Students are introduced to a "Big Idea" and analyze a variety of texts (e.g., articles, blogs, infographics, or social media feeds) related to it. They answer machine-scored questions and provide a short written response to demonstrate their understanding.
| Device | Definition | Example | |--------|------------|---------| | Simile | Comparison using “like” or “as” | Her voice was like velvet | | Metaphor | Direct comparison | Time is a thief | | Personification | Giving human traits to objects | The wind whispered | | Alliteration | Same initial consonant sound | Peter picked pickled peppers | | Assonance | Repeated vowel sounds | The rain in Spain | | Onomatopoeia | Words that sound like their meaning | Buzz, hiss, clang | | Hyperbole | Extreme exaggeration | I’ve told you a million times | | Irony | Contrast between expectation and reality | Verbal (sarcasm), situational (unexpected twist), dramatic (audience knows more) | | Symbolism | Object represents an abstract idea | Dove = peace; chains = oppression | | Imagery | Vivid description appealing to senses | The stench of rotting fish hung in the humid air | Bc English 10 Provincial Exam Study Guide
Students often fail Part A not because they can't read, but because they rush. Here is how to beat the clock. Students are introduced to a "Big Idea" and
– Two independent clauses joined without punctuation. Here is how to beat the clock
| Section | Question Types | Time | |--------|----------------|------| | A – Reading Comprehension | 20–25 multiple choice (stand-alone passages) | 30 min | | B – Literary Analysis | 1 short passage + 5–7 MC + 1 written response | 30 min | | C – Original Composition | 1 prompt – choose narrative or expository | 45 min | | D – Editing / Grammar | ~10 MC on sentence structure, punctuation, usage | 15 min |