Soccer, Karoo Style
Why does the poet use the word 'sho' in line?
It creates a sense of urgency or annoyance.
Why does the poet mention the different animals in lines 1-3?
They mention the different animals to show that the area their in is rural thus the animals roam around.
What is the effectiveness of the word 'hoofed' in line 6?
The word hoofed effectively conveys the face the force and effort with which the goalkeeper kicked the ball. Adding a vivid image of the action how impactful the kick was.
Identify an explain the effectiveness of the metaphor in stanza 1?
Compares the soccer ball bursting in a flower in a flower blooming. Which is effective because it contrasts the tipical view of a soccer ball's function with something delicate and unexpected.
What does the word 'both' (line 9) tell us about the players?
The word both tells us that both captians were included in the attempt to fix the ball. Suggesting that both players are equally engaged and working to salvage the game.
Identify an example of onomatopeia from stanza 2 and explain how this word reflects the unfolding events on the soccer field.
The pssst mirroring the ends of its use in the game and the dissapointment that follows.
Comment on the personification on line 11.
It died personifies the ball giving it human characteristic as if it is living.
Examine the charactistics of the great dane in lines and 18. Discuss how these images create humour.
It's described as somnabulante. (sleepy) in line 3 and sightig in line 18. Which creates humour by depicting the dog as lazy and uninterested constrasting the lively action of the game.
Explain the contrast between the (burst) soccer ball and a flower.
The soccer in supposed to be dribble and funtional whereas the flower is fragile and delicate creating a contrast that emphasize the absurdity and humour of ball bursting in such an unexpected way.
Write a short description of what you know about life in this village based on what you based on what you learnt from the poem.
Life in the village appears rural and relaxed where soccer is played on pitch a shared with animals. The community is creative using old socks to repair a broken ball refrein a simpled and resourceful way of life.
What does the word 'goalless' imply about the game?
The word goalless implies that the game ended without any team scoring highlighting the unsuccessful nature of the match.