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1. ENGLISH
GROUP 4

2. I am an African Child by Eku McGred
I am an African child
Born with a skin the color of chocolate
Bright, brilliant, and articulate
Strong and bold; I'm gifted
Talented enough to be the best
I am an African child.
Often the target of pity
My future is not confined to charity
Give me the gift of a lifetime;
Give me a dream, a door of opportunity;
I will thrive
I am an African child
Do not hide my fault
show me my wrong
I am like any other;
Teach me to dream
And I will become
I am an African child
I am the son, daughter of the soil
Rich in texture and content
Full of potential for a better tomorrow
Teach me discipline, teach me character, teach me hard work
Teach me to think like the star within me
I can be extra-ordinary
call me William Kamkwamba the Inventor;
Give me a library with books
Give me a scrap yard and discarded electronics
Give me a broken bicycle;
Plus the freedom to be me
And I will build you a windmill
I am an African child
We are the new generation
Not afraid to be us
Uniquely gifted, black and talented
Shining like the stars we are
We are the children of Africa
Making the best of us
Yes! I am an African child
THE ANALYSIS OF
RHYTHM, RHYME SCHEME,
THEME, SYMBOLISM, AND
IMAGERY USED IN POETRY

3. Rhythm
The rhythm in this poem is
primarily iambic pentameter. This
means that each line of the poem
has five metrical feet, and each foot
consists of an unstressed syllable
followed by a stressed syllable.

4. Here’s an example
"I am an African child“
In this line, the words "I am" are unstressed,
while "African" and "child" are stressed.
This creates a regular, flowing rhythm that
makes the poem easy to read aloud.

5. However, the poem doesn't always
follow iambic pentameter perfectly.
Sometimes the rhythm is slightly
varied, and sometimes the poem uses
free verse (no regular rhythm), which
gives it a more conversational feel.

6. Here’s an example of a line that
doesn't follow iambic pentameter.
“Give me a dream, a door of opportunity”
In this line, the word "door" is stressed, even
though it's usually unstressed. This creates a
slight variation in the rhythm, which adds interest
and emphasis.

7. This poem mostly uses iambic
pentameter for its rhythm, albeit it isn't
always exact. This produces an organic,
flowing cadence that enhances the
poem's readability and engagement.

8. Rhyme scheme
The poem "I am an African Child"
uses a variety of rhyme schemes, which
means it doesn't stick to just one
pattern.

9. Here's the rhyme schemes you'll find
chocolate, wild, bright, flight,
articulate, gifted, best, opportunity,
thrive, child, wrong, tomorrow,
character, within, child, and ordinary

10. In some sections, the poem
moves away from strict
rhyme, creating a more
conversational tone.

11. "Give me the gift of a lifetime, Give me a dream, a
door of opportunity“
the poem uses a mix of these rhyme schemes,
which gives it a dynamic and interesting feel.
It's not always predictable, which keeps the
reader engaged!
Example of free verse or
creative conversational tone:

12. Theme
the theme in this poem are
- Identity and Empowerment
- Overcoming Adversity
- Hope and Optimism

13. Identity and empowerment
The celebration of African children's uniqueness
and potential for greatness serves as the main topic.
The poem dispels unfavorable perceptions and
highlights how crucial opportunities, education,
and self-belief are for African youngsters.

14. Overcoming adversity
The poem stresses African
children's resiliency and capacity to
overcome adversity while
acknowledging the difficulties they
experience, such as poverty and
prejudice.

15. Hope and Optimism
African children have the ability
to influence their own destiny and
make the world a better place,
according to the poem's message
of optimism and hope.

16. Symbolism
•The color of chocolate: The skin color is a symbol of African
heritage and beauty.
•The star within me: Represents the potential and inner
strength of African children.
•A library with books: Symbolizes the importance of education
and knowledge.
•A scrap yard and discarded electronics: Represents the
resourcefulness and creativity of African children who can
create something valuable from seemingly useless materials.
•A wind mill: Represents the power of innovation and the
ability to generate positive change.

17. Symbolism
•Sun: Symbolizes strength, hope, and light of a new
day.
•Flight: Represents freedom, aspirations, and the
potential to achieve one’s dreams.
•Wind: Connects to the idea of change, whispers of
history, and the passing of time.
•History and Story: Represents the importance of
understanding the past and its impact on the
presents

18. Imagery
The poem uses vivid imagery to paint a picture of African children’s lives and experiences
Examples include:
“Born with a skin the color of chocolate”
“Shining like the stars we are”
“Give me a broken bicycle”
“Born of the sun”

19. Imagery
The poem also appeals to other senses such as:
“Rich in texture”
“Plus the freedom to be me”
“My dreams shall take flight”
“My future is bright”
“My voice shall rise”

20. In General
the poem "I Am an African Child"
is a strong and motivational piece
that honors the individuality,
tenacity, and promise of African
children. It combines subject,
symbolism, imagery, rhythm, and
rhyme to provide an engaging and
thought-provoking message.

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