Sierra Leonean Literature Archives

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Sierra Leonean Literature

Themes in Elizabeth L. A. Kamara’s “New Tongue”

Content Analysis of Gladys Casely-Hayford’s “Nativity”

Content Analysis of “Freetown” by Gladys Casely-Hayford

Poem: “The Breasts of the Sea” by Syl Cheney–Coker

Poem: “New Tongue” by Elizabeth L. A. Kamara

Poem: “Rejoice” by Gladys Casely-Hayford

Content Analysis of Elizabeth Kamara’s “New Tongue”

Themes in Elizabeth L. A. Kamara’s “New Tongue”

Content Analysis of Gladys Casely-Hayford’s “Nativity”

Content Analysis of “Freetown” by Gladys Casely-Hayford

ONCE UPON A TIME

Study Guide: Once Upon a Time by Gabriel Okara

Themes in Gabriel Okara’s “Once Upon a Time”

Content Analysis of Gabriel Okara’s “Once Upon a Time”

Poem: “Once Upon a Time” by Gabriel Okara

NEW TONGUE

Q & A: Discuss the use of imagery in “New Tongue” by Elizabeth Kamara

Q & A: Comment on the significance of the title “New Tongue” in Elizabeth Kamara’s poem

Q & A: Identify and explain four poetic devices employed by Elizabeth Kamara in “New Tongue”

Q & A: Examine the conflict between tradition and modernity in “New Tongue” by Elizabeth Kamara

Q & A: Discuss the central theme in “New Tongue” by Elizabeth Kamara

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