Things Fall Apart is an English-language novel by Nigerian author Chinua Achebe, published in 1958 by William Heinemann Ltd in the UK. It is seen as the archetypal modern African novel in English, one of the first to receive global critical acclaim. It is a staple book in schools throughout Africa and is widely read and studied in English-speaking countries…
Month: September 2016
This is the Dark Time, My Love -Martin Carter
The persona speaks to someone that he cares for. He tells this person that this is the dark time, which is, in essence, a time of sadness. It is implied, by certain key terms; such as ‘dark metal’, that it is a time of war. The persona warns his ‘love’ that it is a dark, sad time. LITERARY DEVICES 1. REPETITION…
‘Dulce Et Decorum Est’ by Wilford Owen
SUMMARY Wilfred Owen, the poet, tells of his first-hand experience in war. He tells the tale of tired and wounded soldiers walking through dirt and sludge. Suddenly, there is a warning about gas, which the soldiers hurriedly and awkwardly heed by donning their helmets. Unfortunately, one soldier is too late in donning the helmet and his companions watch him ‘drowning’…
Persuasive Writing Notes- CSEC English A
To persuade is to get a person or a group of persons to see something from your point of view or at least to understand how you see a situation. In this type of writing you need to consider: • Audience:-knowing the audience to whom you are speaking or for whom you are writing. This will determine your Register. •…
9 Tips for Answering Comprehension Questions
2. Look at the questions after you feel that the passage is clear to you. 3. Express yourself as clearly and as accurately as possible. 4. Your answer should not be long-winded. 5. Use your own words to answer and do not copy sections of the passage unless you are asked to quote. 6. Remember the use of quotation marks…