Answer to Question #287355 in English for Sabelo Xulu

Question

Read the poem ‘Johannesburg’ by Lesego Rampolokeng before answering the questions that follow.

You must answer in full sentences, and you should support your answers by quoting from the poem.

5. What is the theme of this poem? Give a reason for your answer. (2)

• One mark for correct theme ✓

• One mark for a reason that supports the identified theme ✓

6. Reread your notes on ‘diction’ in your activity journal. Comment on the poet’s use of diction in this poem. How does the poet’s use of diction contribute to the meaning of the poem? (3)

• One mark for a description of the poet’s use of diction ✓

• One mark for relevant examples from the poem to support the description of diction provided ✓

• One mark for linking the type of diction to the meaning of the poem ✓

Answer 1

1. Theme is poor road system, this is because the poet says there are poor roads in Johannesburg

2.Diction helped understand the poem's tone and it's emotional effect.

Adjectives that that describe the tone of the poem: formal, humorous