1. “Death” Poem By: Johanna Nurse Malobola Power Point By: Anna H.
Greta B.
Meghan V.

2. T- Title
We think that the poem “Death” will be about people dying of AIDS.

3. P- Paraphrase
In our word the poem “Death” is about a person describing the absence of everyone since death came unexpectedly. He is also asking Death questions about what it does and why.

4. C- Connotation
Simile “When you come, you slink like a cat.” Tone The speaker of the poem is very curious. He is upset because people are dying then at the end he’s angry. He wants to teach death “a lesson.”

5. C- Connotation
Unknown words Initiation rites: ceremonies performed when people take on a new role in life. Lament: to feel or express sorrow or regret for Kraal: an enclosure for cattle and other domestic animals in southern Africa.

6. A- Attitude
The speakers attitude is curious and questioning then he gets angry. The poets attitude is the same as the speakers, curious and then angry.

7. S- Shifts
In the beginning he is asking Death questions and is describing death. In the end he is angry with Death and he wants to stop death.

8. T- Title
Now that we have read the poem “Death” we know that the title means that the poem is about Death and what the speaker/poet thinks about Death.

9. The theme of this poem is Death can come unexpectedly.
T- Theme
The theme of this poem is Death can come unexpectedly.