Homophones Practice / Practise (UK)
English
Year 9
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A worksheet covering Homophones - Practice/Practise (UK) for Year 9 students, framed around pop culture references and creative writing tasks.
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Grade Year 9
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Introduction to Homophones in Pop Culture
In the latest chart-topping video, the singer told her fans to 'seize the day' and 'say what you mean'. The lyrics played with words that sound alike but have different meanings, creating memorable lines that stuck with viewers. For example, she urged listeners to 'knit the quilt' of their dreams, highlighting the importance of perseverance and unity.
1.
Identify two pairs of homophones from the extract and explain their different meanings.
[2 marks]2.
Why do writers use homophones in lyrics or poetry? Provide a brief explanation.
[2 marks]B
Creative Writing Task: Homophones in Pop Culture
Write a short story (about 150-200 words) inspired by a fictional music video or celebrity scene. Incorporate at least five pairs of homophones, ensuring they are contextually appropriate and enhance your narrative.
1.
Create a brief outline of your story, highlighting where you will use homophones.
2.
List the five pairs of homophones you plan to include and their meanings.
[5 marks]C
Analysis of Homophones in a Pop Culture Context
In the movie, the detective warns the suspect, saying, 'You’ve been holed up, but the truth will come to light. Remember, the right might be might, but the might is right.' The dialogue cleverly plays with homophones 'might' and 'mire' to underline the character's confidence.
1.
Identify the homophones used in the dialogue and discuss how they contribute to the tone or message.
[3 marks]2.
Explain the effect of using homophones in dialogue on the audience’s understanding of the character’s attitude.
[3 marks]D
Quiz: Homophones in Famous Song Lyrics
Complete the multiple-choice questions below based on well-known song lyrics.
1.
In the song 'Let it Be', the phrase 'When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, speaking words of wisdom, let it *be*.'—what is the homophone used here?
Aa) be / bee
Bb) see / sea
Cc) right / write
Dd) new / knew
2.
The phrase 'a kind of magic' from the song by Queen plays with the homophone 'kind' and 'kined'. Which of these words is correct?
Aa) kind
Bb) kined
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