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6 Cards in this Set
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Story openings |
For a good story opening some ideas that can be suggested are. Starting with a problem or dilemma and the start that is quickly resolved to bring interest or is the main over arcing plot, Start at a different point in the story; Starting in the middle would be effective since things are already happening. Starting with the ending and travelling back to the start, which while unconventional is a very interesting thing to read. |
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The point of view of the writer |
In a extract a point of view is almost paramount when analysing quotations. A way to infer a point of view is to look at the language techniques of the writer and their choice of words. Definition: The expressed view of the writer |
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Name 3 English techniques |
If they answered 3 of these then they could try for another three then move on Similes - Comparing something to another thing Metaphors - something described as something else Onomatopoeia - Using sounds in words Oxymoron - where two words conflict with each other Alliteration - Repeating the same sound or letter at the beginning of several words |
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Name 3 English sentence related skills |
If they answered 3 of these then they could try for another three then move on. Paragraphs Short sentences Complex sentences Compound sentences Simple sentences
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What is a Colon? |
: Colons can be used as a way to introduce a list or introduce a explanation of a word or phrase, It is also a way of separating two clauses. Its a very useful thing to use in writing. |
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What is a Semi colon? |
Semi colons can be used to split two similar clauses of equal importance, or also be used to split up longer phrases in a list. |
