ENGLISH 9: WORKSHEET 5- 2nd QUARTER

DESIDERATA

Name: __________________________________Date: _________ Mark Gained:_____________

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4 1 7

6 1 1
0 3

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1 1
1 5

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4

DOWN
1. the state of being annoyed, frustrated or worried
4. having or showing an excessively high opinion of one’s appearance, abilities or worth
5. the practice of deception
7. lasting for an indefinitely long time
10. reveal or disclose thoughts or information
11 lacking interest or feeling
12. distrustful of human sincerity or integrity
13. great bravery
ACROSS
2. ready or likely to attack or confront
3. excessive speed or urgency of movement or action
6. calm or peaceful
8. a feeling of disappointment about something you previously respected or admired disenchantment
9. pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state or injury)
14. extreme tiredness
15. advice

POEM SCAN. Analyze the poem and answer the questions that follow.

QTR 2- English 10 |
 Who is the speaker in the poem? Who is the addressee? Explain.

What are the values underscored in the poem? Give five.

Explain each.

What is the poem about? Is it right to compare yourself with

others?

QTR 2- English 10 |