Paper 2
List the elements of plot and state what you should do in the first paragraph.
Remember each element should have its own paragraph.
Introduction or Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
State the 3 literary devices represented by these sentences
1) Time is a thief that steals our moments.
2. The wind whispered secrets through the trees.
3. I’ve told you a million times to clean your room!
.metaphor personification and hyperbole
Each of the committee members, along with the chairman and their assistants, ___________ expected to present their reports by Friday.
(Is or Are)
The subject of the sentence is "Each," which is singular. The phrases "of the committee members" and "along with the chairman and their assistants" are additional information and do not affect the verb.
Thus, the singular verb "is" is correct.
The clock is a captain,
Sailing through endless time,
Its hands are anchors,
Steady and sublime.
Each tick a promise,
Each tock a sigh,
The pendulum swings,
As dreams drift by.
Its face, a map of days,
Guiding hearts through calm and storm,
A navigator's silent love,
Unfaltering, yet worn.
1)What literary device is used in the phrase "The clock is a captain," and what does it reveal about time in the poem?
The literary device used is metaphor, where the clock is compared to a captain.
This reveals that time is in control and guides the course of our lives, like a captain steering a ship. It emphasizes time's authority and influence over our actions and experiences.
The quality of being open to more than one interpretation
Ambiguity
List 4 types of expository writing peices. List the types of letters and reports as well.
letters : request, apology, complaint, Application
Report: statistical, Evaluation, progress, investigative, incident, eye witness, news paper, and informational
NOTICE :
EMAIL:
1)The shimmering sun shone softly on the serene sea.
2. The buzzing of the bees filled the garden with life.
3) The deafening silence made everyone uneasy.
Alliteration, onomatopoeia, oxymoron
The dog, along with its puppies, _________ playing in the yard.
(Was or were )
Answer: WAS
"Each tick a promise, each tock a sigh"
Which literary device is this?
Personification
A figure of speech that uses double negatives to make a positive statement.
Litotes
List 9 transitional words, 3 for ADDITION, 3 for Compare or Contrast and 3 for cause and effect
Addition
1. Furthermore
2. Moreover
3. In addition
Cause and Effect
4. Consequently
5. As a result
6. Therefore
Compare and Contrast
7. Similarly
8. However
9. On the other hand
He passed away peacefully in his sleep last night.
The crimson sunset painted the sky with streaks of gold and orange.
Euphemism and visual imagery
Either the teacher or the students ________ responsible for the decorations.
Is or Are
In Subject-Verb Agreement sentences with "either...or" and "neither...nor," the verb agrees with the part of the subject closest to it.
Answer: ARE
How does the metaphor of the clock’s "face" as a "map of days" deepen the reader's understanding of time as a guiding force?
The clock's face as a "map of days" suggests that time provides direction and purpose, like a map guiding travelers. It reinforces the idea that time not only measures but also directs our lives, leading us through various stages and experiences, much like a map leads someone to their destination.
A statement that seems contradictory but may actually be true.
Paradox
State the format for writing A Notice.
8 Words correct will give you the points
Name of issuing body in the middle at the top.
The word NOTICE in all caps bellow in the middle.
Date of issue (to the left)
Subject (in the middle )
Body paragraphs
Signature
Name
Position
: Her strength reminded me of Hercules himself.
: The more you learn, the less you realize you know.
: The dark clouds gathering on the horizon hinted at the storm to come.
Allusion, paradox,foreshadowing
Neither of the books __________ interesting enough to finish.
(Is or Are)
Answer: Is
Identify the symbolism in the clock’s "hands are anchors" and explain its significance in relation to the poem’s portrayal of time.
The clock’s hands as "anchors" symbolize stability and restraint. This suggests that time is both a force that keeps us grounded and steady, yet it also holds us in place,
Ubiquitous
Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
State the format for writing a letter in chronological order.
8 words correct will give you the points.
Your address, Date, Title of Addressee, company Name, Company Address, Salutation, Body, Closing, signature, Name
: It's not bad at all; in fact, it's excellent.
: The fire station burned down last night.
: Life is a journey, filled with winding paths, sudden detours, and endless horizons.
Lototes, extended metaphor, irony
How _________ of the resources, including time and materials, have been allocated to this project so far?
(MUCH OR MANY)
Answer: Much
In the line "A navigator's silent love," what is the effect of describing time as "silent love," and how does it influence the reader's perception of time?
Describing time as "silent love" personifies time as something that is steadfast, unwavering, and constant, yet quiet and unspoken.
Ephemeral
Lasting for a very short time; fleeting.