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Julius Caesar 2.1 Word Nerd: Whet
This video explores the etymology of the word "whet" and its application in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar." The video highlights how this term has evolved to include figurative meanings such as enhancing one’s appetite or interest. It...
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Understanding Similes: The Art of Comparison in Language
This video examines similes, a key figure of speech used for comparison in writing. It explains how similes, characterized by the use of "like" or "as," differ from metaphors and enhance clarity and impact in communication. The video...
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Exploring the Power of Figurative Language: Metaphors and Beyond
This video explores figurative language's role in writing, focusing on metaphors, similes, allusions, personification, and hyperbole. It highlights how these devices enhance understanding and persuasion, using examples and interactive...
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Summarizing a Poem
"Summarizing a Poem" uses the strategy of creating annotated notes to summarize a poem.
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Descriptive Writing
Descriptive Writing explains the purpose of descriptive writing and lists examples of focused, specific topics for descriptive writing.
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Figures of Speech
Figures of Speech explores figurative language and examines word relationships in context by interpreting statements that contain figures of speech.
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Figurative Language and Tone
Figurative Language and Tone interprets figurative language and shows its relationship to tone.
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Text Structure and Genre
Text Structure and Genre shows how knowledge of the structure of a text can determine the genre of the text.
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Using Personification in Poetry
“Using Personification in Poetry” is a video lesson that defines personification, discusses its use in poetry, and demonstrates how to compose a poem using personification.
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Metaphors and Similes
Metaphors and Similes explores metaphors and similes by interpreting literal and figurative meanings.
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Figurative Language: Creating Meaning with Comparisons
This video will help students understand the critical role of comparative figurative language (metaphor, simile, and personification) in establishing theme in poetry.
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Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs
“Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs” is a video that explains the meanings of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.
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Literal versus Figurative
This is the video titled “Literal versus Figurative” which discusses idioms and adages and compares their literal and figurative meanings.
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Writing a Narrative: Part 4 Problem
An Introduction to narratives. Part 4 in our series 'Planning & Writing a Narrative'. This video demonstrates how to plan and write an effective problem (complication).
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Metaphor and Similes
Learn the difference between metaphors and similes and understand why these two figurative language devices are so important in writing.
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How to Use Examples, Analogies, Similes and Metaphors when Writing your Essay
In this video, I break down how to use examples, metaphors, analogies, and similes to build and explain your ideas in your writing. You can use these in your paragraphs and essays to take your ideas to the next level. I explain the...
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GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Writing: Forms of Writing: Fiction Part 1 - Explained
SchoolOnline's Secondary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners. Ideal for ages 13-17, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in clear and easy to...
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GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Writing: Forms of Writing: Non-Fiction Part 1 - Explained
SchoolOnline's Secondary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners. Ideal for ages 13-17, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in clear and easy to...
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GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Writing: Writing for Impact Part 2 - Explained
SchoolOnline's Secondary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners. Ideal for ages 13-17, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in clear and easy to...
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English Essentials - Powering Through Prose - Narrative Style, Techniques & Figurative Language in Prose Fiction (Stage 4, Years/Grades 7-8)
Our second lesson will zoom into the finer elements of prose fiction. We’ll tackle narrative style, techniques and figurative language. You’ll discover a writer’s number one rule – show, don’t tell. Soon enough, you’ll have all the tools...
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English Essentials - Perfecting Poetry - Soundscapes and Imagery (Stage 5, Years/Grades 9-10)
Poetry can be puzzling. But we’ll help you piece it together! In this second lesson, we’ll unravel soundscapes, imagery, figurative language, tone and voice. Afterwards, you’ll have some handy new tools to help you understand and analyse...
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KS2 Primary English Age 9-13 - Vocabulary: Figurative Language - Explained
SchoolOnline's Primary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners and skilled teachers. Ideal for ages 9-13, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in...
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English Essentials - Powering through Prose - Figurative Language (Stage 6, Years/Grades 11-12)
Our third lesson will zoom into the finer elements of prose fiction. We’ll delve into figurative language, imagery, rhythm, syntax and tone. We’ll review some basic language features before building on your understanding. To help us,...