SAME AND MWANGA SECONDARY SCHOOL EXAMINATIONSYNDICATE (SAMWASSES).FORM SIX PRE MOCK EXAMINATION AUGUSTENGLISH LANGUAGE 2.MARKING SCHEME msomimaktaba, October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 SECTION A. 1(a) (i) Genre: is a category literature that has specific characteristics which distinguish it from Other categories. Example of literary genres are novels, short stories, poetry, drama e.t,c (ii) Humour : is a funny use of language that amuses readers, sometime causing laughter (iii) Style: The manner of expression of a writer, produced by choice of words, grammatical Structures, use of literary devices, and all the possible part of language use. (iv) Blurb: is a brief description given by the publisher about the book and it is often found On the back cover. (v) Jargon: Refer to the area of specialization in which a language is put into use.i.e Scientist,lang e.t.c (b) (i) Imagery :Refer to use of figurative language to produce pictures in the minds of readers Or hearers While Symbolism: Refer to sign or sometime thet stands or suggest something else by arbitrary association. (ii) Plot :is a series of event that make up a story. While Setting: Refer to the areas where event are taking place. (iii)Poem: is a literary work that is written in verse While Rhyme: is the repetition of the same sounds at the end of more than one verse (iv)Rhyme: is the repetition of the same sound at the end of more than one verse. While Rhythm: is a pattern of sounds or beats that is created by alternation of stressed and unstressed Syllables. (v)Assonance: Repetition of similar vowel sounds in stressed syllables that end with different Consonant sound. While Alliteration: This is repetition of some sound at the beginning of several successive words that are closed to each other. (2 mark each) 2(a)-To educate the society. -To arose the consciousness and awareness 2 mark each – To improve language and communication skills – Is a vehicle of culture – Literature entertain (b) As per the markers view,(5) points 2mark each 3.- Play has a strong visual element in the story and image of human nature, reproducing the passions and human humours. – It express to the audience the immediate and existing experience in the society. – Play is easily understood -The play can be performed anywhere – Tends to entertain by choosing the characters that can catch someone’s interest amuse or hold one’s attention. -Play is full of actions unlike other genres. Introduction (2 marks ) Main body 6 points 2 marks @ Conlusion 2 mark SECTION B 4. Themes the 2ludeut should whow themes relates to -Exploitation -Humiliation – Gender relation -Access to education – Poverty – Awareness – Conflicts – Land alienation Introduction 1mark 2mark@ Conclusion 1mark 5. Language technique – Satire – Symbolism – Song $dances if any – Sayings/proverbs – Similes – Metaphor – Imagery – Code switching if any e.t.c The student should define first the lang devices in each of his/her paragraph, and valid examples 8 points 2 mark each Introduction 1 mark Conclusion 1 mark SECTION C 6. State leaders can be shadows of the colonial masters due to – Corruption – Exploitation – Pomposity -Humiliation – Betrayal – Immorality – Conflicts e.t.c 8 points 2 marks@ Introduction 1mark Conclusion 1mark 7. Different themes portrays the contemporary world – Corruption – Betrayal – Conflicts – Poverty – Education – Favouratism – Gender issues 8points 2marks@ SECTION C (20 marks) 8. The student should give out the contemporary issues, which are manifested in the poems (4) poems – Corruption – Oppression -conflicts – Political conflicts – Human right -freedom of speech e.t.c Introduction 2 mark Main body 16 points 1 mark each Conclusion 2 mark 9.(a) The mood of the poem it is helplessness (4 mark) (b) (i)Handcuffs ,manacles, shackles and caged means, on-physical methods of denying freedom to a person (2 mark) (ii) wrists, mind and soul means physical methods in denying freedom to a person.(2 mark) (c) The tone of the poem is desperation (despair) (4 mark) (d)The main theme – oppression (4 marks) (e) The poetic device is Linguistic devices, similes, metaphors and symbolism sound devices, alliteration, assonance, and rhyming. (4 marks) English Language Study Notes Form 6 English Language Notes
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