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Examining "No Problem" by Benjamin Zephaniah

Explore the poem "No Problem" by Benjamin Zephaniah and analyze its themes, characters, and use of language. Answer questions about the narrator, schooling experiences, stereotypes confronted, and more. Identify features like personal pronouns, metaphors, dialect, and repetition, discussing their significance. Select key words conveying the poem's message and provide stage directions for a compelling reading. Lastly, discuss how language is used to address racism and discrimination, focusing on specific techniques and their impact.

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Examining "No Problem" by Benjamin Zephaniah

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  1. ‘No Problem’ by Benjamin Zephaniah • Read the poem ‘No Problem’ by Benjamin Zephaniahhere. • After you have read the poem answer the following questions: • What is this poem about? • Who is speaking in the poem? • What experiences of schooling are described by the narrator? • What attitudes or stereotypes do you think the narrator confronts in the poem? ?

  2. ‘No Problem’ by Benjamin Zephaniah Identify the following features in the poem: • Personal pronouns • Metaphors • Caribbean dialect • Repetition Why do you think these have been used and what do they suggest? Select three words from the poem that you think sums up its message. Dialect.

  3. ‘No Problem’ by Benjamin Zephaniah Write a set of stage directions, explaining to an actor how you think this poem should be read out. Think about: • which words or phrases should be emphasised where there should be pauses • where it should be quiet or loud • the tone in which it should be read. Now try reading the poem aloud, using your own suggestions.

  4. ‘No Problem’ by Benjamin Zephaniah Answer the following essay-style question: How does the writer use language to show how he feels about racism and discrimination? Write about at least three of the language techniques which highlight the writer’s feelings and explain why and how they are used.

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