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genre |
Genre is the different kinds of writing for a particular purpose; for example, thriller, romance, novel, poetry.
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metaphor |
Symbolism is an art style which uses mythology and metaphor to convey ideas.
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simile |
Simile involves describing something by comparing it with something else.
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opinion |
To be objective is to give an opinion not based on personal feeling but on fact.
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sibilance |
The repetition of an 's' sound is called sibilance.
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imagery |
Imagery is when words are used to create a picture in a reader's mind.
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rhetorical |
A rhetorical device, such as a question, is used for effect rather than to get an answer.
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implies |
The word 'democracy' implies that the people enjoy civil liberties.
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superlative |
Superlative is saying something is the best, worst, most or least, for example.
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Spelling games using the word list: SNIP L5 Session 5
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.
Print worksheets and activities: SNIP L5 Session 5
Handwriting worksheets: SNIP L5 Session 5
"I ran the trial with a small group of students over three weeks before the summer holidays," she says. "I quickly saw the benefits, and signed up."
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