Romantic Love - Singh Song: Grammar Exercises
English
GCSE
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A worksheet focusing on grammar analysis related to Singh Song, encouraging students to identify literary techniques and develop a deeper understanding of the poem's language and structure.
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Romantic Love - Singh Song: Grammar Exercises
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Introduction and Context
Singh Song is a humorous and affectionate poem by Daljit Nagra that explores themes of love and cultural identity. Set against the backdrop of a bustling Punjabi shop, the poem captures the narrator's playful admiration for his wife while highlighting cultural nuances through language and metre. The poem employs a mixture of colloquial speech and poetic devices, creating a lively tone that resonates with both humour and sincerity. Key phrases such as 'my bride' and 'her bangles' evoke personal intimacy, while the use of rhythmic patterns and occasional rhymes reinforce the musical quality of the poem. The speaker's use of language reflects his pride in his cultural heritage and his affection, blending traditional expressions with modern poetic form. Overall, Singh Song offers an insightful look into love expressed through a culturally rich lens, using playful language and vivid imagery to portray romantic devotion.
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Section 1: Literary Technique Identification
The poem features phrases like 'my bride' and 'bangles on her wrist'. The rhythmic pattern is highlighted through lines like 'she’s my shopkeeper’s wife'. The use of colloquial language such as 'lamb' and 'balle' adds authenticity and cultural flavour. The poem employs rhyme schemes, for example, 'mind' and 'kind', to create musicality. Additionally, there is playful use of metre that mimics speech, contributing to its lively tone.
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Identify one example of rhyme in the extract and explain its effect on the poem’s tone.
[2 marks]2.
What technique is used in the phrase 'her bangles' and how does it contribute to the poem?
[2 marks]3.
Describe the effect of colloquial language such as 'lamb' and 'balle' in the poem.
[2 marks]4.
Explain how metre is used to mimic speech in Singh Song.
[3 marks]C
Section 2: Creative Grammar Analysis
Analyse the use of specific grammatical features in Singh Song.
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Identify an example of colloquial language in the poem and discuss its effect on the reader.
[2 marks]2.
Describe how the poet’s use of metre influences the overall mood of Singh Song.
[3 marks]3.
Identify a phrase with alliteration or assonance and explain its effect.
[2 marks]D
Section 3: Creative Writing Prompt
Using the style and techniques identified in Singh Song, write a short poem (15-20 lines) about a loved one. Focus on using colloquial language, rhythmic metre, and vivid imagery.
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Create a poem that captures a moment of affection or love, incorporating the poetic techniques discussed.
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Checklist for your poem:
- Use colloquial expressions
- Incorporate rhythmic metre
- Include vivid imagery
- Maintain an affectionate tone
- Use musical rhyme schemes
- Reflect cultural elements
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- 12/31/2025
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