The tone of the poem is sad, sombre and serious. 

The poem’s last two lines rhyme. 

The poem has a fixed rhyme pattern. 

There are 10 or 11 syllables in each line, which means it has a fixed rhythm. 

The poem consists of a fixed structure. 

It is a South African poem. 

State whether the following statements are true or false for the poem “Mid-Term Break”.

The poem is autobiographical. 

Convert the following into indirect speech:

“I am very busy,” says the headmaster. 

Convert the following into indirect speech:

“Ouch! I’ve cut my finger!” shouted Simon. 

Convert the following into indirect speech:

Mrs Brown said to the class, “You can go to break now.”