Oral Poetry

Oral Literature Notes on Songs, Types and Functions

Introduction to songs, their functions, and types Across Africa, singing and dancing intertwine with daily life, from subconscious humming during cho…

War Songs: Blood and Iron Oral Poetry Revision Questions with Answers

Blood Iron and Trumpets Oral Poem Blood iron and trumpets Blood iron and trumpets Forward we march  (Others fall on the way) Blood iron and trumpets …

The Dirge of the Warriors’ Widows Poetry Questions with Answers

Questions and Answers to The Dirge of the Warriors’ Widows Poem Weakened and weeping, I remain among the ruins. Weakened and weeping, I remain amid t…

Akamba circumcision Song in Oral Poetry

Oral Poetry Questions Based on Akamba Circumcision Song Read the following oral song and answer the questions that follow:  The Nzaiko of the Akamba …

Rhyme Scheme: Comprehensive Notes with Examples

Comprehensive Notes on Rhyme Scheme with Examples Definition of Rhyme Scheme : Rhyme scheme refers to the pattern of end rhymes in a poem. It helps i…

A Guide on How to Describe a Rhyme Scheme in Poetry

Rhyme scheme is a fundamental aspect of poetry that adds rhythm, melody, and structure to verses. Understanding rhyme schemes can greatly enhance you…

Alliteration, Assonance, and Consonance in Poems

Assonance and consonance in a poem Poems use assonance and alliteration to enhance the rhythm of the poem . While assonance makes use of vowel sound…

Oral Literature Revision with Answers: It has Dawned Song

Instructions: Below is an oral poem. Study the poem and answer the questions that follow according to the given instructions. Oh! It has dawned O…