Romantic Love in Literature: Singh Song
English
Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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A worksheet covering Romantic Love through the analysis of 'Singh Song' for Grade 8 students. The worksheet includes a scene summary, context guide, and diverse questions to assess comprehension and literary technique recognition.
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Romantic Love in Literature: Singh Song
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Scene Summary and Context
The poem 'Singh Song' by Daljit Nagra vividly captures the intimate and humorous aspects of a Punjabi shopkeeper's romantic feelings for his bride. Set within a lively South Asian community, the poem blends cultural references and colloquial language to depict the husband's affectionate yet playful perspective. The scene describes his love as both tender and spirited, emphasizing cultural identity and personal emotion. A notable feature is the humorous tone, which contrasts traditional romantic poetry by using colloquial speech and modern settings. Key phrases like 'my bride' and 'my Punjabi' encapsulate the speaker's pride and affection. The poem explores themes of love, cultural identity, and humor, using stylistic devices such as rhyme, colloquial language, and enjambment to emphasize the rhythm and emotion of the speaker. Overall, it provides insight into contemporary expressions of romantic love rooted in cultural particularities.
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Questions
Answer the following questions based on the scene summary and context guide.
1.
What is the main theme of 'Singh Song'?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one example of colloquial language used in the context guide.
[2 marks]3.
Explain how rhyme and rhythm are used to enhance the poem's emotional tone.
[4 marks]4.
Which literary device is most prominent in the phrase 'the lively South Asian community'? (a) metaphor, (b) alliteration, (c) imagery, (d) simile
[1 mark]Aa) metaphor
Bb) alliteration
Cc) imagery
Dd) simile
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Describe how cultural references contribute to the theme of love in the poem.
[2 marks]6.
Analyze the use of humor in 'Singh Song'. How does it affect the reader's perception of romantic love?
[4 marks]7.
Identify a stylistic device used in the poem and explain its significance.
[2 marks]8.
Based on the context guide, what tone does the poem 'Singh Song' primarily convey?
[2 marks]9.
Imagine you are writing a modern version of 'Singh Song'. Write a short poem (10 lines) expressing romantic love in a contemporary setting, including at least two cultural references.
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- 12/31/2025
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