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Which of the following topics is covered under Compulsory English?
Which of the following topics is covered under Compulsory English?
An unseen passage contributes 10 marks towards the total assessment.
An unseen passage contributes 10 marks towards the total assessment.
True
What types of writing are included in the assessment besides essays and creative writing?
What types of writing are included in the assessment besides essays and creative writing?
Story, application/letter, bio-data, pie-charts, bar-chart, conference, news-writing
Identify punctuation: ___
Identify punctuation: ___
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Match the following assessment components with their respective marks:
Match the following assessment components with their respective marks:
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Study Notes
Compulsory English
- Focus on "Free Bird": A metaphor for freedom and the desire for independence.
- Analyze "Changing World": Themes of adaptation and transformation in contemporary society.
Seen Passage
- Includes a poem which assesses understanding of poetic devices and themes.
- Worth a total of 5 marks; may require analysis of imagery, tone, and mood.
Unseen Passage
- One item worth 5 marks requiring comprehension and interpretive skills.
- Focus on extracting main ideas, themes, and author's intent.
Additional Unseen Passages
- Two items, compulsory, worth a total of 10 marks.
- Requires answering questions that assess understanding of context, vocabulary, and critical reasoning.
Identify Punctuation
- 5 marks allocated for correctly identifying and correcting punctuation errors.
- Skills in grammar and syntax are crucial for this section.
Writing Tasks
- Includes story writing, application/letter writing, bio-data creation, and comprehensive data representation (pie/bar charts).
- Total for this section is 5 marks; clarity, structure, and coherence are essential.
Essays/Creative Writing
- Focus on developing a coherent argument or narrative structure.
- Creativity, originality, and adherence to the chosen topic are critical for success.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the analysis of the metaphor in 'Free Bird' representing freedom and independence, as well as the themes of adaptation in 'Changing World'. Students will also assess their understanding of poetic devices in a seen passage and interpret an unseen passage to extract main ideas. Prepare to demonstrate your comprehension skills and poetic analysis.
