Nothing's Changed (Part 1)

In this lesson, we will explore how Tatamkhulu Afrika presents his feelings about life in South Africa following the end of apartheid in the poem 'Nothing's Changed'.

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Q1.Which sentence uses the verb 'to oppress' correctly?

The Prime Minister ruled the country fairly, she oppressed people in specific regions. The writer depicts a kind, oppressing character in the story. The Prime Minister ruled the country in a cruel and unjust manner, she oppressed everyone. In the play, the writer depicts a city of oppression.

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Q2.What is the definition of 'anaphora'?

The repetition of a word or phrase at the end of a sentence. The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of clauses in a sentence or between sentences. A pause or break in a line of poetry. A comparative device to emphasise a key idea or image.

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Q3.London is "charter'd", even the Thames is controlled by the powerful people in the city.

True False

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Q4.Choose the most suitable reason why Blake wrote 'London'.

In the poem, Blake is demanding that the people of London fight against the palace and Church. Blake comments on the suffering of children in society, he wrote the poem to help the children. Blake is making a comment on the corruption of those in power, thus hoping to bring about change towards more social equality. Blake intended for the reader to donate money to charities to help the children, the soldiers, and the harlots who were suffering in London.

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Q5.Fill the sentence with the correct word: 'The language Blake uses shows the suffering experienced by the ___________ and downtrodden people of London.'

Oppression Manacled Oppressed Corrupt

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which sentence uses the verb 'to oppress' correctly?

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Q2.What is the definition of 'anaphora'?

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Q3.London is "charter'd", even the Thames is controlled by the powerful people in the city.

True False

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Q4.Choose the most suitable reason why Blake wrote 'London'.

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Q5.Fill the sentence with the correct word: 'The language Blake uses shows the suffering experienced by the ___________ and downtrodden people of London.'

Oppression Manacled Oppressed Corrupt

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'Nothing's Changed'

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Q1.What does segregation mean?

The act of speeding up The act of devising new and original ideas The act of setting someone or something apart from others The act of speaking with another person

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Q2.What does juxtaposition mean?

When two ideas, images, words or objects are placed side by side to emphasise the differences between them When two worlds collide When two-year-olds throw tantrums When too many people are standing in the same place

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Q3.What did 'Umkhonto we Sizwe' mean?

Sword of the land Dagger of the country Pike of the people Spear of the nation

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Q4.Who was the poet Tatumkhulu Afrika imprisoned with?

Admiral Nelson Nelson Mandela Neville Chamberlain Nigel Benn

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Q5.Which part of the speaker's body burned in the poem?

His head His heart His hand His eyes

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'Nothing's Changed'

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.What does segregation mean?

The act of speeding up The act of devising new and original ideas The act of setting someone or something apart from others The act of speaking with another person

1/5

Q2.What does juxtaposition mean?

2/5

Q3.What did 'Umkhonto we Sizwe' mean?

Sword of the land Dagger of the country Pike of the people Spear of the nation

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Q4.Who was the poet Tatumkhulu Afrika imprisoned with?

Admiral Nelson Nelson Mandela Neville Chamberlain Nigel Benn

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Q5.Which part of the speaker's body burned in the poem?

His head His heart His hand His eyes

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Lesson summary: Nothing's Changed (Part 1)

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Nothing's Changed (Part 1)

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'Nothing's Changed'

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