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Benjamin Zephaniah

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  • What does the word 'immigrant' mean?
    A person who moves to live permanently in a new country.
  • What does 'accent' mean?
    The way people pronounce words.
  • Which of these is NOT one of Benjamin Zephaniah's jobs?
    Postal worker
    Song writer
    Poet
    Actor
  • What does 'dialect' mean?
    The specific words or phrases that are used in a particular place.
  • What is dyslexia?
    A learning difficulty linked to reading, where people struggle to process written words.
  • What does the word 'diversity' mean?
    Variety, representing a range of different people from different backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities etc.
  • Where were Benjamin Zephaniah's parents from?
    The Caribbean
  • When was Benjamin Zephaniah born?
    15th April 1958
  • What is Dub poetry?
    Poetry that sounds musical because the poet changes the pitch and rhythm of their voice.
  • Which of these is a famous poem by Benjamin Zephaniah?
    Talking Turkeys
    Kickboxing Koala Bears
    Dancing Dinosaurs
    Singing Seals
  • Where was Benjamin Zephaniah born?
    Birmignham
  • Why did Benjamin Zephaniah leave shool at 13?
    Because he couldn't read or write.
  • What special diet does Benjamin Zephaniah follow?
    He does not eat sugar.
    He is a vegan.
    He is a vegetarian.
    He does not eat gluten.
  • Where does Benjamin Zephaniah live now?
    China
  • Did Benjamin Zephaniah enjoy English at school?
    No! He found reading and writing very difficult and did not feel supported by his teachers.
  • True or false? Animal rights is a common theme in his poetry.
    True