Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises the Form 3 Kiswahili Paper 3 (Fasihi) End Term 3 2025 Exam with Marking Scheme. The PDF version is also available upon your request. The marking scheme is in a different document.

  The exam paper requires learners to answer three questions in total, for a grand total of 60 marks. The first question on Fasihi Simulizi (Oral Literature) is compulsory, and learners must then choose two more questions from the remaining sections on Drama, Poetry, and Short Stories. Each question is worth 20 marks.

  The examination covers the following literary genres and set texts:

  • Sehemu A: Fasihi Simulizi (Oral Literature - Compulsory)
    • This section tests the identification and analysis of oral literature sub-genres, including narrative riddles (vitendawili vya ngano) and proverbs (methali), as well as their characteristics and performance aspects.
  • Sehemu B: Tamthilia (Play - Choice Question)
    • Questions are based on the set play Bembea ya Maisha by Timothy Arege. Learners are tested on context, stylistic devices, characterization, themes, setting, and literary techniques like irony.
  • Sehemu C: Ushairi (Poetry - Choice Question)
    • This section contains two poems for analysis, one traditional and one modern. Questions focus on aspects such as form (arudhi), persona, themes, poetic devices, tone, and mood.
  • Sehemu D: Hadithi Fupi (Short Story - Choice Question)
    • Questions are based on the anthology Mapambazuko ya Machweo. Specific questions test the analysis of the stories "Mzimu wa Kipwerere" and "Mapambazuko ya Machweo," focusing on themes and literary devices like imagery.
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Form 3
• Subject:

  KISWAHILI

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