the bulldozers came
Rooks were building
Crazy egg baskets in the oaks;
Green flies sizzled by the pond
And a cold-eyed toad
Waited for them.

The day the bulldozers came

Squirrels were scattering
Up tree trunks,
And leapt from branches
That were hardly there.

The fox
Stirred in his sleep
As the ground trembled.
‘Ha ha!’ he thought,
‘I’m quite safe,
Deep down in the Earth,
No one can get me here.’
Then the bulldozers came.

Practice 1
Read the poem carefully and answer the questions

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 1. What are the creatures mentioned in this stanza?

Rooks, green flies and toad. (1 mark)

2. What are rooks?

Birds (1 mark)

3. The crazy egg baskets refer to ...

bird nests . (1 mark)

4. The word “them” refers to ...

the green flies. (1 mark)

5. What animal does this stanza focus on?

Squirrels. (1 mark)

6. Describe what they did when the bulldozers came.

They were scattering up tree trunks and leapt from the branches. (1 mark)

7. “…branches that were hardly there” What happened to the branches?

The branches were chopped/cut off/broken. (1 mark)

8. What disturbed the fox’s sleep?

The ground trembled. (1 mark)

Practice 2
Read the poem carefully and answer the questions

1. Where was the fox when the bulldozers came?

Deep down in the Earth / underground. (1 mark)

2. Which line suggests that the fox was not worried?

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 ‘I’m quite safe (line 5) (1 mark)

3. Give a possible reason for the rooks to be building their nests on trees.

To be safe from any types of danger or wild animals. (1 mark)

4. Why would a toad be waiting for the green flies?

To eat them. (1 mark)

5. If you were the squirrel, how would you feel when the bulldozers came into the
forest?

I would feel very scared because my life would be in danger. (2 marks)

6. What would happen to the squirrels if they fell off the trees?

They would have died or been injured. (1 mark)

7. What could possibly cause the ground to tremble?

The bulldozer that was moving in the forest. (1 mark)

8. Do you think the fox would survive? Give a reason for your answer.

Yes, because he was deep down underground where the bulldozer could
not possibly reach him .

OR .

No, because he could die when the ground collapsed and buried him alive

(2 marks).

9. Suggest TWO ways to save the fox and other animals from destruction caused
by the bulldozers.

a) Move the animals in the forest to a nearby zoo or forest reserve. (1 mark)

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 b) Prevent deforestation in the forest where these animals live. (1 mark)

Taken from: LITERATURE COMPONENT MODULESON POEMS & NOVELS (FORMS 1 – 5

Practice 3
Read the poem carefully and answer the questions

1. What were the rooks doing when the bulldozers came?

The rooks were building egg baskets. (1 mark)

2. What does the phrase ‘egg baskets’ refer to?

Nest .(1 mark)

3. What were the green flies doing?

They were sizzling by the pond .(1 mark)

4. Where were the green flies at?

by the pond .(1 mark)

5. What was the cold-eyed toad doing?

Waiting to eat the green flies .(1 mark)

6. What were the squirrels doing when the bulldozers came?

They were scattering up the tree trunks and branches .(1 mark)

7. Why were the squirrels scattering?

They were afraid of the bulldozers .(1 mark)

8. What happened to the tree branches?

They were knocked down by the bulldozers .(1 mark)

9. What was the fox doing when the bulldozers came?

The fox was sleeping . (1 mark)

10. Why did the fox think he was safe?

Because he was down in the Earth and he though the bulldozers could not
reach him .(2 marks)

11. Why was the ground trembling?

The bulldozers were working on the ground. (1 mark)

12. What do you think will happen to the fox?

The fox might get killed .(1 mark)

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13. Name two lessons that we can learn from the poem.
a. We should protect our nature (flora and fauna) (1 mark)
b. We should be alert to any threats and changes around us. (1 mark)

14. Do you think the bulldozers should stop what they were doing? Why?
Yes, because we might lose our precious flora and fauna if development
continues. (2 marks)

15. What do you think the bulldozers are doing?

They are clearing the forest to build new constructions. (1 mark)

16. How can we make sure that the animals are safe?
We can reserve some part of the forest to make sure they have a home.
(2 marks)

17. If you were the fox, what could you do to prevent a disastrous ending?
Run away before the bulldozers came. (1 mark)

18. How can we continue developing out cities while still make sure that the nature is
taken care of?
Allocate some reserved forest to make sure that the nature is protected.
(2 marks)

19. Do you agree that the bulldozers were to be blamed? Why?

Yes. If the bulldozers did not go to the forest, the animals would not have
lost their home. (2 marks)

20. Development is harmful to the environment. Do you agree? Why?

Yes, because if development continues to happen without control. Animal
will lose their home. Forests will disappear drastically. (2 marks)

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