Unit Practice

Read the poem and highlight which imagery words connect to the five senses: sight; sound;
taste; touch; and smell. Then, explain how the imagery words set the mood of the poem.

Title: Whispers of Spring

In the garden, petals unfurl, Velvet whispers of the rose, Satin secrets softly swirl, In
fragrant breath, the garden knows.

Amidst the emerald tapestry, Dewdrops dance on leaves like gems, Sunbeams weave
their tapestry, Through the canopy's verdant hems.

Butterflies flit, their wings aflutter, Painting rainbows in the air, Whispers of spring, soft
as a mutter, Amidst the blooms, beyond compare.

Beneath the azure sky, so vast, The world awakens, vibrant and new, Nature's brush
strokes, unsurpassed, In every hue, in every view.

In this realm of dreams, we wander, Immersed in sights and scents divine, In every
bloom, a world to ponder, In every leaf, a story to intertwine.

So let us pause, and take it all in, The imagery that surrounds our sight, For in this
garden, we begin To understand the world's delight.
Please insert the colons and semicolons in the text when given a list of things in a series.

Exploring the Ancient Ruins

As we ventured deeper into the heart of the jungle, the air grew thick with humidity, and the sounds
of wildlife surrounded us the chirping of birds the rustle of leaves and the occasional distant roar of a
hidden predator. Our path was marked by ancient vines and towering trees, their roots snaking
across the forest floor like silent guardians of a forgotten realm.

Ahead, the ruins emerged from the dense foliage crumbling stone walls adorned with intricate
carvings moss-covered staircases leading to nowhere and weathered pillars standing defiant against
the passage of time. These relics of a bygone era spoke volumes about the civilization that once
thrived here their triumphs and tragedies their artistry and ingenuity.

As we explored further, we stumbled upon a series of chambers, each revealing glimpses of the past
ceremonial altars adorned with offerings of flowers and jewels intricately carved statues depicting
long-forgotten gods and goddesses and crumbling manuscripts detailing the myths and legends of
this ancient culture.

In one corner of the ruins, we discovered a treasure trove of artifacts ornate jewelry crafted from
gold and precious gems ceremonial weapons forged with skill and precision and pottery adorned
with intricate patterns and symbols. Each item held a story of its own, a testament to the creativity
and craftsmanship of those who had once called this place home.

As the sun began to dip below the horizon, casting long shadows across the ruins, we realized that
our time here was limited. But the memories of our journey would linger forever the sights the
sounds and the stories waiting to be uncovered in this mysterious and enchanting place. And as we
made our way back through the jungle, guided by the fading light, we knew that we carried with us a
piece of history—a connection to the past that would inspire and intrigue for generations to come.

Join the following sentences (both ways) by using conjunctions, and make them into a
complex sentence.

1. Simple Sentences: a) The sun was setting. b) The sky turned orange.
2. Simple Sentences: a) Sarah finished her homework. b) She went to bed.
3. Simple Sentences: a) The cat meowed loudly. b) It wanted attention.
4. Simple Sentences: a) John forgot his umbrella. b) He got wet in the rain.
5. Simple Sentences: a) The movie started. b) The audience grew quiet.
6. Simple Sentences: a) Emily studied hard. b) She passed her exam.
7. Simple Sentences: a) The dog barked incessantly. b) It wanted to go for a walk.
8. Simple Sentences: a) The teacher explained the lesson. b) The students listened
attentively.
9. Simple Sentences: a) Mark woke up late. b) He missed the bus.
 10. Simple Sentences: a) The restaurant was busy. b) The food was delicious.

Identify as many metaphors, similes, and hyperboles as you can in the text below:

In the heart of the bustling city, the skyscrapers stood tall like giants, their towering
forms reaching for the sky. The streets below were a river of humanity, flowing
ceaselessly like ants in search of food.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of pink and gold, the city
transformed into a glittering jewel, its lights twinkling like stars in the night sky.

Amidst the chaos, a lone figure stood out like a beacon of hope. Her laughter rang
through the air like music, filling the darkness with warmth and light.

But beneath her cheerful facade, she carried the weight of the world on her shoulders,
her smile masking the pain that threatened to consume her.

As the night wore on, the city slept, its dreams as vast and infinite as the universe itself.
And in the silence, the echoes of whispered promises and broken hearts reverberated
like thunder in the distance.

For in this city of dreams, where reality blurred and fantasies came to life, anything was
possible. And though the challenges may seem insurmountable, the human spirit
persevered, soaring high above the clouds like a bird set free.

Use each vocabulary word (luminous, frontier, shimmering, destitute, vertigo, austere,
infinitely, indefinable, witness, reigned) once to complete the following sentences:

1. His spokesman said that the king is a reserved, __________ man.

2. The town lies right on the ___________.
3. The unsteadiness in me that you saw was my _________ and lack of balance.
4. Stars were __________ in a cloudless sky.
5. She was ___________ living on the streets.
6. He has an ____________ quality that draws people to him.
7. She ___________ed the murder from the window of her flat.
8. Queen Victoria ________ from 1837-1901
9. Travel is ________ more comfortable now than it used to be.
10. Her eyes were ___________ with joy.