Meaning: -1. Wanderer - a person who moves from place to place and has no permanent home. 2. Nomad - a tribe of of travelers who move from one place to another place. 3. Tramp - someone who has no home or job and moves from place to place, often asking for food or money. 4. Hoarder -... Continue Reading →

This poem is written by Valerie Bloom. Synopsis of the poem:  1. The river is about the many faces of a river. 2. The river is a wanderer where it moves all over the place. 3. The river does not sit still and keep moving. 4. The river is also a winder where it twists and turns. 5. He is... Continue Reading →

1. The setting of the poem is outdoors. 2. First, she notices the green grass and feels the soft wind blowing. When the wind blows, the trees sway. However, when the wind stops, the trees rest. 3. She looks at the clear sky and the fluffy clouds. 4. Next, when it rains, lightning flashes across the sky. Afterwards,... Continue Reading →

Background1. It is very common that all children seek for answers about their natural surroundings. 2. The poet thinks that we should encourage our children to be curious so that they can learn anything and anywhere. 3. In this poem, the poet describes how a child view nature and how a child asks questions related to the... Continue Reading →

Summary: - 1. There are many questions being asked. Children are curious and they tend to look for answers. 2. In the poem, "I wonder", the child is curious about the elements of nature. 3. The child want to know "why the grass is green", "why the wind is never seen?", "Who taught birds how to build their... Continue Reading →

The Poet - Dato' M. Shanmughalingam1st stanza: - 1. The grandchild asks questions to his / her grandfather and grandmother. Question 1: The grandchild asks his grandfather whether he / she was able to breathe before the invention of air-conditioners. The grandchild continues to ask whether his / her grandfather could live without all modern gadgets. The grandchild also wonders... Continue Reading →

A. Must be brave against injustice1. He worried that deceit will destroy the solidarity of the people. 2. He urged all youngster to be united in order to preserve the freedom and safety of the country. B. Must be willing to make sacrifices1. So that we can preserve our independence.2. The persona devoted his life 3. Now, the... Continue Reading →

A.Patriotism:1. The people in the country have made a lot of sacrifices to fight for their freedom.2. They have achieved independent.3. They have faced other threat like "Deceit" after the independence.4. The persona wants the younger generation to fight for justice.B. Being courageous:1. In the past, people fought for freedom for their country.2. Now, the... Continue Reading →

1st stanza: -1. Indicate that persona is sad and weary.2. Reflect his past sacrifices he made for the country's independence.2nd stanza: -1. Persona's voices are helpless, angry and he tries to contempt the country.3rd stanza: -1. He is serious and demanding.2. He wants the younger to fight for freedom.4th stanza: -1. He insists to say... Continue Reading →

1. After independence

Synopsis continue 1:1. The persona thinks that he will be handicapped2  He can only watch what are happening in the future on his wheelchair.3. He has physical constraint so that he thinks he is helpless.4. It is too challenging for him to fight the injustice after he is a wheel-chair borne man.5. He is troubled... Continue Reading →

1. The persona is an old soldier.2. He is tired because he is old and weak.3. He suffered in the past because he wanted to fight for freedom with his people.4. Many people lost their lives when they fought for freedom.5. Some people remain nameless or unknown although they have fought for freedom.

1. Was born in 1945 in Terengganu.2. Brought up in Kemaman. Then, he shifted to Sabah.3. Had started to write since 1960's.4. All write-ups focused on hometown, environment and patriotism.

Question:Based on "How I Met Myself", write about how a character tries to solve his or her problems.Provide evidence from the text to support your answerSimple Answer:Paragraph 1:Based on "How I Met Myself" by David A. Hill, a character who tried to solve his problems was John Taylor. His problem started when a man ran... Continue Reading →

Question:Based on "How I Met Myself by David A. Hill", write about a character that shows determination (perseverance / persistence)Provide evidence from the text to support your answer. Advanced Answer: Paragraph 1:Based on "How I Met Myself" by David A. Hill, a character that showed determined was John Taylor. Paragraph 2: - A man rushed into John at Felka... Continue Reading →

Question: Based on "How I Met Myself by David A. Hill", write about a character that shows determination (perseverance / persistence)Provide evidence from the text to support your answer. Simple Answer: Paragraph 1:Based on "How I Met Myself" by David A. Hill, a character that showed determined was John Taylor. Paragraph 2: - A man ran into John at Felka... Continue Reading →

PT3: Novel - How I Met Myself1. John Taylor - 34 year-old-Englishman- around 6.5 feet tall- light brown hair and eyes- has a moustache- is a computer programmer- sent to work in Budapest, Hungary- happy at work- his wife is Andrea, his Hungarian language teacher- very hardworking husband- protective family man- stable and confident young man... Continue Reading →

PT3 - How I met Myself?Setting:The story spans over two years and covers three consecutive 18 Januaries.Physical setting:1. Budapest in Hungary - John Taylor and his wife Andrea live in a flat in the Thirteenth District.Their office is at Vaci Utca.2. Number 7 Felka Utca - Is owned by Zsolt.3. Bar at Gergely Utca -... Continue Reading →