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SS1: LITERATURE-IN-ENGLISH - 1ST TERM

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  1. Definition of Literature, Functions of Literature, Genres of Literature | Week 1
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  2. Introduction to Prose, Types of Prose | Week 2
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    1 Quiz
  3. Features of Prose Fiction | Week 3
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  4. Introduction to Drama | Week 4
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    1 Quiz
  5. Elements of Drama | Week 5
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  6. Introduction to Poetry | Week 6
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    1 Quiz
  7. Features of Poetry | Week 7
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  8. Literary Devices | Week 8
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  9. Introduction to African Poetry: "The Leader And The Led" By Niyi Osundare | Week 9
    9 Topics
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    1 Quiz
  10. Introduction to Non-African Poetry “Caged Bird” (I know Why The Caged Bird Sings) by Maya Angelou | Week 10
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  • Subject Matter / Summary of the Poem “The Leader And The Led”

“The Leader and the Led” discusses the relationship between leadership and followership. Literally, the poem talks about the search for a leader in the jungle (Animal Kingdom).

Figuratively, the poem discusses the qualities of a good leader. Various animals and their characteristics are mentioned in the poem. These animals and their characteristics can be perceived as archetypal or metaphorical representations of the different qualities that human beings portray.

 

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