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SANDWICH
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poetry

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POET

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tARGET AUDIENCE

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THEME & TITLE

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POETRY
INTERPRETATION

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POETRY EVALUATION

page 20-30

CONCLUSION

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THE SANDWICH

tony bradman







Tony Bradman, an Meet the
English writer of poet
children's books
and short short
spectulative fiction.

Best known for writing
Dilly the Dinosaur book

series with 2 million
copies sold worldwide

Wrote the poem Sandwich, Was a music
which depicts the infinite writer and
possibilities of how an ordinary children's book
sandwich can be made. critic before
becoming an
author and poet.

WHO IS IT FOR?

This poem is written by Tony Bradman with children in mind, hence it
is definitely appropriate for all sorts level of children who are able
to read and comprehend it's meaning. The intended audience of
the poem in Malaysia's educational setting are primary school
students, particularly those in Year 6.

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CHILDREN EVERYONE

The poem itself is not overly complicated and contains no hidden
meanings, making it easier for students to comprehend. Poetry
encourages students to be creative and innovative by encouraging
them to think outside the box. Because each stanza rhymes, this
poem is appropriate for reading aloud. It allows students to
appreciate the meaning, atmosphere, and rhythm of each poem.
The various character sections, as well as single lines, groupings of
single lines, and stanzas, may be read by individuals, pairs, or
groups. The manner in which a poem is read can have a significant
impact on the children's understanding, enjoyment, and
appreciation of it.it.

THEME

IMAGINATION VS. REALITY

SANDWICH is a poem that focuses on a
child's imagination. As the persona in the
poetry, children have boundless
imagination. In the persona's
imagination, he/she had imagined
various possibilities for making the
largest sandwich imaginable by adding
various ingredients to his/her meal.

TITLE

SANDWICH

The literal title of Tony Bradman's poem
is "SANDWICH." It has no figurative or
metaphorical meaning because the
persona was thinking about how to make
his sandwich as big as possible by
adding various ingredients. As the title
suggests, the sandwich is the star and
main concept of the poem.

Stanza 1

Oh what shall I have
Today for my tea?
I know - a sandwich,
As big as can be!




We got a glimpse into the persona's mind in
the first stanza. The persona was
considering what to have for tea and
decided on a sandwich instead. But it can't
be just any sandwich. The persona desires a
large sandwich, as large as he can imagine.

Rhyme underline
Assonance red highlight
Consonance blue highlight
Alliteration green highlight
Onomatopoeia
Figure of speech italic
bold
(Simile)

Stanza 2

I'll start with the bread,
Two slices, quite large;
Then slap on some jam,
Oh yes, and some marge,

Rhyme is a literary device used to analyse
poetry. Rhyme refers to the similarity of
sounds between two words, which is usually
used at the end of a poem.

Rhyme underline
Assonance red highlight
Consonance blue highlight
Alliteration green highlight
Onomatopoeia
Figure of speech italic
bold

Stanza 3

I'll put in some cheese,
A tomato or two,

And maybe an onion
This big one will do!

Assonance is the similarity of sound
between adjacent words. It focuses and
emphasises the use of vowels, which aids in
the rhyme and flow of the poetry.

Rhyme underline
Assonance red highlight
Consonance blue highlight
Alliteration green highlight
Onomatopoeia
Figure of speech italic
bold

Stanza 4

I'll bung in some lettuce,
A radish, of course,

And...a sizzling burger,
All covered in sauce!

Consonance is similar to assonance, but this
time it focuses on the consonant sound
similarities of the words nearby.

Rhyme underline
Assonance red highlight
Consonance blue highlight
Alliteration green highlight
Onomatopoeia
Figure of speech italic
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Stanza 5

Add in some chicken,
And maybe some chips,
Some biscuits, an apple,

A packet of crisps,

Alliteration is known as the repetition of the
same letter and sound at the beginning of
words.

Rhyme underline
Assonance red highlight
Consonance blue highlight
Alliteration green highlight
Onomatopoeia
Figure of speech italic
(Anaphora) bold

Stanza 6

A cake with some candles,
Some chocolate (one bar),

Spaghetti, bananas,
Sweets from a jar,

Onamatopoeia is known as the formation
of words to resemble a sound. It is a word
that represents the sense of hearing.

Rhyme underline
Assonance red highlight
Consonance blue highlight
Alliteration green highlight
Onomatopoeia
Figure of speech italic
(Anaphora) bold

Stanza 7

Baked beans and humbugs,
Carrots and mustard,

All topped off with cream
And steaming hot custard...

Anaphora is a repitition of words in a poem.
It is usually used at the beginning of a
sentence to emphasise on certain matter.

Rhyme underline
Assonance red highlight
Consonance blue highlight
Alliteration green highlight
Onomatopoeia
Figure of speech italic
(Hyperbole) bold

Stanza 8

Now a sandwich like that
You really can't beat,

It's packed out with goodies,
A real tasty treat.



Hyperbole is a statement exaggeration. A
hyperbolic sentence should be dramatic and
sometimes contradictory; it is used to leave
a strong impression on readers.

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Assonance red highlight
Consonance blue highlight
Alliteration green highlight
Onomatopoeia
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Stanza 9

There's only one problem;
It's breaking my heart...
It's such a big sandwich -

Where do I start?

Personafication is a literary device term
used to describe non-human things that
have the characteristics and description of a
living human.

Rhyme underline
Assonance red highlight
Consonance blue highlight
Alliteration green highlight
Onomatopoeia
Figure of speech italic
(Personafication) bold

EVALUATION OF POETRY

THE POETRY STYLE

Technical choices: Because
Tony Bradman uses the first-
person point of view, the
author had to use short lines
when writing this poetry.
From stanza 1 through
stanza 9, he describes what
he wants to eat for tea. He
wants to eat a sandwich, but
it has many ingredients and
grows too big to fit anything
else on it.

EVALUATION OF POETRY

THE POETRY STYLE

Varying or Omitting punctuation:
As we can see in stanza 8 in line 4
there are sentence endings
because he is finished with the
ingredients he wants to add in his
sandwich. This poem uses both
punctuation such as sentence
endings is placed at the end of
declarative sentences, statements
thought to be complete, and after
many abbreviations. The question
mark is then used to denote a
direct question when it is inserted
at the conclusion of a sentence in
stanza 1 line 2 and stanza 9 line
41. In stanzas 1, 3, and 4, he uses
exclamation points, which are
intended to emphasise a point or
convey a sudden outcry.

EVALUATION OF POETRY

THE POETRY STYLE

Then, he employed semicolons to
connect independent sentences in
stanzas 2 and 9. It demonstrates a
stronger connection between the
sentences than a period would. In
this poetry, the author utilised
commas to indicate the division of
concepts or sentence components.
In addition, he utilised dashes to
divide sentences into statements,
such as in stanzas 1 and 9. An en
dash is a symbol (-) used in writing
or printing to show a range, links, or
differentiations. He also employed
parenthesis, which are curving
notations intended to incorporate
additional thoughts or qualifying
remarks, in stanza 6 line 2.

EVALUATION OF POETRY

THE POETRY STYLE

Nevertheless, commas can typically
be used in place of parentheses
without altering the meaning. Last
but not least, stanzas 7 and 9
contain ellipses. In writing or
printing, the ellipsis is used to
denote an omission, particularly of
letters or words. Ellipses are
frequently used within quotation
marks to move quickly between
phrases while removing superfluous
words that do not alter the
meaning.

EVALUATION OF POETRY

THE STRENGTH

Imagery: Poetry uses imagery as a
vivid and colourful type of
description that engages the senses
and the imagination of the
audience. From stanza 1 until stanza
9, the author of this poem utilised
fictitious language to help the
reader understand what the poem
is about. Examples of such terms
include "slap on some jam," "a
sizzling burger," and "carrots with
mustard and more”.

EVALUATION OF POETRY

THE STRENGTH

Understandable: All of the words or
language used during the reading
or listening session will be easily
understood. Because of the short
sentences, the target reader will
find the poem simple and easy to
read.

EVALUATION OF POETRY

THE STRENGTH

This poetry, for example, used an
unstressed rhythm for each stanza
and frequently contains words and
phrases that follow a rhythmic
pattern. The poem is easy to read
and hear because the author did
not use stressed rhythm when
writing it.

EVALUATION OF POETRY

THE WEAKNESS

Not include an emotional reaction:
There are few words or phrases in
this poem that elicit an emotional
reaction. The poem is entirely about
the ingredients for making
sandwiches. The poem's use of
adjectives that have nothing to do
with emotions, such as happy, sad,
laughing, and eager.

EVALUATION OF POETRY

THE WEAKNESS

Rhyme is used in conjunction with
other rhymes. The use of rhyme is
haphazardly distributed; for
example, stanza 1 rhymes ABCA
while stanza 3 rhymes ABCB. The
author did not use rhyme in the
poetry arrangement when writing
this poem.

EVALUATION OF POETRY

THE WEAKNESS

Unprompted thoughts: The poetry
does not compel the listener or
reader to carefully consider what
the poem is about or what the
author is attempting to convey.
Because the poem only describes
the process of making a sandwich,
which necessitates the use of
numerous ingredients.

EVALUATION OF POETRY

THE WEAKNESS

Not in a strong way: the intended
reader will find the word usage
easy to read and understand. The
author did not use many complex
words or zaps in the poem. Because
of the author's use of simple
vocabulary and language, this
poem's intended audience is
limited to children.

CONCLUSION

Tony Bradman's poem "The Sandwich" teaches
us that we have an infinite number of options
when we imagine, but that imagination can also
be realised once we start doing it. Aside from
that, while children's imaginations are limitless,
they should also learn not to be greedy, as they
may come to regret it. It teaches the moral
value of being more mindful when making
decisions or making choices.

Poetry exposure allows children to form
expressions. It allows us to express our thoughts
and feelings through writing, whereas reading it
inspires us to connect with and derive meaning
from our experiences.

Poetry can help children develop social and
emotional skills. It could provide them with a
new perspective on a subject. It is simple to
incorporate into classroom themes, projects,
and celebrations, and it can be taught as part
of reading, writing, and language instruction.

END.

SANDWICH

SYNOPSIS

Tony Bradman's poem SANDWICH depicts the
persona's story of imagining a sandwich for tea time.
The persona with a great imagination continues to
consider the endless possibilities in creating a meal
that most people would consider 'ordinary.' In this
poem, you will encounter the persona's limitless and
creative imagination, only to discover that it is just that:
an imagination.

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