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List three repetition devices and explain their use.
Repetition: The intentional reuse of words or phrases to create emphasis and reinforce ideas
Anaphora: The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences to create a rhythmic effect
Epiphora: The repetition of a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses or sentences to create emphasis
Parallelism: The use of similar structure in sentences or phrases to create rhythm and balance
Triad: A group of three related words or phrases that work together to create a powerful impact
Simplify √(26)
√(26) = √64 = 8
Arrange these steps.
I. Blood returns.
II. Waste diffuses out.
III. Blood leaves arm.
IV. Blood passes through dialyzer.
III. Blood leaves arm.
IV. Blood passes through dialyzer.
II. Waste diffuses out.
I. Blood returns.
Name the word equation for hydrocarbons being burned inside oxygen.
Hydrocarbon + Oxygen ➡️ Carbon dioxide + Water
A food truck drives to a factory on a hot sunny day. Explain why the truck’s petrol tank is painted with shiny aluminum paint.
Shiny aluminium reflects most of the radiant heat, so the petrol tank absorbs less heat and stays cooler.
Why does Lochinvar mention the "Solway tide" to Ellen's father? What is he trying to achieve?
He is using the fast-moving tides of the Solway Firth to trick the father into thinking his love has "washed away"
A number is tripled and decreased by 7, giving 20. What is the missing number.
3x-7=20
x=9
Explain why droughts have a much greater effect on countries that raise most of their income on farming.
Crops fail, farmers lose money, food shortages occur and the country's economy suffers.
Ships are made of steel. Steel is dense. Explain why ships still float on water.
Ships are not fully solid steel. There is space to contain air, which is less dense than water, so the density averages out.
Which one of the equations is correct?
A. density = mass * volume
B. volume = density / mass
C. mass = density * volume
Option C
What is the importance of forgiveness in The Tempest?
In The Tempest, forgiveness is shown to be greater than revenge and essential for peace and harmony.
What is the formula for the volume of a sphere?
4/3πr3
Jack is testing a leaf for starch. As he was writing his conclusion, he spilled some coffee and the words smudged. Complete the conclusion.
Chlorophyll is necessary for _____ because only the _____ areas produced starch.
starch, blue-black
Suggest why Lithium, Sodium and Pottasium belong to Group 1 of the Periodic Table.
They all have one electron in their outermost shell (valence shell).
What does dissipated energy mean?
A. Energy stored for later
B. Energy that spreads out and is lost
C. Energy that moves faster
D. Energy that changes colour
Option B
Connect the two clauses into a complex sentence.
I was late for class.
The teacher did not give me a tardy slip.
What would be the chance of drawing a red card in a set of poker cards?
26/52=1/2
Describe the relationship between prey and predator and how the population changes.
If predator population is high, then the prey won’t survive. If the prey population is high, the predators won’t survive.
Write the word equation for the reaction of caesium with water.
Caesium + Water ➡️ Caesium hydroxide + Hydrogen
Explain how hitting a rock may cause a boat to sink.
The average density of the floating boat is less than the density of water. When it hits a rock it lets in water, increasing the overall density so it exceeds the density of water and the boat sinks
Analyze the motivations behind Shylock’s insistence on the bond’s terms. How do his personal feelings influence his actions?
He holds a grudge because Antonio lends money gratis (without interest), which lowers Shylock's profit margins in Venice.
Driven by deep resentment, he seeks revenge for years of Antonio spitting on him, kicking him, and calling him a dog.
His personal hatred completely overrides financial gain as he explicitly designs the bond to ensure Antonio bleeds to death and refuses any cash settlement.
A shop sells pens at ₹15 each. How much for 8 pens?
₹120
Why must a patient with total kidney failure undergo dialysis regularly to survive?
Their kidneys cannot remove waste products and excess water from the blood, so dialysis performs this function to keep them alive.
Name one element that is in the same group as iron.
One of: ruthenium, osmium, hassium
Give one example of useful energy and one example of wasted energy in the same object
Sample Answers:
Light bulb: Useful - light energy; Wasted - heat energy.
Fan: Useful – kinetic energy; Wasted – sound/heat energy.
Electric motor: Useful – kinetic energy; Wasted – heat and sound.
Television: Useful – light and sound; Wasted – heat.