Aphorism enthusiast and author James Geary waxes on a fascinating fixture of human language: the metaphor. Friend of scribes from Aristotle to Elvis, metaphor can subtly influence the decisions we make, Geary says.

This video explains how to analze various aspects of poems.

Pupil outcome: I can plan a poem about my own attitudes to home. Key learning points: - You can gather ideas for your own poem about home by studying the stylistic choices of other poets. - Figurative language uses words beyond their...

Pupil outcome: I can write my own poem that conveys my feelings towards my home. Key learning points: - A poem about home should clearly express your attitude towards the place you live. - You can plan structural elements of your poem...

Pupil outcome: I can explain the story that the poem tells, as well as how the poem is used as a metaphor. Key learning points: - Seamus Heaney's 'Death of a Naturalist' tells the story of a young child who frequents a flax-dam to...

Pupil outcome: I can identify and analyse McEwan’s use of a plot twist in ‘Atonement’. Key learning points: - Writers may choose to use a plot twist to subvert the readers’ expectations around life and people’s behaviour. - In...

Mr. Griot introduces the terms denotation and connotation and discusses the literal and implied meanings of words.

Figures of Speech explores figurative language and examines word relationships in context by interpreting statements that contain figures of speech.

Explore idioms and puns by interpreting literal and figurative meanings.

“Satire” describes the characteristics and purpose of satirical writing, using examples from British Literature.

“Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs” is a video that explains the meanings of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.

This is the video titled “Literal versus Figurative” which discusses idioms and adages and compares their literal and figurative meanings.

The English phrasal verb ""get over"" has a number of different meanings which can be confusing for students. This video English lesson looks at all of the different uses of the phrasal verb ""get over"", illustrating each use with...

Learn how to pronounce and use the idiom "back burner" in American English. Appropriate for casual use, or use at work and in a business setting!

The English phrasal verb ""get over"" has a number of different meanings which can be confusing for students. This video English lesson looks at all of the different uses of the phrasal verb ""get over"", illustrating each use with...

In this advanced English lesson we’ll learn how not to say “it’s hard”. There are some many interesting alternatives! This is an advanced English lesson that is both fun and challenging. You’ll learn immediately-useful expressions and...

Today you’ll learn the differences between the terms ‘expressions, ‘idioms’ and ‘slang’.

Let's first answer the question 'what is an idiom?' then we will look at the most common British idioms and phrases with meanings and examples. Timestamps and links are below!



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an idiom?
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