9. the will
the house by right
to my eldest son!
khotso, may your home
...
youll bargain, poaching and ill give
all rights of the bicycle
and a pair of bracelets
the kitchen-scheme and utensils?
i will go to my little girl
will go to the butler
and the two income
the bedroom suite
will go to my younger son
who will be married — punchongs
the peach tree i uproot
it might grow in the homelands?
so might it be with your stem
...
complete the following sentence by using the words in the list
below. write only the word next to the question number
(1-13) - 1. (a) in the answer book
kept money, divided, children, estate, colleagues
in this poem the speaker gives instructions on how his (a) should
be (b) amongst his (c)
refer to stanza 2
(a) identify the figure of speech in lines 5 - 6.
(b) explain this figure of speech as used in these lines.
quote three consecutive words from stanza 2 to show that there
will be two bracelets left behind.
explain the stereotype in stanza 3.
why is the following statement false?
all the speakers sons have wives.
of what is the peach tree in stanza 5 symbolic?
one of the themes in this poem is segregation.
by making special reference to the black and white cats, dis
this theme.
do you think the speaker lived a successful life? discus
view.

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Accepted Answer

To solve these literature - related questions (from the poem analysis task), we analyze each sub - question:

### 1. Completing the sentence
We need to use the words from the list (kept money, dividends, children, estate, colleagues) to fill in the blanks. From the context of a will (the poem is about a will), the speaker gives instructions on how the “estate” should be divided (amongst his “children”). So the completed sentence is: In this poem the speaker gives instructions on how his (a) **estate** should be (b)... amongst his (c) **children**.

### 2. (a) Identifying the figure of speech in lines 5 - 6
We first need to know the lines 5 - 6 of the poem (not fully visible, but common figures of speech in will - related or inheritance - related poems could be metaphor, simile, personification, etc. If we assume a common scenario, for example, if the lines use a comparison like “like” or “as” it could be a simile; if it gives human qualities to non - human things, it's personification. But without the exact lines, we can't be precise. However, if we assume a typical will - related poem, maybe “metaphor” or “personification” or “simile” depending on the text.

### 3. (b) Quoting three consecutive words from stanza 2 to show two bracelets left
We need to look at stanza 2 of the poem. Since the poem is about a will and distributing items, we look for words related to bracelets and the count. For example, if the line is “two bracelets left”, but we need three consecutive words. If the stanza has a line like “and two bracelets”, but we need three. Assuming the stanza has text like “the two bracelets” or “leave two bracelets”, but without the exact stanza, we can't quote precisely. But the process is to find three words in stanza 2 that imply two bracelets are left (e.g., “two bracelets left” or similar).

### 4. Explaining the stereotype in stanza 3
We need to know the content of stanza 3. Stereotypes are over - simplified generalizations about a group. For example, if stanza 3 has a statement about a group (like a racial or gender - based stereotype), we explain how it's a generalization that doesn't hold for all members of the group.

### 5. Why the statement “All the speaker’s sons have wives” is FALSE
We need to check the poem's content. Maybe one of the sons is unmarried, or the poem doesn't state that all sons have wives. So we look for evidence in the poem (like a son who is described as single, or no mention of wives for all sons) to show that the statement is false.

### 6. Symbolism of the “peach tree” in stanza 5
In literature, a peach tree can symbolize many things: growth, heritage, family, or a connection to the past. We analyze the context of stanza 5. If the poem is about inheritance and family, the peach tree could symbolize the family's legacy, growth of the family, or a connection to the homeland (if there's a homeland - related context).

### 7. Theme of segregation and the black and white cat
Segregation is the separation of groups (often by race). The black and white cat can be a symbol of the mixing of different groups (black and white, like different races). We explain how the cat (being black and white) relates to the theme of segregation (maybe showing that despite segregation, there is mixing, or contrasting with the segregated society).

### 8. Did the speaker live a successful life?
To determine this, we look at the speaker's actions (distributing his estate, providing for his children, having a legacy like the peach tree). We consider factors like family provision, leaving a legacy, and personal achievements. If the speaker has provided for his family, has a legacy, and his actions show care for his descendants, we can say he lived a successful life. If there are negative aspects (like family conflict, unfulfilled goals), we can say otherwise. But we need to base it on the poem's content.

Since the questions are about poem analysis (literature, a sub - field of Arts), we use the Answer - Explanation Format:

### 1. Completing the sentence
# Brief Explanations:
The context is a will, so the speaker's “estate” is divided among his “children”.
# Answer:
(a) estate; (c) children

### 2. (a) Identifying the figure of speech (example - assume simile for illustration)
# Brief Explanations:
If lines 5 - 6 use “like” or “as” to compare, it's a simile. (Need exact lines for precision, but this is a common approach.)
# Answer:
(Example) Simile (depends on actual lines)

### 3. (b) Quoting three consecutive words (example - assume “two bracelets left”)
# Brief Explanations:
We look for three words in stanza 2 related to two bracelets. “Two bracelets left” shows two bracelets remain.
# Answer:
(Example) two bracelets left (depends on actual stanza)

### 4. Explaining the stereotype in stanza 3
# Brief Explanations:
Stereotypes are over - generalizations. If stanza 3 has a statement about a group (e.g., “all blacks are...”), we explain it's false as individuals differ. (Need stanza content for precision.)
# Answer:
(Depends on stanza content)

### 5. Why “All the speaker’s sons have wives” is FALSE
# Brief Explanations:
Check the poem for a son without a wife (e.g., a son described as single or no wife mentioned for all).
# Answer:
(Depends on poem content)

### 6. Symbolism of the “peach tree”
# Brief Explanations:
In the context of a will, it could symbolize family legacy, growth, or homeland connection.
# Answer:
(Example) Family legacy (depends on poem context)

### 7. Theme of segregation and the black and white cat
# Brief Explanations:
The black and white cat symbolizes mixed groups, contrasting with segregated society, highlighting the theme.
# Answer:
(Explanation as above)

### 8. Did the speaker live a successful life?
# Brief Explanations:
If he provided for family, left a legacy, then yes. If not, no. (Depends on poem content.)
# Answer:
(Example) Yes, as he provided for family and left a legacy (depends on poem)

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Question

Explanation:

1. Completing the sentence

2. (a) Identifying the figure of speech in lines 5 - 6

3. (b) Quoting three consecutive words from stanza 2 to show two bracelets left

4. Explaining the stereotype in stanza 3

5. Why the statement “All the speaker’s sons have wives” is FALSE

6. Symbolism of the “peach tree” in stanza 5

7. Theme of segregation and the black and white cat

8. Did the speaker live a successful life?

Answer:

2. (a) Identifying the figure of speech (example - assume simile for illustration)