b) i. Write two (2) examples of poetic devices. ii. Write two (2) differences between modern and traditional poetry.

1. Write two (2) examples of poetic devices. (0 mk)
2. Define the following terms. (0 mk)
3. Define the term Persona. (2 mk)
4. Write two (2) differences between modern and traditional poetry. (0 mk)
5. Define Persona. (0 mk)
6. Define the term Theme. (2 mk)
7. Define Theme. (0 mk)

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Read the following poem and answer the questions. He looks into the files To see the demands Of the millions of people Who for years since Uhuru Have just managed to survive They ring out one message “Man of the people You have always been telling us What we need Health centers More schools Clean water Better transport facilities Better living conditions”.

1. Propose the title of the poem. (1 mk)
2. Propose the title of the poem. (0 mk)
3. How many verses are there in this poem? (1 mk)
4. How many verses are there in this poem? (0 mk)
5. Write the last verse from this poem. (1 mk)
6. Mention two (2) themes from this poem. (1 mk)
7. Outline two (2) social services indicated in the poem. (1 mk)

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Mention two (2) differences between oral and written literature.

1. Mention two (2) differences between oral and written literature. (0 mk)
2. Write four (4) elements of form of the literary work. (0 mk)
3. Outline two (2) features of a novel. (0 mk)

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Complete the table below. Masculine Feminine Young ones i. Man ____________ Child ii. ____________ Duck ___________ iii. ____________ Rooster Chick iv. Tiger ____________ Cub v. ____________ Lioness ___________ vi. ____________ Nanny goat ___________

1. What time of day does the passage describe? (1 mk)
2. Complete the table below. Masculine Feminine Young ones i. Man ____________ Child (1 mk)
3. We revamped our economy. (1 mk)
4. A doctor examines the patients. (1 mk)
5. Give two reasons why the narrator describes it as such. (3 mk)
6. The workers have been given the low wages. (1 mk)
7. The guard found the guest when he entered the house. (1 mk)
8. Complete the table below. Masculine Feminine Young ones iii. ____________ Rooster Chick (1 mk)
9. Complete the table below. Masculine Feminine Young ones iv. Tiger ____________ Cub (1 mk)
10. They attain their basic needs. (1 mk)
11. He was thanked for his generosity. (1 mk)
12. Complete the table below. Masculine Feminine Young ones v. ____________ Lioness ___________ (1 mk)
13. Complete the table below. Masculine Feminine Young ones vi. ____________ Nanny goat ___________ (1 mk)
14. A goat has a tiny tail. (1 mk)

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Write the correct synonyms of the underlined words in the following sentences. Put your answer in the table below. i. A doctor examines the patients. ii. The workers have been given the low wages. iii. The guard found the guest when he entered the house. iv. They attain their basic needs. v. He was thanked for his generosity. vi. A goat has a tiny tail.

1. How did the thief gain entry into the house? (1 mk)
2. The common thief was arrested by the policemen. (1 mk)
3. Write the correct synonyms of the underlined words in the following sentences. Put your answer in the table below. i. A doctor examines the patients. (1 mk)
4. What sounds indicated that the people in the house were asleep? (1 mk)
5. Write the correct synonyms of the underlined words in the following sentences. Put your answer in the table below. iii. The guard found the guest when he entered the house. (1 mk)
6. Write the correct synonyms of the underlined words in the following sentences. Put your answer in the table below. iv. They attain their basic needs. (1 mk)
7. Write the correct synonyms of the underlined words in the following sentences. Put your answer in the table below. v. He was thanked for his generosity. (1 mk)
8. Write the correct synonyms of the underlined words in the following sentences. Put your answer in the table below. vi. A goat has a tiny tail. (1 mk)

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Outline two (2) social services indicated in the poem.

1. Mention two (2) themes from this poem. (4 mk)
2. Re-write the following sentences correctly. They stays at home all day long. (1 mk)
3. Circle the correct word from the brackets for each of the following sentences. My father cannot (bye/by/buy) me a new uniform. (1 mk)
4. Re-write the following sentences as instructed. We revamped our economy. (Add question tag) (2 mk)
5. Halima is so rude that she can fight to everyone. (1 mk)
6. Write the last verse from this poem. (2 mk)
7. Outline two (2) social services indicated in the poem. (4 mk)
8. What did the thief steal from the room? (2 mk)
9. My father cannot (bye/by/buy) me a new uniform. (1 mk)
10. She sweeps the (flow/floor/flue). (1 mk)
11. Where did he put the stolen items? (2 mk)
12. Re-write the following sentences correctly. Always, she hid the truth without knowing it. (1 mk)
13. Circle the correct word from the brackets for each of the following sentences. Anna has (piece/peace/piss) of mind. (1 mk)
14. Re-write the following sentences as instructed. Halima is so rude that she can fight to everyone. (Use ‘such ……… that .……’ instead of ‘so ……. that ….…’) (2 mk)
15. Re-write the following sentences as instructed. The spectators were watching the stiff matches. (Change the sentence into singular) (2 mk)
16. Circle the correct word from the brackets for each of the following sentences. The students made the (right/write/wright) decision. (1 mk)
17. Re-write the following sentences correctly. You was not a good actor in the previous event. (1 mk)
18. Re-write the following sentences as instructed. My teacher is very polite and kind. (Use Not only …….but also ……) (2 mk)
19. Circle the correct word from the brackets for each of the following sentences. They (dye/die/died) their hair. (1 mk)
20. Re-write the following sentences correctly. Does I find the way? (1 mk)
21. He (fills/feels/feals) very hot. (1 mk)
22. Re-write the following sentences as instructed. This luggage is very heavy. We cannot carry it. (Join the sentences using …..too…..to...…) (2 mk)
23. Re-write the following sentences correctly. We has seen a lion near the bridge. (1 mk)
24. Circle the correct word from the brackets for each of the following sentences. He (fills/feels/feals) very hot. (1 mk)

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Write a composition of about one hundred and fifty (150) words on the effects of stigmatizing HIV victims.

1. The spectators were watching the stiff matches. (1 mk)
2. Describe the immediate effects of stigmatizing HIV victims on their mental health. (5 mk)
3. Explain how societal stigma can affect the social relationships and community integration of people living with HIV. (5 mk)
4. Discuss the long-term consequences of stigma on public health efforts aimed at preventing HIV transmission and supporting affected individuals. (5 mk)

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In about one hundred and fifty (150) words, describe a generous person in your country. Use the following hints: - Physical appearance - Hobbies/interests - Reasons of being generous - What does she/he like? - What does she/he dislike? - Why do you like her/his life styles?

1. My teacher is very polite and kind. (1 mk)
2. Physical appearance (1 mk)
3. Hobbies/interests (1 mk)
4. Reasons of being generous (1 mk)
5. What does she/he like? (1 mk)
6. What does she/he dislike? (1 mk)
7. Why do you like her/his life styles? (1 mk)

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Complete the following story with about one hundred and forty (140) words. Once upon a time, there was a village called Changamkeni. In this village there was an old barber called Songombingo. In his work, he had good and bad friends. He liked his work very much. When he was at work, he was so charming and funny. One day, when he was cutting his customer’s hair, he saw a huge wound from his head. Then, he decided to ask him what happened on his head. The customer was very sorry and began to cry bitterly

1. Complete the story. (14 mk)
2. This luggage is very heavy. We cannot carry it. (1 mk)

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Answer the following questions. a) Define the term literature. b) Anecdote and myths are in which type of literature? c) Outline two (2) features of a novel. d) Write four (4) elements of form of the literary work. e) Mention two (2) differences between oral and written literature.

1. Define the term literature. (2 mk)
2. Anecdote and myths are in which type of literature? (2 mk)
3. Outline two (2) features of a novel. (2 mk)
4. Write four (4) elements of form of the literary work. (2 mk)
5. Mention two (2) differences between oral and written literature. (2 mk)

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Select one class reader you have read from the given list and answer the questions that follow.

1. What is the title of the book? (2 mk)
2. Who is the author of the book? (2 mk)
3. c) Identify two (2) main characters in the reader and explain their roles. (5 mk)
4. Mention two (2) characters from the book and explain their significances in our society? (6 mk)
5. Write two (2) themes from the book you have read. (4 mk)
6. List down two (2) messages you have learnt from the story. (6 mk)

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