english

• alliteration: Alliteration is the repetition of the same sound at the start of a series of words in succession whose purpose is to provide an audible pulse that gives a piece of writing a lulling, lyrical, and/or emotive effect. This paragraph is an example of alliteration.
• similes: a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid.
• synonym: A synonym is a word that has the same meaning as another word (or nearly the same meaning). For example, beautiful and attractive are synonyms of each other because they both refer to someone or something that looks good.
• hyperbole: Hyperbole is exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally; it is used for emphasis or rhetoric.
• homophone: Homophones are words pronounced the same way but have different meanings. Examples include "to" and "too", "there" and "they're".
• antonym: An antonym is a word which means exactly the opposite of another word. For example, hot and cold are antonyms of each other because while hot refers to warmth, cold refers to lack of heat.
• idiom: An idiom is a phrase or expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its individual words but expresses a concept unique to the language itself.
• idiom: An idiom is a phrase or expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its individual words. It is unique to a particular language and culture.
• explaining texts is not like a instruction manual, it is a conversation between the reader and the text
• the author has chosen their words carefully so we need to think about why they chose those specific words
• we can use our own experiences to understand what the writer might be trying to say
• when reading a poem, try to read it aloud as this helps us hear how the poet uses sound devices such as alliteration, assonance, onomatopoeia etc.
• when explaining a text, we must consider the context - who wrote it, when was it written, where was it written, etc.
• when reading a poem, try to read it aloud as this will give you more insight into how the poet wants us to interpret the meaning
• a poem's form (structure) affects how we interpret its meaning
• context helps us understand the meaning behind the words used by the author
• poems often contain figurative language such as metaphors and similes
• a simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'. For example "she was as beautiful as an angel"
• a metaphor makes a direct comparison without using 'like' or 'as', for example "he was a lion in battle". This means he fought with great strength and courage.
• personification gives human qualities to non-human objects or animals, for example "the wind whispered through the trees". Here the wind is being given the ability to speak.
• context gives us clues about the meaning of the text
• a simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor makes an explicit comparison without these words
• a character's actions are often more important than what they say because people don't always tell the truth
• poets often choose certain forms because they want to convey a particular message or emotion
• inferences are conclusions drawn by the reader based on evidence provided in the text
• personification gives human qualities to non-human objects
• the theme is the main idea or message conveyed through the story
• hyperbole exaggerates something to make a point
• figurative language is used to create vivid imagery and convey complex emotions or ideas
• in poetry, figurative language is used to create vivid images and emotions that are not literally true
• the use of repetition can emphasize important themes or motifs within a poem
• in some stories, there may not be an explicit statement about the theme but rather implied throughout the plot
• figurative language includes metaphors, similes, personification, hyperbole, and symbolism
• personification is when human qualities are given to non-human objects, animals or ideas
• a metaphor is a comparison between two things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example "he was a lion on the football field". This means he played with great strength and ferocity
• repetition also creates rhythm and musicality in poetry
• alliteration is when sounds are repeated at the beginning of words, for example "peter puffed his pipe"
• personification gives human qualities to non-human objects. For example "the wind whispered through the trees"
• hyperbole is exaggerated statements made for effect
• figurative language adds richness and depth to poetry