We refugees

• Who is the author of "We Refugees"?

  Benjamin Zephaniah
• What narrative voice is used in "We Refugees"?

  First person voice
• What type of language is described in "We Refugees"?

  Brutal language
• What does the poem "We Refugees" discuss?

  The plight of refugees
• In what year was "We Refugees" written?

  2000
• What does the narrator of "We Refugees" experience?

  Discrimination
• Where was Benjamin Zephaniah born?

  Birmingham
• What literary technique is frequently used in "We Refugees"?

  Metaphors
• What type of imagery is used in "We Refugees"?

  Geographical images
• What does the poem convey about belonging?

  A sense of not belonging
• What themes are explored in "We Refugees"?

  Brutality and oppression
• How does the poet create a sense of inclusion in "We Refugees"?

  • Changes pronouns throughout the poem
  • Builds a collection of voices
  • Engages the reader in shared experiences
• What is the tone of "We Refugees"?

  Weary, resigned, angry, and desperate
• What is the impact of key quotations in "We Refugees"?

  • Highlights the emotional weight of the poem
  • Enhances the themes of struggle and resilience
  • Connects readers to the refugee experience
• What year did Benjamin Zephaniah die?

  2023
• Language Devices are used to echo in the poem what are they?

  Anaphora and Repetition
• Why did Zephaniah leave school at 14?

  Because he had dyslexia
• There is 2 groups of 5 stanzas
• There is no regular rhyme scheme
• Geographical images (located precisely)
• When was Benjamin Zephaniah born

  1958