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English PT3 Chapter 4 Literature Component
Guidelines

• Read the poems, short stories, drama, graphic novels and novels carefully to
understand the storyline.
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• Familiarise yourself with the literary elements and themes in the literary works.
• When reading the poems:
– read with feeling and feel the rhythm and immerse in the flow of the poem

• When reading the short stories, graphic novels, drama and novels.
– read with feeling to know the intrinsic elements of the text
– read critically to understand the plot, themes, moral values, characters, language
and style
– read the whole drama through critically with an open mind to appreciate the
drama

FORM 1

POEMS

1. News Break by Max Fatchen

Paraphrase
The persona questions her son’s affectionate greeting and offer
Stanza 1
to do chores.
She comments on his clean face, tidy clothes and not spending his
Stanza 2
luncheon money.
She likens him to a meek-looking lamb unlike his usual rebellious
Stanza 3
behaviour.
The persona feels the boy is not her son but a stranger so she
Stanza 4
wants to take a closer look. Chapter 4
The persona wonders if her son had been struck by lightning or a
Stanza 5 ball. Then, she sees the school report and understands the reason
for her son’s behaviour.

Synopsis
The poem tells of the persona being puzzled by her son’s unusual behaviour on his
return from school – his affectionate gesture, appearance and behaviour. She even
doubts his identity until she notices the school report in his hand. It explains the
sudden change in his behaviour.

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