How does Agard use dialect in the poem?

To reflect his Caribbean identity

How does the structure of the poem emphasize the contrast between the figure Agard celebrates ?

By alternating stanzas between British and Caribbean figures

In the poem, Agard contrasts Caribbean historical figures with Western historical figures. Why does he do this?

To highlight the erasure of Black history

What effect does Agard achieve by omitting punctuation in sections of the poem?

Creates a sense of freedom and fluidity

What is the poem’s main message about history?

All histories should be included

Why does Agard use nursery rhyme references like “Dick Whittington and he cat”?

To mock their significance compared to ignored Black historical figures

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1
What is the main theme of checking out my history is war
True
False
2
How does Agard use dialect in the poem?
To reflect his Caribbean identity
To make the poem sound formal
To fit into British culture
To imitate historical texts
3
How does the structure of the poem emphasize the contrast between the figure Agard celebrates ?
By avoiding any mention of specific historical figures
By using regular rhyme schemes throughout
By alternating stanzas between British and Caribbean figures
By only mentioning British figures
4
In the poem, Agard contrasts Caribbean historical figures with Western historical figures. Why does he do this?
To celebrate European culture
To highlight the erasure of Black history
To praise the education system
to show admiration for British figures
5
Which of these figures is not mentioned in the poem
Mary Seacole
Lord Nelson
Nanny de Maroon
Winston Churchill
6
WHO wrote CHECKING OUT MY HISTORY?
John agard
ARATHERSILLYLETTUCE
JOHN CENA
Godzilla
7
What effect does Agard achieve by omitting punctuation in sections of the poem?
Makes the poem harder to read
Creates a sense of freedom and fluidity
Emphasizes the control of British figures
Reflects traditional poetic structures
8
What is the poem’s main message about history?
The British education system is perfect
History is unimportant
All histories should be included
Only Western history matters
9
Why does Agard use nursery rhyme references like “Dick Whittington and he cat”?
To highlight his admiration for British folklore
To show that nursery rhymes are more important than history
To make the poem appealing to children
To mock their significance compared to ignored Black historical figures
10
What phrase does Agard repeat to emphasize the importance of his heritage
Checking out me history
Dem tell me
Bandage up me eye
I carving out me identity

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