Starter quiz
- Which of the following are typical connotations of the colour grey?
- health
- passion
- monotony ✓
- neutrality ✓
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- 'A feeling of being happy or comfortable as part of a particular group' is the definition of ______.
- 'belonging' ✓
- Describing something as "his" implies which of the following?
- a sense of ownership ✓
- a positive association
- a sense of detachment
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- Which of the following do we typically associate with the sea?
- a sense of peace ✓
- a sense of freedom ✓
- a sense of oppression
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- Which of the following do we typically associate with the colour green?
- anger
- love
- nature ✓
- health ✓
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- 'The organ in the body of a woman or other female mammal in which a baby develops before birth' is the definition of ______.
- 'womb' ✓
Exit quiz
- In Nichols' 'Island Man' the man dreams of ...
- London
- the Caribbean ✓
- America
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- Arguably, the word "metallic" implies ...
- a sense of vitality.
- something inorganic. ✓
- something peaceful.
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- When you heave an object, you __________ it.
- throw it
- drop it
- lift it ✓
- lower it
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- 'A person who moves from one place to another, predominantly to find work or better living conditions' is the definition of a ______.
- 'migrant' ✓
- 'The feeling that you have no connection with the people around you or that you are not part of a group' is the definition of ______.
- 'alienation' ✓
- Nichols' description of the Caribbean in 'Island Man' as a "womb" implies a sense of ...
- safety. ✓
- possession.
- freedom.
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Key learning points
- Grace Nichols was born in Guyana before immigrating to Britain as an adult.
- Nichol's poetry is often characterised by Caribbean rhythms and culture and influenced by Guyanese folklore.
- The poem's title 'Island Man' could reflect both the idyllic Caribbean island of his birth and Great Britain.
- The poem explores the life of a Caribbean born man, living in London.
- Each night, Island Man dreams of his idyllic island home.
Common misconception
That dreams aren't based on reality.
Dreams often draw on our previous memories or experiences.
Keywords
Migrant - a person who moves from one place to another, predominantly to find work or better living conditions
To heave - to lift or haul (something heavy) with great effort
Alienation - the feeling that you have no connection with the people around you or that you are not part of a group
Belonging - a feeling of being happy or comfortable as part of a particular group
Womb - the organ in the body of a woman or other female mammal in which a baby develops before birth
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