Rhetoric is defined as “the art or study of using language effectively and persuasively.” There are many rhetorical devices, some of which are used on a daily basis. For instance, the sentence, “The car wouldn’t start this time, but at least it didn’t catch on fire,” contains a rhetorical device called antanagoge, …
Writing a clear topic sentence isn’t always easy, is just an understatement of the problem. In fact, even after years of writing, many high school students still produce vague topic sentences, which cost them their level 4. The following is a list of factors that should be considered when writing a topic sentence. …
In this document, I have listed five important elements that you need to take into account in order to improve your diction or the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing. These five elements can help you not only refine your own diction but also analyze it …
Figurative language is language that is not meant literally. For instance, the understatement in “Do you have a second?” is a figurative device, since, if taken literally, it can lead to a misunderstanding. However, alliteration is not a figurative device; it is a sound device. This list is by no …
This is a wonderful resource for both ESL educators and ESL students. The document contains all the 12 English tenses and provides the main concepts for each tense along with a few examples. I have created this presentation for my ESL students, and I am sure there are many out …
This creative assignment – Keep the Story Going – is done by one of my grade 10 IB students. She has meticulously analysed the short story “The Necklace” and has tried to use the same style of writing in her ending of the story. Besides, the events also sound …
This speech is written by one of my grade 11 students. He has started his speech with an interesting analogy, which not only attracts the attention of the audience but also helps convey the message. He has also included a number of anecdotes to appeal to the listeners’ emotions. He …
This extended paragraph is written by one of my grade 9 IB students. He has compared the ancient hero of Theseus in the myth of Theseus and Minotaur with the modern hero of Po in Kung Fu Panda. He states the thesis clearly and provides detailed reasons, proving that Po is …
This persuasive essay is written by one of my grade 11 students. She persuasively argues that art and science, contrary to the popular belief, are not two distinct spheres. She has successfully applied the rhetorical appeals to persuade the readers. The rhetorical devices, the vivid imagery, the literary devices, and …
This persuasive essay is written by one of my grade 12 students. He has presented his argument in favour of nuclear weapons as peacekeepers. He has successfully applied the rhetorical appeals to persuade the readers. The rhetorical devices, the vivid imagery, the literary devices, and the occasional second-person perspective have …
