A) Study the item below and answer the questions that follow: "Mtaka cha mvunguni sharti ainame." i) Identify any two sound devices used in the proverb. ii) How would you say the proverb to convey its

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3. a) Study the item below and answer the questions that follow "Mtaka cha mvunguni sharti ainame." Translation: "He who wants what is under the bed must bend down."

   i) Identify any two sound devices used in the proverb. (4 marks)

   • Alliteration: Repetition of the 'm' sound in "Mtaka" and "Mvunguni".
   • Assonance: Repetition of the 'a' vowel sound throughout the proverb (e.g., Mtaka, cha, sharti, ainame).

   ii) How would you say the proverb to convey its meaning effectively? (2 marks)

   • One would say it with a firm, instructive, or emphatic tone, possibly with a slight pause before "sharti ainame" to highlight the necessity of effort.

   iii) Briefly explain what is lost when this proverb is translated into English? (1 mark)

   • The original rhythm, poetic quality, and cultural nuance of the proverb are often lost in direct translation.

   iv) Describe a situation in which you could use this proverb. (2 marks)

   • This proverb could be used when encouraging someone to put in the necessary effort or hard work to achieve a desired goal or outcome.

   b) Indicate the intonation you would use in the following sentences. (3 marks)

   • i. Have you completed the assignment? Rising intonation
   • ii. Whose book is this? Falling intonation
   • iii. He has been working very hard. Falling intonation

   c) Study each set of words and underline the odd one out. (3 marks)

   • i. coat, caught, court
     • The odd one out is caught.
   • ii. counsel, council, cancel
     • The odd one out is cancel.