Category Archives: Literature 2020
Figurative Language in The Kites are Flying
Check out these videos to review some of the literary devices we have studied this year. TASK Find 5 different literary devices in The Kites are Flying and explain them. Look at the following example: At the beginning of the … Continue reading
The Kites are Flying: Background information
In 2002, Israel decided to build a “security fence” in the West Bank. What is the fence? In fact, it’s part-wall, part-fence. Most of its 440-mile length is made up of a concrete base, topped by five metres of wire. … Continue reading
Literary Figures
We have already worked on: similes, metaphors, and personifications. Today, we’ll work on 2 new terms Watch the video : Allusion Watch the video: Hyperbole Now that you understand what ALLUSION and HYPERBOLE mean, can you find examples in “Romeo … Continue reading
Personifications and other figures of speech
Personification is a form of figurative language in which something that is not human is given human characteristics. This device is often used in poetry to enhance the meaning and beauty of poems and in stories and novels, too. Watch the … Continue reading
William Shakespeare
Let’s get to know William Shakespeare, the writer of so many plays and poems!! Take notes of everything you consider important about this wonderful author. Take this quiz and prove your self https://www.factmonster.com/take-quiz/shakespearelife
Analysing Texts
Similes and Metaphors Similes and Metaphors in music Now, do you understand SIMILES and METAPHORS? Let’s play some games!! Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Activity: Find a simile and a metaphor in any songs you like. Leave a comment … Continue reading
