KSEAB SSLC TL Tulu key terms

The prose section of the Tulu SSLC syllabus, containing narrative and descriptive lessons studied for theme, character, and author's message. Questions ask about plot events, motives, and moral conclusions.

A person portrayed in a prose lesson, judged by actions, speech, and the author's comments. Candidates must describe traits with evidence from the text rather than vague praise.

The central idea or moral message a prose lesson conveys, such as honesty, hard work, or social harmony. Answers should state the theme in one sentence and support it with a specific incident.

The lesson or moral the author intends readers to take away from a prose piece. It is usually broader than the plot and applies to real life, so answers link it to ordinary behaviour.

Conversation between characters in a prose lesson, used to reveal personality and move the plot forward. Quoting a short exchange strengthens character and theme answers.

A brief restatement of a passage's main points in the candidate's own words, keeping the order of ideas. It should omit examples and repetition while retaining every key point.

The poetry section of the syllabus, comprising classical and modern Tulu poems studied for meaning, emotion, and poetic technique. Answers require both literal sense and appreciation of craft.

A deliberate decorative device such as simile, metaphor, or personification that heightens poetic effect. Candidates must name the device, quote the line, and explain how the comparison works.

A comparison between two unlike things using words meaning 'like' or 'as'. The two objects must belong to different classes, and the shared quality should be stated plainly.

An implied comparison in which one thing is described as if it were another, without 'like' or 'as'. Identification depends on spotting the transferred identity in the sentence.

The measured rhythm of a poem, fixed by syllable count and pattern of light and heavy units. Naming the metre correctly shows familiarity with the poem's formal structure.

The repetition of similar sounds at line endings or at fixed positions within lines. It creates musicality and helps memorisation, and is often asked alongside metre.

The dominant feeling or thought a poem or passage communicates, such as devotion, grief, or wonder. It differs from theme in being emotional rather than moral in emphasis.

The sense a word or line carries within its particular passage, which may differ from its dictionary meaning. Explaining it requires reading the surrounding lines carefully.

A short exact extract from the prescribed text used as evidence in an answer. Quotations should be brief, accurate, and immediately explained in the candidate's own words.

The non-detailed lessons prescribed for wider reading, tested through short comprehension and character questions. Candidates need the outline and central idea rather than line-by-line detail.

The section meant for quick, extensive reading, examined through very short factual questions. Answers are usually a name, a place, or a single event from the text.

The phonetic joining of two words at a boundary, with sound changes governed by fixed rules. Candidates identify the type and split the combined form back into its parts.

A single word formed by combining two or more stems that function as one unit. Answers name the type and expand the compound into a phrase showing the relationship.

The system of rules governing word formation, inflection, and sentence structure in Tulu. Grammar questions test recognition and correction rather than abstract terminology alone.

The grammatical form a noun takes to show its relation to other words, such as subject, object, or possession. Identifying case endings helps correct errors in agreement.

The distinction between singular and plural in nouns, pronouns, and verb forms. Errors of number are common in composition and are tested through correction items.

The word expressing an action or state, which must agree with its subject in person and number. Tense choice signals when the action happens and must stay consistent within a passage.

The arrangement of subject, object, and verb in a well-formed sentence. Tulu normally places the verb last, and violating this order produces awkward or unclear writing.

Marks such as full stop, comma, question mark, and quotation marks that clarify meaning and pauses. Correct punctuation prevents misreading and is assessed in composition.

A word having nearly the same meaning as another in a given context. Choosing the right synonym depends on tone and collocation, not merely on dictionary overlap.

A word expressing the opposite meaning of another, such as light and dark. Pairs must match in part of speech and register for the answer to be accepted.

A fixed expression whose overall meaning cannot be worked out from its individual words. Answers must give the figurative sense and, where asked, use it in an original sentence.

A short traditional saying that states a general truth or practical wisdom. Candidates explain its meaning and often connect it to a situation or a lesson from the syllabus.

A conventional paired expression in which two words habitually occur together, often with linked or contrasting sense. Recognising such pairs improves naturalness in writing.

A structured piece of writing with an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion, developed around one topic. Each paragraph should carry a single controlling idea with supporting detail.

Formal and informal correspondence following a fixed layout of address, date, salutation, body, and closing. Register must suit the recipient, and the purpose should appear in the first paragraph.

A factual account of an event or incident written for readers who were not present, using an objective tone. It answers what, when, where, who, and why, usually with a heading and dateline.

Rendering a passage from Tulu into Kannada or English, or the reverse, preserving meaning and tone. Literal word-for-word transfer is penalised; natural target-language phrasing is expected.

The practical use of language skills in real situations, such as drafting a notice, filling a form, or summarising a message. Marks depend on relevance, clarity, and correct format.

A short title placed above a report, notice, or essay that signals the subject at a glance. It should be specific and brief rather than a full sentence.