Expanding Vocabulary through Synonyms & Antonyms in Social Issues
English
Year 9
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A worksheet focusing on expanding vocabulary by exploring synonyms and antonyms within the context of social issues, designed for creative writing tasks.
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Expanding Vocabulary through Synonyms & Antonyms in Social Issues
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Introduction to Social Issues Vocabulary
In recent years, society has faced numerous challenges including inequality, discrimination, and the erosion of civil liberties. These issues prompt individuals to reflect on justice, fairness, and human rights. Expanding your vocabulary with precise synonyms and antonyms can help articulate these complex social themes more effectively in your writing.
1.
Identify a synonym for 'inequality' used in discussions about social justice.
[2 marks]2.
Provide an antonym for 'discrimination' that could be used to describe positive social change.
[2 marks]B
Creative Writing Prompt
Choose one of the following social issues and write a creative piece (about 200 words). Focus on incorporating a variety of synonyms and antonyms to enrich your vocabulary. Use the checklist below to guide your writing.
1.
Write a short story or speech about a social issue of your choice, emphasizing the use of diverse vocabulary related to synonyms and antonyms.
[15 marks]2.
Checklist for your creative writing:
- Use at least five pairs of synonyms and antonyms.
- Clearly demonstrate the difference between positive and negative concepts.
- Maintain a formal, academic tone suitable for social issues.
- Use varied sentence structures.
- Ensure clarity and coherence in your message.
[4 marks]C
Analyzing Language Techniques
The city's streets, once vibrant with hope, now echo with despair and division. The gap between the wealthy and the impoverished widens, casting a shadow over communal harmony. Amidst this turmoil, voices of change emerge, advocating for equality and justice.
1.
Identify a metaphor in the passage and explain its effect.
[3 marks]2.
Which technique is used in 'the gap between the wealthy and the impoverished widens'? Describe its impact on the reader.
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- 1/1/2026
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