Grade 10 2nd quarter

What is the purpose of using an epithet in writing or speech?

• To confuse the audience and create ambiguity.
• To limit the use of adjectives in writing.
• To simplify complex ideas and reduce detail.
• To provide descriptive detail and enhance imagery.

Which of the following sentences contains an epithet?

• The dragon flew over the castle.
• The knight was very strong.
• The brave knight fought valiantly.
• The battle was fierce and loud.

What is the name of the place being referred to as 'The Big Apple?"

• Los Angeles
• Chicago
• Miami
• New York City

"On the table was the vase of flowers." What kind of inversion is used?

• verb before the subject

• complement before the subject

• noun before the adjective

• adverb before the verb

Cried the monkey, over his fallen banana. What kind of inversion is used?

• verb before the subject

• complement before the subject

• noun before the adjective

• adverb before the verb

Treasure vast lay hidden beneath the waves.

• Verb before the subject

• Object before the verb

• Adverb before the verb

• Noun before the adjective

Quickly, he finished his homework.

• noun before the adjective

• complement before the object

• adverb before the verb

• verb before the subject

"The word 'psychology' originates from the Greek words 'psyche,' meaning soul, and 'logos,' meaning study."

• Etymology

• Description

• Synonym

• Example

Fragile is something delicate.

• Etymology

• Definition

• Synonym

• Example

Marine animals include creatures that live in the ocean, such as fish, whales, and octopuses.

• Etymology

• Definition

• Synonym

• Example