A Stone’s Throw Analysis

“A person who won’t read has no advantage over one who can’t read.” -Mark Twain Hi, I am Guyanese Jamain Hatton. I have been teaching CSEC English A and B for the past seven years. During this time I have noticed how unenthusiastic some students can be when they hear the word ‘Poetry’. As a result, I have decided to…

Test Match Sabina Park Questions

What is the theme of the poem? (a) Fall from glory (b) An exciting cricket match (c) Reflections of a spectator (d) Failed batsmen Which line in the poem tells that the crowd lacked the spirited response to the match? The speaker is critical of the English batting. Quote the lines in support of the criticism. Why is the poet’s…

‘West Indies, U.S.A’ Questions

Answer these Questions What is the theme of the poem? (a) Select the simile in the first two lines of the poem. (b) Explain why the poet makes the comparison, (c) Do you find it interesting and original? Why? What is the distinctive feature of each of the following terminals? (a) Port au Prince (b) Piarco (c) Vere Bird Why…