Year 9 Eng HW
Year 9 Eng HW
“Empower students to learn for life and strive for excellence so that they can contribute positively to the global society”
Class: Year 9
Text:
"As Oliver approached the door of the grand mansion, his hands trembled. He adjusted his tie for the
third time, trying to steady his breath. The door creaked open slowly, revealing a dimly lit hallway. A
butler, stern and silent, motioned for him to follow. Oliver hesitated for a moment, glancing nervously at
his watch before stepping inside. The room beyond was filled with hushed whispers and curious
glances."
Task:
In the text above, identify at least two pieces of explicit information and two implicit meanings. Then,
explain how the author conveys these implicit meanings without stating them directly.
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3. Explain how the author conveys these implicit meanings without stating them directly.
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Imagine you are writing a story about a character who is preparing to make an important speech in front
of a large audience.
Task:
Write two different sentences about this character. One should convey the character’s emotions
explicitly, and the other should express the emotions implicitly without stating them outright.
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