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Pergunta 1 Relatório
Salute to the Elephant is an example of _ poetry
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"Salute to the Elephant" is an example of traditional poetry. Traditional poetry refers to poetry that has been passed down orally from one generation to another. It is usually associated with the cultural and religious practices of a particular society or community. Traditional poetry often employs specific forms, structures, and styles that are unique to a particular culture or language. In the case of "Salute to the Elephant," it is a traditional African poem that praises the elephant, an animal that is revered in African culture. The poem uses repetition and figurative language to convey the elephant's strength, beauty, and importance in African society.
Pergunta 2 Relatório
Read the extract below and answer the question
I am sorry thou wilt leave my father so
Our house is hell, and thou a merry devil
Didst rob it of some taste of tediousness
But fare thee well: there is a ducat for thee
(Act 11, sc lll)
Merry devil illustrates
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The phrase "Merry devil" in the extract is an example of an oxymoron. An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms or ideas, like "merry" and "devil." In this context, the speaker is addressing someone who has caused trouble in their house, but they still offer them a ducat as a farewell gift. The oxymoron emphasizes the speaker's mixed feelings towards the person, as they are both merry and mischievous like a devil.
Pergunta 3 Relatório
The juxtaposition of two seemingly contradictory words is
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The juxtaposition of two seemingly contradictory words is an oxymoron. This literary device combines two opposite or contradictory terms to create a new meaning. Examples of oxymorons include "jumbo shrimp," "bittersweet," and "living dead." The effect of using an oxymoron is to create a vivid image in the reader's mind and to draw attention to the paradoxical nature of the words used.
Pergunta 4 Relatório
Read the poem below and answer the question
Money here, Money there
Everywhere, anywhere, whatever you want, Money
But where is the Money to spend?
Children and family matters, you're useful
Health and education matters
Food and transport
Night and day
Church and Mosque
In the Lord's name you're needed everywhere
Life is tough without you
Nothing comes easy without you.
Money O! where are you?
You are as hard as a nut to crack
Without you our problems are like my mother's
Paying beads
Will you desert the commoners like that?
They search
They count
They wait
They cry
Yet their is life of beaded needs
The tone of the poem is one of
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The tone of the poem is one of sadness and lamentation. The speaker expresses frustration and desperation about the lack of money and how it affects various aspects of life such as family, health, education, and religion. The repeated question, "Money O! where are you?" and the use of words such as "cry" and "life of beaded needs" evoke a sense of sadness and helplessness. The overall mood of the poem is melancholic and sorrowful.
Pergunta 5 Relatório
A poem which tells a story in the form of a song is a/an
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A poem which tells a story in the form of a song is a ballad. A ballad is a narrative poem that often tells a tragic, comic, or heroic story in a simple and direct language, with a repeated refrain or chorus. It is often set to music and is meant to be sung. Ballads are usually passed down through oral tradition, and they are known for their strong emotional impact and their ability to convey a story or message in a memorable way.
Pergunta 7 Relatório
UNSEEN PROSE AND POETRY
The month of July crept in. The sky, like a hooded monk wore black, as in mourning, ready to shed its load. The sun was mystified while heaps of sand and dust spiralled high up in the sky, sending high and low alike scurrying into hiding. The town had never known such a downpour, it was forty-eight hours of weeping by both the heavens and the inhabitants of Olusi who lost most of their life's savings in this destructive blessing.
The month of July crept in is an example of
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Pergunta 8 Relatório
You are the salt of my life illustrates a
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The phrase "You are the salt of my life" is an example of a metaphor. It is a figure of speech that compares two things without using "like" or "as". In this case, the speaker is not literally saying that the person is salt, but using salt as a symbol to represent their importance or value in their life.
Pergunta 9 Relatório
Read the poem below and answer the question
Money here, Money there
Everywhere, anywhere, whatever you want, Money
But where is the Money to spend?
Children and family matters, you're useful
Health and education matters
Food and transport
Night and day
Church and Mosque
In the Lord's name you're needed everywhere
Life is tough without you
Nothing comes easy without you.
Money O! where are you?
You are as hard as a nut to crack
Without you our problems are like my mother's
Paying beads
Will you desert the commoners like that?
They search
They count
They wait
They cry
Yet their is life of beaded needs
Lines 13-15 illustrate the use of
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Pergunta 10 Relatório
The sequence of beats in a poem is its
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The sequence of beats in a poem is its rhythm. Rhythm is the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry. It creates a musical quality in the poem and helps to convey emotions and meaning to the reader. Different rhythms can be used to create different effects, such as a fast, lively rhythm to create excitement, or a slow, mournful rhythm to convey sadness.
Pergunta 11 Relatório
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: The Merchant of Venice
Read the extract below and answer the question
Not in love neither? Then let us say you are sad
Because you are not merry; and 'twere as easy
for you to laugh and leap, and say you are merry
Because you are not sad.
(Act 1 sc 1)
The speaker is
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Pergunta 12 Relatório
Read the extract below and answer the question
Lock up my doors, and when you hear the drum
And the vile squealing of the wry-necked fife.
Clamber not you up to the casements then
Nor thrust you up to the casements then
TO GAZE ON CHRISTIAN FOOLS WITH VARNISHED FACES.
(Act 11 sc V)
After this scene the person addressed
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Pergunta 13 Relatório
A literary device that creates a mental picture of a situation is
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The literary device that creates a mental picture of a situation is imagery. Imagery refers to the use of descriptive and figurative language to create a sensory experience for the reader. It can evoke the five senses, allowing the reader to see, hear, taste, smell, and feel the world being described in the text. By using vivid imagery, writers can help readers to better visualize and understand the setting, characters, and events in a literary work.
Pergunta 14 Relatório
Read the poem below and answer the question
Money here, Money there
Everywhere, anywhere, whatever you want, Money
But where is the Money to spend?
Children and family matters, you're useful
Health and education matters
Food and transport
Night and day
Church and Mosque
In the Lord's name you're needed everywhere
Life is tough without you
Nothing comes easy without you.
Money O! where are you?
You are as hard as a nut to crack
Without you our problems are like my mother's
Paying beads
Will you desert the commoners like that?
They search
They count
They wait
They cry
Yet their is life of beaded needs
The dominant poetic devices used are
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The dominant poetic devices used in the poem are repetition and personification. Repetition is evident in the repeated use of the word "Money" throughout the poem. Personification is also used as the poet attributes human qualities to money, such as "You are as hard as a nut to crack" and "Will you desert the commoners like that?" These devices help to emphasize the importance of money in our daily lives and the struggles that come with not having enough of it.
Pergunta 15 Relatório
Read the extract below and answer the question
....very vilely in the morning when he is sober, and most vilely
in the afternoon when he is drunk. When he is best he is a little
worse than a man, and when he is worst he is a little better than a beast
(Act 1 sc ll)
The person addressed is
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Pergunta 16 Relatório
A short witty statement is an
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A short witty statement is an "epigram". An epigram is a concise, clever, and often paradoxical statement. It is intended to be memorable and thought-provoking. Epigrams are commonly used in literature, poetry, and everyday speech to express a witty observation or a humorous remark. They often make use of wordplay, irony, or satire to convey their message in a succinct and memorable way.
Pergunta 17 Relatório
Read the poem below and answer the question
Money here, Money there
Everywhere, anywhere, whatever you want, Money
But where is the Money to spend?
Children and family matters, you're useful
Health and education matters
Food and transport
Night and day
Church and Mosque
In the Lord's name you're needed everywhere
Life is tough without you
Nothing comes easy without you.
Money O! where are you?
You are as hard as a nut to crack
Without you our problems are like my mother's
Paying beads
Will you desert the commoners like that?
They search
They count
They wait
They cry
Yet their is life of beaded needs
The theme of the poem is
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The theme of the poem is struggle. The poem explores the pervasive role of money in everyday life and how difficult it can be to obtain. The speaker expresses frustration at the elusiveness of money, highlighting the many areas of life where it is necessary, from family matters to health and education. The repeated refrain of "Money O! where are you?" emphasizes the struggle to acquire it, while the final line, "Yet their is life of beaded needs," underscores the ongoing hardship faced by those who lack it.
Pergunta 18 Relatório
Read the extract below and answer the question
....very vilely in the morning when he is sober, and most vilely
in the afternoon when he is drunk. When he is best he is a little
worse than a man, and when he is worst he is a little better than a beast
(Act 1 sc ll)
The dominant literary device used in the extract is
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Pergunta 19 Relatório
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: The Merchant of Venice
Read the extract below and answer the question
Not in love neither? Then let us say you are sad
Because you are not merry; and 'twere as easy
for you to laugh and leap, and say you are merry
Because you are not sad.
(Act 1 sc 1)
The person addressed is
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The person addressed is Antonio. In the extract, the speaker is trying to determine why Antonio is sad and suggesting that he could just as easily be happy if he chose to be. The fact that the speaker is trying to cheer Antonio up suggests that they are trying to help him and are concerned about his well-being.
Pergunta 20 Relatório
Read the extract below and answer the question
....very vilely in the morning when he is sober, and most vilely
in the afternoon when he is drunk. When he is best he is a little
worse than a man, and when he is worst he is a little better than a beast
(Act 1 sc ll)
The subject of discussion is the
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Pergunta 21 Relatório
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: The Merchant of Venice
Read the extract below and answer the question
Not in love neither? Then let us say you are sad
Because you are not merry; and 'twere as easy
for you to laugh and leap, and say you are merry
Because you are not sad.
(Act 1 sc 1)
The speaker is addressing the addressee's
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Pergunta 22 Relatório
Read the extract below and answer the question
Lock up my doors, and when you hear the drum
And the vile squealing of the wry-necked fife.
Clamber not you up to the casements then
Nor thrust you up to the casements then
TO GAZE ON CHRISTIAN FOOLS WITH VARNISHED FACES.
(Act 11 sc V)
The underlined expression illustrates
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Pergunta 23 Relatório
The first eight lines of a sonnet is a/an
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The first eight lines of a sonnet is an octave. A sonnet is a 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme and meter. The first eight lines of a sonnet form the octave, while the remaining six lines are called the sestet. The octave usually presents the theme or problem that the sonnet explores, while the sestet provides a resolution or a commentary on the theme.
Pergunta 24 Relatório
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: The Merchant of Venice
Read the extract below and answer the question
Not in love neither? Then let us say you are sad
Because you are not merry; and 'twere as easy
for you to laugh and leap, and say you are merry
Because you are not sad.
(Act 1 sc 1)
The underlined expression illustrates
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Pergunta 25 Relatório
Read the extract below and answer the question
....very vilely in the morning when he is sober, and most vilely
in the afternoon when he is drunk. When he is best he is a little
worse than a man, and when he is worst he is a little better than a beast
(Act 1 sc ll)
The speaker is contemplating on the
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Pergunta 26 Relatório
Read the extract below and answer the question
Lock up my doors, and when you hear the drum
And the vile squealing of the wry-necked fife.
Clamber not you up to the casements then
Nor thrust you up to the casements then
TO GAZE ON CHRISTIAN FOOLS WITH VARNISHED FACES.
(Act 11 sc V)
The person addressed is
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Pergunta 28 Relatório
The whole town was present at the wedding ceremony is an example of
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The statement "The whole town was present at the wedding ceremony" is an example of hyperbole. Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggeration of ideas for emphasis or effect. In this case, the statement exaggerates the number of people present at the wedding ceremony to emphasize the significance of the occasion.
Pergunta 29 Relatório
''A little learning is dangerous
Drink deep or taste not the Pierian spring''
The extract illustrates a
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The extract "A little learning is dangerous, drink deep or taste not the Pierian spring" illustrates a couplet. A couplet is a pair of successive rhyming lines in poetry, usually of the same length. In this case, the couplet is made up of two lines that are both advice about the dangers of incomplete knowledge, with the second line building on the first.
Pergunta 30 Relatório
Read the extract below and answer the question
....very vilely in the morning when he is sober, and most vilely
in the afternoon when he is drunk. When he is best he is a little
worse than a man, and when he is worst he is a little better than a beast
(Act 1 sc ll)
The speaker is
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Pergunta 32 Relatório
A couplet is
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A couplet is two successive rhyming lines of poetry. It is a common form of poetry used in various literary works such as sonnets, epigrams, and heroic couplets. A couplet can be either closed, where the two lines form a complete thought or idea, or open, where one line leads into the next.
Pergunta 33 Relatório
The paragraph in prose can be compared to _ in poetry
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The paragraph in prose can be compared to stanza in poetry. Both the paragraph and stanza are units of writing that break up longer texts into smaller, manageable pieces. Just as a paragraph contains one main idea or topic, a stanza in poetry can also contain a single idea or theme. The difference is that a stanza is a group of lines in a poem that are usually repeated throughout the poem, while a paragraph is a group of sentences in prose that develop a single idea or topic.
Pergunta 34 Relatório
UNSEEN PROSE AND POETRY
The month of July crept in. The sky, like a hooded monk wore black, as in mourning, ready to shed its load. The sun was mystified while heaps of sand and dust spiralled high up in the sky, sending high and low alike scurrying into hiding. The town had never known such a downpour, it was forty-eight hours of weeping by both the heavens and the inhabitants of Olusi who lost most of their life's savings in this destructive blessing.
The expression the sky, like a hooded monk wore black, illustrates
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Pergunta 35 Relatório
UNSEEN PROSE AND POETRY
The month of July crept in. The sky, like a hooded monk wore black, as in mourning, ready to shed its load. The sun was mystified while heaps of sand and dust spiralled high up in the sky, sending high and low alike scurrying into hiding. The town had never known such a downpour, it was forty-eight hours of weeping by both the heavens and the inhabitants of Olusi who lost most of their life's savings in this destructive blessing.
...........high and low alike refers to the
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"High and low alike" is a phrase used to refer to people from all walks of life, regardless of their social status, wealth, or power. In this context, it means that the heavy rain and wind affected everyone in the town of Olusi, regardless of their social status.
Pergunta 36 Relatório
In a literary work, a clown normally
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In a literary work, a clown normally creates comic relief. A clown is a character who is usually portrayed as foolish, bumbling, or comical, often providing amusement and light-heartedness to the story. The clown is a type of character whose role is to alleviate the seriousness or tension in the story and provide comic relief to the audience. The use of a clown in literature helps to balance the tone of the work and provide a lighter side to the narrative.
Pergunta 37 Relatório
Grace me no grace, nor uncle me no uncle;
I am no traitors uncle;
and that word ''grace'' in an ungracious mouth
is but profane.
The dominant literary device used in the extract is
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The dominant literary device used in the extract is repetition. This is because the phrase "grace me no grace" and "uncle me no uncle" is repeated twice, emphasizing the speaker's rejection of the use of these words in their situation. The repetition also adds to the overall rhetorical effect of the passage.
Pergunta 38 Relatório
UNSEEN PROSE AND POETRY
The month of July crept in. The sky, like a hooded monk wore black, as in mourning, ready to shed its load. The sun was mystified while heaps of sand and dust spiralled high up in the sky, sending high and low alike scurrying into hiding. The town had never known such a downpour, it was forty-eight hours of weeping by both the heavens and the inhabitants of Olusi who lost most of their life's savings in this destructive blessing.
The subject of the passage is
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The subject of the passage is "rainfall." The passage describes the arrival of the month of July and the heavy rainfall it brings to the town of Olusi. The author vividly describes the dark sky and the heaps of sand and dust that precede the downpour, and the destructive impact the rainfall has on the town and its inhabitants.
Pergunta 39 Relatório
Read the extract below and answer the question
I am sorry thou wilt leave my father so
Our house is hell, and thou a merry devil
Didst rob it of some taste of tediousness
But fare thee well: there is a ducat for thee
(Act 11, sc lll)
The speaker is contemplating on
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Pergunta 40 Relatório
Read the extract below and answer the question
I am sorry thou wilt leave my father so
Our house is hell, and thou a merry devil
Didst rob it of some taste of tediousness
But fare thee well: there is a ducat for thee
(Act 11, sc lll)
The speaker is
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The speaker in the given extract is Jessica. She is saying goodbye to a servingman who had been entertaining her and has received a payment of a ducat for his services.
Pergunta 41 Relatório
Read the extract below and answer the question
Lock up my doors, and when you hear the drum
And the vile squealing of the wry-necked fife.
Clamber not you up to the casements then
Nor thrust you up to the casements then
TO GAZE ON CHRISTIAN FOOLS WITH VARNISHED FACES.
(Act 11 sc V)
The speaker is
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Pergunta 42 Relatório
The expression of unpleasant experiences in a mild way is
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The expression of unpleasant experiences in a mild way is called euphemism. Euphemism is a figure of speech where a harsh or unpleasant word or phrase is replaced by a milder or more indirect one to make it less offensive or less disturbing. It is often used to avoid being too direct or blunt about sensitive or taboo topics. For example, "passed away" instead of "died," "let go" instead of "fired," or "vertically challenged" instead of "short." Euphemism can be found in various forms of writing, such as literature, politics, and everyday conversation.
Pergunta 43 Relatório
UNSEEN PROSE AND POETRY
The month of July crept in. The sky, like a hooded monk wore black, as in mourning, ready to shed its load. The sun was mystified while heaps of sand and dust spiralled high up in the sky, sending high and low alike scurrying into hiding. The town had never known such a downpour, it was forty-eight hours of weeping by both the heavens and the inhabitants of Olusi who lost most of their life's savings in this destructive blessing.
........destructive blessing shows the use of
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The phrase "destructive blessing" is an example of an oxymoron. An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which two seemingly contradictory words are placed together to create an effect. In this case, "destructive" and "blessing" are contradictory because a blessing is usually seen as something positive, while something destructive is negative. The use of the oxymoron emphasizes the irony of the situation, where the heavy downpour of rain that is a blessing from the heavens has resulted in destruction and loss for the inhabitants of Olusi.
Pergunta 44 Relatório
Read the poem below and answer the question
Money here, Money there
Everywhere, anywhere, whatever you want, Money
But where is the Money to spend?
Children and family matters, you're useful
Health and education matters
Food and transport
Night and day
Church and Mosque
In the Lord's name you're needed everywhere
Life is tough without you
Nothing comes easy without you.
Money O! where are you?
You are as hard as a nut to crack
Without you our problems are like my mother's
Paying beads
Will you desert the commoners like that?
They search
They count
They wait
They cry
Yet their is life of beaded needs
The use of rhetorical questions _ the poet's message
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The use of rhetorical questions in the poem emphasizes the poet's message. Rhetorical questions are questions asked for effect or to make a point, rather than to get an answer. By using rhetorical questions, the poet is emphasizing the idea that money is scarce and difficult to obtain, and highlighting the frustration and desperation of people who need it. The repetition of questions also reinforces this message and draws attention to the importance of money in everyday life.
Pergunta 45 Relatório
Read the extract below and answer the question
I am sorry thou wilt leave my father so
Our house is hell, and thou a merry devil
Didst rob it of some taste of tediousness
But fare thee well: there is a ducat for thee
(Act 11, sc lll)
During this speech, the speaker
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Pergunta 46 Relatório
Read the extract below and answer the question
Lock up my doors, and when you hear the drum
And the vile squealing of the wry-necked fife.
Clamber not you up to the casements then
Nor thrust you up to the casements then
TO GAZE ON CHRISTIAN FOOLS WITH VARNISHED FACES.
(Act 11 sc V)
The dominant literary device used in the extract is
Detalhes da Resposta
Pergunta 47 Relatório
Read the extract below and answer the question
I am sorry thou wilt leave my father so
Our house is hell, and thou a merry devil
Didst rob it of some taste of tediousness
But fare thee well: there is a ducat for thee
(Act 11, sc lll)
Thou in the extract refers to
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Thou in the extract refers to Launcelot. In Shakespearean language, thou is an archaic second-person singular pronoun, equivalent to 'you.'
Pergunta 48 Relatório
Charm strikes the sight, but merit wins the soul is an example of
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