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 …
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This literary essay is written by one of my grade 12 students. She has stated a very clear thesis about the power of art and imagination in shaping the world we live in. She has included very clear quotes from the novel and provided accurate explanations and conclusions. Her analysis clearly …
This literary essay is written by one of my grade 10 students. She has stated a very clear thesis about unfair stereotypes, which are unfortunately present in all societies. She has included very clear quotes from the stories and the myths, showing how such stereotypes are challenged in literature. Finally, he …
