SUPPLEMENTARY
EXAM
2025
, QUESTION 1
To assume something means to accept it as true without having sufficient
proof or information. It’s similar to making a guess or taking it for granted
2.1The illustrations that accompany nursery rhymes play several important
roles:
They capture children's attention and make the rhyme more visually
engaging. They aid understanding by offering visual cues that connect to
the text. They stimulate imagination by creatively depicting elements of the
rhyme. They assist in memory retention, as the visuals help learners link
the rhyme to specific images.
Question 2.2: What are the two primary types of rhyme found in poetry?
End rhyme: This occurs when rhyming words are located at the end of
lines. Internal rhyme: This happens when rhyming occurs within a single
line of poetry.
Question 2.3: What type of rhyme is present in the poem above? Provide
an example of each type of rhyme identified in Question 2.2.
Type of rhyme used: End rhyme. Example: From the poem: "Star light, star
bright, first star I see tonight." The words "bright" and "tonight" rhyme,
illustrating an end rhyme.
Question 2.4: Do you believe that the text and image of the nursery rhyme
effectively work together to convey its overall meaning to learners? Explain
your reasoning.
Yes, the text and image complement each other well. Reasons: The
illustration shows the star, moon, and night sky, visually capturing the main
theme of the rhyme. The whimsical and dreamy design enhances the wish-
making theme of the poem, deepening learners' imaginative engagement
with the text. The visual elements assist younger learners in grasping
abstract ideas, such as wishing on a star, by providing tangible imagery.