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Activity:
Directions: Match the literary devices on the left with its appropriate example line
on the right.
SIMILE
FORESHADOWING
RHYME
Parting is such a sweet sorrow
Oh loving hate
Romeo, Romeo
Where art thou Romeo?
REPETITION
My life is a foe of debt!
OXYMORON
“And to ‘thy go like lightning”
DRAFT
TASK 8. Language in Use
METAPHOR
Infinitives at Work
Infinitives are the "to" form of the verb. The infinitive form of "learn" is "to learn." You can
also use an infinitive as the subject, the complement, or the object of a sentence.
April 10, 2014
A. Directions: Read the following lines from the play Romeo and Juliet and
underline the infinitives.
To strike him dead, I hold it not a sin.
To scorn at our solemnity this night.
To be a virtuous and well governed youth.
To smooth the rough touch with tender kiss.
B. Directions: Complete the sentences by using infinitives as subjects.
1. _____________ is enjoyable.
2. _____________ exhilarating.
3. _____________ is his principle in life.
4. _____________ takes time and effort.
5. _____________ even after all that trouble.
Romeo: By some vile forfeit of the
untimely death.
C. Directions: Look for a partner and ask each other the following questions
using infinitives.
1. What do you hope to accomplish in five years?
2. What are you willing to sacrifice for your family?
3. What are you proud of?/ What do you take pride in doing?
4. As a youth leader, what are you willing to do?
Grade 9 English Learning Package 13