Understanding Modern Poetry: Imtiaz Dharker
English
Grade 6
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~20 mins
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A comprehension worksheet focusing on the poetry of Imtiaz Dharker, emphasizing social issues. Includes reading analysis and critical thinking questions.
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Understanding Modern Poetry: Imtiaz Dharker
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Grade Grade 6
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Read and Reflect: Extract from Imtiaz Dharker's Poetry
I am not a refugee. I am not a stranger. I am a person who has moved across borders, searching for safety, for dignity, for a place to call home. My journey is full of hopes and fears, every step a story of survival. I carry my memories like a heavy load, yet I carry them with pride. I see through the eyes of those who suffer, and I speak of resilience. The walls that divide us are only made of words, yet they can imprison hearts. We all seek belonging, in a world that often seems unkind. We are more alike than we are different, despite the labels society gives us.
1.
What is the main message conveyed in this poem extract regarding social issues?
[2 marks]2.
Identify a poetic technique used in the excerpt that emphasizes the speaker's resilience.
[2 marks]3.
Which line in the poem suggests that societal barriers are artificial?
[2 marks]4.
What tone does the poet use to communicate her message? Support your answer with a quote.
[3 marks]5.
Identify and explain the significance of the metaphor in the line: 'I carry my memories like a heavy load.'
[3 marks]6.
Discuss how this poem reflects the social issue of displacement.
7.
What poetic device is used in the phrase 'Walls that divide us are only made of words,' and what is its effect?
Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Personification
Cc) Hyperbole
Dd) Alliteration
8.
Why does the poet contrast walls with words in this poem?
[2 marks]9.
Imagine you are writing a poem about social issues today. Using the theme of resilience, write the first four lines of your poem.
10.
Reflect on why understanding poetry like this is important for developing empathy in social issues.
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