Page 65 - English for Advanced Secondary Schools Teachers Guide Form Five

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Explanation: Irony involves using language to convey the
opposite of what is being stated. It is used to create humour
or empathy and draw attention to the contrast between
appearance and reality. In this example, it’s ironic that the
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fire station burned down while the firefighters were away,
as they would normally be the ones responding to a fire.

(d) Studying the given poem and instruct them to do the
following activity:
1. Reread the poem, identify and discuss the figurative
language and imagery used and themes depicted in the
poem.
2. Present their work explaining how they interpreted the
figurative language and imagery and how they contribute
to the overall meaning and mood of the poem.
3. Participate in a whole class discussion on the different
interpretations and understandings presented by
the groups, exploring the effectiveness of the use
of figurative language in conveying the themes and
emotions conveyed in the poem.
4. Use any reliable source to search for the concept of
figurative language, imagery, and symbolism. Compile
and write a summary with examples of relevant details
of the concepts.
(e) Reading the story, Corruption woes and answering the
questions that follow.

Answers to Activity 5.1(e)

1. The phrase compares the village to a withered flower to
convey the idea that the village has lost its beauty and
vitality due to corruption. It is a simile.
2. It is a metaphor. It metaphorically compares the limitations
imposed on dreams to physical chains, emphasizing the
idea that deceit hinders the realisation of aspirations.

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