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Figurative language devices and other imagery techniques make writing more interesting.In this video, we explore six key figurative language devices—metaphors, similes, hyperbole, personification, alliteration, and onomatopoeia—and break...

Pupil outcome: I can generate vocabulary to describe a character in ‘The Viewer’. Key learning points: - A character is a person, animal or figure in a story. - We can use expanded noun phrases to add detail and description to a noun. -...

Pupil outcome: I can plan the opening of ‘The Happy Prince’. Key learning points: - The purpose of the opening is to engage the reader and introduce the setting and characters. - When we plan, we log precise and ambitious vocabulary to...

Pupil outcome: I can plan the build-up of ‘The Happy Prince’. Key learning points: - The purpose of the build-up is to develop the characters and build up the excitement. - When we plan, we log precise and ambitious vocabulary to help...

Pupil outcome: I can plan the opening of 'The Viewer'. Key learning points: - The purpose of the opening is to provide the reader with a detailed description of the setting and main character. - Literary devices that create figurative...

Pupil outcome: I can confidently explore the theme of appearance vs reality in ‘Othello’. Key learning points: - Iago’s deceit is delivered by manipulation of perception. - Iago defines his role as deceiver in Act 1, Scene 1: ’I am not...

Pupil outcome: I can write a monologue which uses descriptive and rhetorical devices to convey the emotion of an outsider in relation to Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’. Key learning points: - Descriptive devices are used to help the reader...

Pupil outcome: I can identify and use a range of effective linguistic devices in an article. Key learning points: - When writing an article, you should use a range of literary devices to engage the reader. - Some examples of literary...

Pupil outcome: I can plan the climax and resolution of ‘The Happy Prince’. Key learning points: - When we plan, we log precise and ambitious vocabulary to help paint vivid pictures for our reader with words. - Dialogue is the written...

Pupil outcome: I can plan and write a compelling account about a place that I have explored. Key learning points: - Any topic can be interesting if the account is well written. - Compelling writing is irresistible often because of its...

This video explores Shakespeare's figurative use of the word "pregnant" in "Hamlet," highlighting its connection to being full of hidden meanings, much like a pregnant woman is full of a yet unseen child. It also discusses the phrase...

This video delves into a significant scene from Act 2, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," focusing on Oberon's strategic use of the magical flower love-in-idleness. It examines his intentions to manipulate Titania's...

This video explores Act 1, Scene 2 of "Romeo and Juliet," where Romeo discusses his unrequited love for Rosaline with his cousin Benvolio. The scene sets the stage for Romeo's encounter with Juliet, as Benvolio convinces him to attend...

This video dissects the use of iambic pentameter and blank verse in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," specifically examining the Prince's speech. It explains the structure and rhythm of the lines, illustrating how Shakespeare uses poetic...

This video features a performance of Macbeth's poignant soliloquy in Act 5, Scene 5, where he reflects on the inevitability of death and the futility of life after hearing of Lady Macbeth's demise. It highlights his existential crisis...

This segment from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" uses the metaphor of a bird's flight to discuss themes of power and control, illustrating how ambition can elevate individuals above their peers, potentially to society's detriment. It...

This video unpacks hyperbole, a figure of speech that uses intentional exaggeration for emphasis or humor. It demonstrates hyperbole's widespread use in literature, referencing works by Mark Twain and Lewis Carroll, and includes an...

This video delves into the world of puns, a form of wordplay that utilizes words with multiple meanings or similar sounds for humorous or thoughtful effects. It explains different types of puns, such as homophonic, homographic, and...

This video explores the concept of allegory, a figure of speech where abstract ideas and moral lessons are conveyed through characters and events in a story. It uses Aesop's fables, like "The Goose with the Golden Egg" and "The Boy Who...

This video explores paradoxes in literature, explaining how they present self-contradictory statements that reveal deeper truths. It discusses examples like "wise fool" and "bittersweet" and examines George Orwell's use of paradox in...

This video delves into the figure of speech onomatopoeia, where words imitate the sounds they describe. It showcases various examples, from the clacking of shoes to the chimes in poems, illustrating how onomatopoeia enhances...

This video delves into various figures of speech, focusing on symbolism, allegory, onomatopoeia, paradox, and puns. It uses engaging examples, like Shakespeare's works, to explain how symbols convey complex, abstract ideas in...

This video explores the significance of communication through storytelling, emphasizing the power of the pen in shaping perceptions and actions. It introduces five key literary devices—narrative, plot, tone and mood, setting, and...