| Summary: | This study is premised on the assumption that foregrounding is the dominant feature of
poetry. Such an assumption informs this study to the extent that it examines the role
of foregrounding in isiXhosa modem poetry.
Foregrounding, as an unusual or deviant usage of language, manifests itself as:
metaphorical language, foregrounded sound, syntactic foregrounding and the variation
of rhythmico-metrical structure. These are called foregrounding techniques. However,
this study deals only with the first three foregrounding techniques.
Qangule's poetry furnishes this study with examples that are used to illustrate that
foregrounding plays a significant role in isiXhosa modem poetry. The foregrounding
techniques depict, illustrate, dramatize and suggest the meaning of a poem. They also
have the ability to do that in a collaborative manner. Such a claim is evidenced by the
comprehensive analysis and interpretation of the poem Ukubonga (To praise). === African Languages === M.A. (African Languages)
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