1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 QUESTIONS Identify a metaphor in the poem and explain its meaning. Locate a simile in the text and describe what it is comparing. Point out an example of personification and explain the effect it has on the poem. Is there a consistent rhyme scheme in the poem, or does it vary? Provide examples. Why does the speaker say they are African? Is it because of where they were born, the color of their skin, or something else? How does the speaker feel when Africa celebrates its triumphs? Use one word to describe the emotion. What are some things in nature that make the speaker feel connected to Africa? Pick one and explain why.
