No Problem (1996) Quotes Benjamin Zephaniah Flashcards

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Dialect. Proud of his heritage. No need to hide it.

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“But dey got me on de run.”

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Alliteration. Plosive sounds. Aggressive sound suggests violence

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“I bear de brunt.”

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Repetition. His main point.

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“I am not de problem.”

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Enjambment. Racism is continual. Ranting - Angry.

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“I can teach you of Timbuktu. I can do more dan dance.”

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