Question

Read the poem Africa written by David Diop (1927-1960): Africa, my Africa Africa of proud warriors in ancestral savannahs.... Is this you, this back that is bent This back that breaks under the weight of humiliation This back trembling with red scars And saying yes to the whip under the midday sun..... That is Africa your Africa That grows again patiently obstinately And its fruit gradually acquires The bitter taste of liberty. Disponível em: . Acesso em: 22 dez. 2015. Now, mark true (T) or false (F) according to the poem. ( ) The African continent appears personified as a slave in the text. ( ) The poet elevates the bravery of his people to fight for freedom. ( ) The metaphor in verse 4 depicts the loss of Africa’s sovereignty. ( ) The cowardice showed by African people was criticized in verse 6.

Answer 1

1-) T
2-) F
3-) T
4-) T