Q3. a) iii) Explain how you would perform line four and five of the poem.

Here are the solutions to the remaining questions.

Q3. a) iii) Explain how you would perform line four and five of the poem.
To perform these lines:

• Line 4: "Bringing me to ease": I would read this line slowly and gently, with a soft, soothing tone. The word "ease" would be slightly emphasized to convey the feeling of comfort and relief. A brief pause after "ease" would enhance this effect.
• Line 5: "With its bright": This line would be read with a slightly uplifted and brighter tone, reflecting the word "bright." It would flow smoothly into the subsequent line, as it describes the quality of the light.

$$\boxed{\text{Line 4: Read slowly and gently, emphasizing "ease" with a soft tone. Line 5: Read with an uplifted, brighter tone, flowing into the next line.}}$$

Q3. b) Write down the silent letter/s in each of the following words

i) Solemn: The silent letter is n.

ii) Juice: The silent letter is e.

iii) Avalanche: The silent letter is e.

$$\boxed{\text{i) n, ii) e, iii) e}}$$

Q3. c) Examine the sets of words below and on the basis of pronunciation of the consonant sounds that have been highlighted pick the odd one out.

• George, Joseph, Grace:

  • George: 'G' is pronounced /dʒ/
  • Joseph: 'J' is pronounced /dʒ/
  • Grace: 'G' is pronounced /g/ The odd one out is Grace.

• leisure, pressure, pleasure:

  • leisure: 's' is pronounced /ʒ/
  • pressure: 'ss' is pronounced /ʃ/
  • pleasure: 's' is pronounced /ʒ/ The odd one out is pressure.

• Christ, Chore, Chip:

  • Christ: 'Ch' is pronounced /k/
  • Chore: 'Ch' is pronounced /tʃ/
  • Chip: 'Ch' is pronounced /tʃ/ The odd one out is Christ.

• Exam, Excite, Exit:

  • Exam: 'x' is pronounced /gz/
  • Excite: 'x' is pronounced /ks/
  • Exit: 'x' is pronounced /gz/ The odd one out is Excite.

$$\boxed{\text{George, Joseph, Grace: Grace}}$$ $$\boxed{\text{leisure, pressure, pleasure: pressure}}$$ $$\boxed{\text{Christ, Chore, Chip: Christ}}$$ $$\boxed{\text{Exam, Excite, Exit: Excite}}$$

Q3. d) Some of the major problems we face in public speaking is managing stage fright. Point out three things you would do to deal with the problem.

1. Practice and Preparation: Thoroughly rehearse the speech multiple times to build confidence and familiarity with the content, reducing uncertainty.
2. Breathing Techniques: Engage in deep breathing exercises before and during the speech to calm nerves, slow heart rate, and manage physical symptoms of anxiety.
3. Visualization: Mentally picture a successful presentation and a positive, engaged audience to foster a sense of calm and positive expectation.

$$\boxed{\text{1. Practice and Preparation. 2. Breathing Techniques. 3. Visualization.}}$$

Q3. e) What meaning would be conveyed if you stress the underlined word in each of the statements below.

i) Zacchaeus climbed the tree yesterday. * Meaning: It was Zacchaeus, and no one else, who performed the action of climbing the tree. The stress highlights the specific person.

ii) Zacchaeus climbed the tree yesterday. * Meaning: Zacchaeus actually performed the action of climbing, as opposed to, for example, falling into it, being lifted, or merely standing near it. The stress emphasizes the specific action.

iii) Zacchaeus climbed the tree yesterday. * Meaning: Zacchaeus climbed the tree, not a pole, a ladder, or any other object. The stress specifies what was climbed.

$$\boxed{\text{i) Emphasizes that it was Zacchaeus, not someone else.}}$$ $$\boxed{\text{ii) Emphasizes that the action was 'climbed', not another action.}}$$ $$\boxed{\text{iii) Emphasizes that the object climbed was the 'tree', not something else.}}$$