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English Final Exam Revision Sheet 2023-2024 Without Marks
English Final Exam Revision Sheet 2023-2024 Without Marks
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Language Arts - Final
Analyze Craft & Reflective Writing pg.329
Structure Author’s Word Choice: Imagery pg.367
Literary Elements: Irony pg.427
Theme p.463&477
Vocabulary tissue, enlarged, amoeba pg.328
blight, puzzled, stillness, maladies, stricken, deserted pg.368
Consequences, resolved, disposal pg.426
ruthless, toil, doomed, bitterness, sorrow, frantically pg.464
Word Study Prefix en- pg.328
Anglo Saxon Suffix –ness p.368
Latin Root -sequ - pg.426
Old English Suffix–less p.464
Appositives and Appositive phrases p.330
Conventions Verb Mood: The Subjunctive pg.369
Punctuation Marks pg.428
Author’s Style: Description pg.465
Note: Refer to my Perspective book and the my Perspective .packet
Reflective writing
### Reflective Writing
**Examples**:
Imagery
### Author’s Word Choice: Imagery
**Meaning**: Imagery refers to the use of descriptive language that appeals to the
senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste) to create vivid pictures or images in the
reader's mind.
**Examples**:
- **Visual Imagery**: "The sunset painted the sky in strokes of pink and orange,
turning the clouds into a blazing canvas."
- **Tactile Imagery**: "The rough bark of the old tree scratched her hands as she
climbed higher."
Irony
### Literary Elements: Irony
**Examples**:
Theme
### Theme
**Meaning**: The theme of a literary work is its underlying message or main idea
that reflects universal truths, observations, or commentary on life and human
nature. It often explores philosophical, moral, or societal issues.
In a tiny village, an old man gave every child a seed and said he would give a gift
to the child who grew the best plant. Months later, a young girl won with an
empty pot because she told the truth: her seed never grew.
The theme of this story is about **being honest**. The young girl didn’t lie about
her seed not growing. Because she told the truth, she was chosen as the winner.
This story teaches us that telling the truth is important, even when we think it
might make us look bad.
1. **Tissue**: A group or layer of cells that together perform specific functions in
an organism.
3. **Amoeba**: A type of single-celled organism that can change its shape, found
in water and soil.
4. **Blight**: A plant disease causing the affected parts to wither and die, or a
thing that spoils or damages something.
**Meaning**: The prefix "en-" is used to transform verbs into verbs indicating
making, putting into or onto, or covering with, or to transform nouns and
adjectives into verbs.
**Examples**:
Suffix -Ness
### Anglo-Saxon Suffix –ness
**Meaning**: The suffix "-ness" is used to form nouns from adjectives, indicating a
state or quality. This suffix switches the form of a word from an adjective to a noun
**Examples**:
**Meaning**: The Latin root "-sequ-" means to follow. Words derived from this root
often have meanings related to following, sequence, or consequence.
**Examples**:
Suffix -Less
### Old English Suffix –less
**Examples**:
- **Appositive Phrase**: Lisa adopted a cat, **a small orange tabby with
mischievous eyes**, from the local shelter. (The phrase gives additional
information about the cat.
Verb Moods
The Subjunctive Verb Mood:
**Examples**:
The indicative verb mood is used for stating facts or asking questions about real
situations. It's the most common verb mood in English and is used to talk about
what is happening, what has happened, and what will happen. Basically, if you're
talking about reality—things that are true or happening—the indicative mood is
what you use. For example:
- **Example for emphasis**: She was the only one who could help—everyone else
was too scared.
11. **Parentheses (())**: Used to include extra information or an aside that is related
but not essential to the main point.
- **Example for omission**: She said she would discuss this later...
**Examples**:
- **Descriptive Passage**: "The ancient forest was dense with towering trees
whose branches created a tapestry of leaves above, muting the sunlight into soft
greens."
- **Character Description**: "He had a hawkish nose, piercing blue eyes, and a
constant air of authority that made everyone take notice when he entered the
room."
Questions
Section
Reflective writing
### Reflective Writing
When reflecting on my childhood, I often recall the long summer days spent at my
grandmother’s house in the countryside. These memories are not just about the
games played or the silence of the afternoons, but also about the sense of
timelessness and freedom I experienced. It was during these visits that I learned
about patience from my grandmother, who tended her garden with a dedication
that seemed to slow down the bustling world around us. I also think about the
strength of familial bonds, and how those slow, shared meals and stories under
the stars shaped who I am today.
**Directions:** Read the passage above. Then answer the questions that follow.
1. What are two feelings the author associates with their childhood visits to their
grandmother’s house?
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2. What did the author learn from their grandmother during these visits?
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3. From the details provided, what can you infer is the central theme of the
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Imagery
### Author’s Word Choice: Imagery
Early in the morning, the garden was a breath of fresh air, bathed in the gentle
glow of dawn. Dewdrops shimmered like tiny jewels on the blades of grass, and
the sweet fragrance of jasmine filled the air. Birds chirped melodiously from their
perches, adding a soundtrack to the serene tableau. The cool breeze whispered
through the leaves, carrying with it the promise of a new day. The garden, a
tranquil oasis, seemed to pause in a moment of peaceful solitude before the world
awoke.
Directions: Identify the images, vivid words and phrases, and mood in the
passage.
Questions:
Describe the imagery that appeals to the sense of sight in the passage.
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What are some vivid words and phrases that enhance the sensory experience of
the garden?
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Irony
### Passage 1:
When a renowned chef who always criticizes fast food wins a lifetime supply of
burgers in a raffle, he comments, "Just what I needed, more reasons to avoid my
own kitchen!"
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### Passage 2:
During a local marathon, the lead runner, who has been bragging about their new
high-tech running shoes, trips and falls just meters before the finish line, allowing
a newcomer to win the race.
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### Passage 3:
In a thriller novel, the audience knows that the charming neighbor is the villain
who has been sabotaging the protagonist's life. However, the protagonist trusts
the neighbor completely and shares secrets with them.
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### Passage 4:
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### Passage 5:
A tech-savvy teenager, known for her dislike of old technology, receives a vintage
camera from her grandparents. She ends up winning a prestigious photography
contest with her very first set of pictures taken with it.
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### Passage 6:
In a popular TV show, the audience knows that the character Bob has already
planned a surprise birthday party for his friend. However, throughout the episode,
his friend complains about everyone forgetting his birthday.
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Theme
In the small coastal town of Seaview, where families have lived for generations,
young Ellie discovers an old, weathered journal buried in the attic of her family
home. The journal belonged to her great-grandmother, who lived through the
town's golden age of fishing. As Ellie reads through the detailed pages, she learns
about the hardships and victories of the community's past, the deep connection
her ancestors had with the sea, and how they adapted to changes over time. Ellie
begins to see her own challenges in light of her great-grandmother’s
determination and hopefulness, gaining a new appreciation for her heritage and a
renewed sense of belonging to her community.
**Directions:** Read the passage above. Then answer the questions that follow.
1. What setting is described in the passage and how does it support to the
theme?
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2. What challenges does Ellie face, and what does she learn from her great-
grandmother’s journal?
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3. How does the historical context of the journal influence Ellie’s understanding of
her community?
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Q1: give me a sentence that has that has the word consequences
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Q7: if a problem was resolved does that mean that the problem is solved?
1: Yes
2:No
Q8: if the ocean became a disposal for people's wastes will the ocean be clean?
1:Yes
2:No
Q9: write a synonym for the word bitterness
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2: a toilet tissue
1: an animal
2: a disease
3: an bacteria
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Q16: Write a synonym for the word puzzled
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1:True
2: False
Q20: if a farmer's crops had been stricken will the crops die?
1: yes
2: no
1: yes
2: no
Prefix -EN
Prefix -EN :
Q1: What does the prefix -EN- do to the word:
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Suffix -less
Suffix -less :
Q1: write a sentence with the suffix -less-
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Suffix -Ness
Suffix -ness :
Q1: write 3 words with the suffix -ness-
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Q3: write a sentence that has a word with the Latin root -sequ
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Appositives
### Appositives and Appositive Phrases
In the bustling city of New York, Sarah, a talented young artist, prepares for her
first major gallery exhibition. Her mentor, Mr. Thompson, the owner of the
renowned Thompson Gallery, has been instrumental in recognizing her potential.
The gallery, a modern space located in the heart of Chelsea, is known for
launching the careers of many promising artists. As the opening night approaches,
Sarah feels a mix of excitement and nerves. Mr. Thompson, always a reassuring
presence, encourages her to embrace the moment as a pivotal step in her artistic
journey.
**Directions:** Read the passage above. Then answer the questions that follow.
1. Identify the appositive or appositive phrase in the sentence about Sarah, and
explain whom or what it describes.
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2. Find the appositive phrase in the description of Mr. Thompson and indicate the
noun it clarifies.
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3. What information does the appositive phrase about the gallery provide?
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4. How does the appositive at the end of the passage enhance the understanding
of Mr. Thompson’s role in Sarah's life?
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Verb Mood
### Directions: Mark the subjunctive verb in each sentence.
### Directions: Identify the verb mood being used in the sentences below by
writing I (indicative) or S (subjunctive) on the line for each.
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Description
Q1: write a sentence that includes a description
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All skills in one story!
In the quiet village of Willow's End, where the **stillness** (quietness) of dawn was
often considered a sacred hour, lived Eleanor, a young botanist. Each morning, she
wandered through the old orchard, her sanctuary from the **maladies** (diseases)
of life. The orchard, once a vibrant hub of the community, now lay **deserted**
(abandoned), the trees a testament to the relentless **blight** (disease) that had
**stricken** (affected) them years ago.
Eleanor, with her heart set on revitalizing the orchard, discovered an unusual
**amoeba** (a type of single-celled organism) in a **tissue** (group of cells) sample
of the soil, which she believed could reverse the damage. The microscopic
organism had the unique ability to enhance the nutrient absorption of plants,
effectively **enlarging** (increasing the size of) their growth potential.
As she prepared the solution to treat the trees, she was **puzzled** (confused) by
the erratic behavior of the weather. Dark clouds would gather as if to challenge
her efforts, casting shadows that seemed almost **ruthless** (Showing no pity) in
their intent. But she was determined to succeed. With the weight of
**consequences** (results) heavy on her shoulders, she knew the fate of Willow's
End's ecosystem was at her control.
One evening, under a crescent moon, she poured her concoction around the base
of each tree, her actions almost **frantic** (wild with emotion) as she worked
against the impending storm. Her assistant, Thomas—a man once **doomed**
(destined for failure) by his own **bitterness** (resentment) and **sorrow**
(sadness)—watched in awe. "This could be our salvation or our undoing," he said,
his voice barely a whisper.
The treatment was a success, ushering in a season of unprecedented bloom.
Flowers sprouted overnight, and fruits filled the branches, heavy and sweet. The
irony of it all was palpable: the very **amoeba** that was a product of the
orchard's decay now breathed life back into its limbs.
Questions
1. How does Eleanor use **reflective writing** to process her experience with the
orchard?
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2. In what way does the author's **word choice** contribute to the imagery of the
orchard's transformation?
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3. Identify an example of **irony** in the story.
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5. How does the prefix **-en** in "enlarged" affect the meaning of the word in the
context of the story
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7. Explain the importance of the root **-sequ-** in "sequence" within the story.
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8. Identify a use of an **appositive** or **appositive phrase** in the story.
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11. Write how the **author’s style of description** enhances the setting of the
orchard.
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4. **Orchard**: A piece of land planted with fruit trees, such as apples, pears,
oranges, or cherries, intended for the cultivation of fruit or nuts.
7. **Salvation**: The act of saving or protecting from harm, risk, loss, or destruction.
In religious contexts, it often refers to the deliverance from sin and its
consequences.
10. **Decay**: The process of declining in quality, power, or vigor; the gradual falling
into ruin. In a biological context, it often refers to the natural breakdown of
organic matter.