Vocabulary Worksheet · Grades 7–9
Asyndeton and Polysyndeton Worksheet
A printable vocabulary worksheet for grades 7-9 on asyndeton and polysyndeton. Students match eight clues to the terms in the reference box, then answer five short-response questions. A complete answer key is included.
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Subject
Vocabulary
Grades
Grades 7–9
Skill Focus
Asyndeton and Polysyndeton, figurative language
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Learning Objective
Students will tell asyndeton from polysyndeton and explain the effect each has on pace.
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
This worksheet teaches students to tell asyndeton from polysyndeton and explain the effect each has on pace. It is a printable, print-and-go sheet with a reference box, a matching section, and short-response questions.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. Section A has eight clues to match to the correct term. Section B on page 2 has five short-response questions, beginning with one that asks students to identify the figure in a given line.
Page 3 is a complete answer key with answers for every item. The worksheet pairs well with the Anaphora and Chiasmus worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review the terms.
Match each clue to its term in Section A on page 1.
Answer the five short-response questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Anaphora Worksheet for more practice.
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Asyndeton and Polysyndeton Worksheet (Low-Ink)
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