English 8 June Exam

Subject-Verb Agreement

A grammatical rule that ensures the verb agrees in number and tense with the subject.

Present Tense

A verb tense used to indicate actions that are currently happening or are ongoing.

Past Tense

A verb tense used to describe actions that have already occurred.

Future Tense

A verb tense used to refer to actions that will occur at a later time.

Simile

A figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as.'

Metaphor

A figure of speech that states one thing is another, implying a direct relationship.

Personification

A figure of speech where inanimate objects or abstract ideas are given human characteristics.

Apostrophe

A figure of speech that directly addresses an inanimate object or absent person as if they are present.

Hyperbole

Deliberate exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

Irony

A rhetorical device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning.

Alliteration

The repetition of similar consonant sounds at the beginning of words in close succession.

Onomatopoeia

A word that imitates the sound it describes.

Assonance

The repetition of the same vowel sound in nearby words.

Rhyme

The repetition of similar sounds at the end of words.

Expository Writing

Writing that explains, informs, or presents information in a clear and organized manner.

Topic Sentence

A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

Supporting Sentences

Sentences that develop and provide details related to the main idea stated in the topic sentence.

Transitional Terms

Words or phrases that help guide readers through the text by connecting ideas.

Shakespeare

A famous English playwright, poet, and actor, known for his contributions to literature in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

Midsummer Night’s Dream

A comedic play written by William Shakespeare, featuring multiple intertwining plots and characters.

Literary Analysis

An examination of a text that looks at its components such as themes, characters, and literary devices.