Orals: Emphatic Stress and Rhyming - SS1 English Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Which of the following pairs of words does NOT rhyme? Weac May/June 2010
Fate - hate
Late - mate
Skate - fate
Fade - made
Which of the following is a slant rhyme for the word "love"? Nov/Dec 2016 Waec.
Move
Glove
Above
Prove
Which of the following sentences uses emphatic stress on the word "never"?
I will never forget you.
I will never forget you, even though we are apart.
I will never forget you, even though we are apart, and I will always love you.
I will never forget you, even though we are apart, and I will always love you, and I will always be there for you.
In the sentence "The test is tomorrow", the word that receives the emphatic stress is:
Test
Tomorrow
The
Is
In the sentence "I will never forget you", the word that receives the emphatic stress is:
Will
Never
Forget
You
How do you create emphatic stress?
There are a few ways to create emphatic stress. One way is to use a louder voice. Another way is to use a longer pause before or after the emphasized word or phrase. You can also use a rising or falling intonation.
What are some ways to use rhyme in your writing?
Rhyme can be used in a variety of ways in your writing. For example, you can use rhyme to:
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Create a sense of rhythm and flow in your writing.
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Add emphasis to certain words or phrases.
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Create a sense of humor.
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Make your writing more memorable.