Analysing the poem 'Singh Song!' by Daljit Nagra
I can explore how Nagra conveys a joyful relationship which subverts expectations.
Analysing the poem 'Singh Song!' by Daljit Nagra
I can explore how Nagra conveys a joyful relationship which subverts expectations.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Arguably, Nagra uses anaphora to depict the speaker's joyful and equitable relationship with his wife.
- Arguably, Nagra uses a simile to euphemistically convey the speaker's intimacy with his wife.
- Arguably, Nagra uses contrast to show how the couple find romance in the mundanity of their lives.
- Arguably, Nagra uses imagery to convey the conflict between the unconventional wife and more traditional parents.
Keywords
Equity - the quality of being fair
Anaphora - a device where the same word or phrase is repeated several times at the start of a sentence
Mundane - very ordinary and therefore not interesting
Punglish - a colloquial term for language that is a mixture of Punjabi and English
Playful - light-hearted; fond of games and amusement
Common misconception
The poem doesn't rhyme.
Although the poem doesn't follow a conventional and predictable rhyme scheme, it does have some irregular and half rhymes (e.g. "chapatti" and "chutney"). This structure imitates the playful and joyous content of the poem.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of 'Singh Song!' by Daljit Nagra which can be found in the AQA 'Love and Relationships' Anthology.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sexual content
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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