Cambridge IGCSE · Literature in English (0475)

Fisherman’s Song: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Fisherman’s Song.

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Question 1

1 mark

In the poem Fisherman’s Song, the speaker refers to his ancestors as 'people of the water.' Which specific body of water is central to their cultural identity and location?

Question 2

1 mark

How does the poet use the reference to the Siluyana language in Fisherman’s Song to develop the poem's themes?

Question 3

1 mark

The structure of 'Fisherman’s Song' often employs a rhythmic, repeating pattern, reminiscent of working chants or actual songs. What effect does this rhythmic quality have on the portrayal of the fisherman's labour?

Question 4

1 mark

According to the speaker in Fisherman’s Song, how are the traditional skills of his ancestors present in his own life?

Question 5

1 mark

In Fisherman’s Song, what does the metaphorical act of "casting" a line primarily suggest about the speaker's relationship with his heritage?

Question 6

2 marks

In the poem Fisherman’s Song, what physical setting is established as the primary backdrop for the speaker's reflections?

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Question 7

4 marks

In what way does the poet link the physical movements of the fisherman to the "shadows" of those who fished before him in Fisherman’s Song?

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Question 8

6 marks

In Fisherman’s Song, how does the poet utilize imagery related to "tides" or "currents" to explore the relationship between the present and the past?

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Question 9

2 marks

Describe the importance of the fisherman’s hands in the poem.

How does the poet use physical descriptions to show the skill and history involved in the fisherman's work?

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Question 10

5 marks

Analyze the significance of the river in Fisherman’s Song.

How does the poet characterize the water not just as a natural resource, but as a living repository of history and family lineage?

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