Chemical workers song by Anon

&Clancy of the overflow by A. B. “banjo” Paterson.

CHEMICAL WORKERS SONGBY ANON

THE SONG

features

Stanza- 4 lines ( 2nd &4th rhyming)Ballad rhyme scheme- abcb (chorus)1st & 3rd lines -4 stresses.2nd & 4th -3 stresses.Repeat important phrases.

structure

Type of ballads- folk balladsOne stanza-chorus-abcbThe other stanza-aabbInclude a shock refrainCombine use of language & specific

structure.Considered visual effect of a finished

poem.

Rhythm & rhyme

CHEMICAL WORKERS SONG

Language

Simple, but strongUse a lot of imageryUse hyperbole in the end of stanza

Theme

Condition of working in a chemical factory.

CLANCY OF THE OVERFLOWBY A. B. “BANJO” PATERSON

THE SONG

features

Stanza- 4 lines ( 2nd &4th rhyming)Ballad rhyme scheme- abcb (chorus)1st & 3rd lines -4 stresses.2nd & 4th -3 stresses.Repeat important phrases.

Structure

Type of ballads-literary balladsMore formalComposed of several stanzas

Rhythm & rhyme

CLANCY OF THE OVERFLOW

Language

Simple, but strongUse personification

Themes

Memory of the writer and the boy