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Why is praise poetry important in South African culture?

Jul 14, 2016 · Question 3 4 out of 4 points Why did West African poets compose praise poems? Selected Answer: To gain influence over the poem's subject Correct Answer: To gain influence over the poem's subject ... Course Hero is not sponsored or …

What is a ‘praise poem’?

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What is izibongo praise poetry?

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What is the purpose of Yoruba poetry?

Nov 04, 2018 · Question 3 4 out of 4 points Why did West African poets compose praise poems? Selected Answer: To gain influence over the poem's subject Correct Answer: To gain influence over the poem's subject. ... Course Hero is not sponsored or endorsed by any college or university. ...

What is the praise poem about Sisi?

This Praise-Poem is a contemptuous attack on King Sisi for neglecting the responsibilities of kingship and worrying only about his mistress Sini. The Praise-Poem, in short, is more accurately described as an account of a ruler’s character and of his historical importance.

Who praises the Ironsmith?

The ironsmith is praised by his wife ( In Praise of the Ironsmith ). The homecoming warrior is praised by the women of his village ( The Warrior’s Homecoming ). The farmer is praised as a challenge to him to work even harder ( In Praise of the Farmer ).

Who is remembered as a great hunter who never wronged anybody?

Ndaba is remembered as a great hunter who never wronged anybody. Seepapitso, whose ‘deeds are peaceful’, is thanked for his wisdom in improving the nation’s water supplies, and Shaka is praised, in an impressive and terrifying poem, for his military genius and restless, unbounded energy.