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With determination burning in their hearts like a blazing fire, they embarked on a
journey to fight against corruption. They rally their fellow villagers, highlighting the
effects of corruption. This ignites a flame of hope that spreads like wildfire throughout
the community.

Their efforts meet with the community members who decide to cast a no-confidence
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vote against the leaders, which results in the resignation of many town leaders. With
unity as their weapon and justice as their shield, they dismantled the walls of corruption
brick-by-brick, reclaiming their town from the clutches of greed and deceit.

This story is a testament to the power of courage, resilience, and the unwavering spirit
of those who dare to dream of a better tomorrow.

Questions
1. What is the meaning of the phrase, “like a withered flower” in the text?

2. What figure of speech is represented in the phrase “our dreams are shackled by
chains of deceit”?
3. What does the sentence “Corruption had seeped into the fabric of their
community like a venomous snake” mean?
4. Identify the figure of speech used in the sentence “With determination burning
in their hearts like a blazing fire.”

(f) Choose any of the following activities.
1. Write a creative short story on any topic of your interest. Employ figures of
speech effectively to make the language complex and evocative.

2. Write a story with the theme “Resilience and the unwavering spirit of those who
dare to dream of a better tomorrow.” Use figures of speech effectively.
3. Describe any object of your choice using figurative language to attract the
reader’s attention and interest.

Activity 5.2 Explaining meanings of written texts derived from different

registers

(a) Write short notes on the following items and provide relevant examples for each.

1. Frozen register
2. Formal register
3. Consultative register

4. Casual register
5. Intimate register

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