ENGLISH FIRST QUARTER GRADE !0

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praise and honour due to achievement

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glory

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praise and honour given because of popularity

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fame

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being known for good deeds

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famous

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being known for wrongdoing

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infamous

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quality of being sometimes kind and sometimes cruel depending on whim

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capricious

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quality of being disposed to inflict pain or suffering

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cruel

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belief in something despite evidence to contrary

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superstition

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lack of knowledge

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ignorance

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go beyond the standard

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surpass

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achieve the same as the standard

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equal

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approval and delight

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admiration

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surprise

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astonishment

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one who belongs to the same period of time

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contemporary

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one who previously occupied a position or office to which another has succeeded

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predecessor

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encompassing; includes many things

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universality

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durability; stability

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permanence

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strong displeasure

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anger

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anger with intent to revenge

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wrath

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correct gently with kind intent

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reprove

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rebuke with irritation, either justly or unjustly

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scold

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involves quickly glancing over the text to get a general idea of its content.

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Skimming

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used to locate specific information within a text, such as names, dates, or key facts.

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Scanning

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a detailed and careful analysis of the text.

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Close reading

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use certain expressions called routines to signal to the listeners the material that the speaker will say next.

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Speakers

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means a reiterated phrase or formula.

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A Routine

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Linguistic tools that speakers use to organize their thoughts and guide listeners through the material they are presenting.

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Routines

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an act of convincing another person to do something in your favour.

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PERSUASION

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usually used in advertisements and marketing

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PERSUASIVE WRITING

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Greek drama originated from religious festivals dedicated to the god Dionysus, emphasising themes of life, death, and the human experience.

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ORIGINS

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The circular space where the chorus performed.

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ORCHESTRA

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The stage building that served as the backdrop for the action.

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SCENE

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Renowned for his tragedies, including Oedipus Rex and Antigone, he introduced complex characters and themes of fate and free will.

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Sophocles

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Known as the father of tragedy, he added a second actor to the stage, enhancing dialogue and dramatic tension.

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Aeschylus

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A prominent comic playwright, famous for satirical plays like Lysistrata, which critiqued society and politics.

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Aristophanes

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Serious plays often exploring themes of fate, morality, and human suffering.

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TRAGEDY

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Light-hearted plays that often satirise society and politics.

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COMEDY

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A short, comedic performance that often featured a chorus of satyrs, providing comic relief after a trilogy of tragedies.

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SATYR PLAY

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: A crane-like device used to lift actors portraying gods, allowing for dramatic entrances and exits.

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MECHANE

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A moment of realisation or discovery for the tragic hero, often leading to their downfall.

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ANAGNORISIS

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The emotional release experienced by the audience, intended to evoke feelings of pity and fear.

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CATHARSIS

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The chorus played a vital role, providing commentary on the action, representing the voice of the community, and engaging in song and dance.

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THE CHORUS

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a visual tool that organises and presents data or concepts in a structured way to make complex information easier to understand and analyse.

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INFORMATION MAP

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Show relationships between ideas or concepts.

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CONCEPT MAPS

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Focus on a central idea and branch out to related topics or subtopics.

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MIND MAPS

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Illustrate steps or processes in a sequential order.

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FLOWCHARTS

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Display ideas stemming from a central concept, often used for brainstorming.

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SPIDER DIAGRAMS

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Present information in order of importance or rank.

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HIERARCHICAL MAPS