Conflict is an essential part of the plot. Within a short story or novel, there may be only one central struggle, or there may be one dominant struggle with many minor ones.  What is conflict? Conflict can be defined as the disagreement/struggle/opposition of forces which ties one incident to another and makes the plot move. Conflict can also be defined…

Watch the video above and outline the review questions attached. The exam paper is structured in how may sections? What are the marks allocated for EACH section of the paper? Which section (s) of the question comprise a compulsory question? Highlight two DON’T went completing the exam paper. Why do you think the recommeded times are important? Comment below the…

The Origins of Anansi   The Origin of Anansi the Spider is inspired by an African fable from the Ashanti people of Ghana. Anansi the spider who often appears as a human being with a spider body or just as a spider, is honoured as one of the world’s best known folklore characters. He is what Africans call a “trickster,”…

According to the Oxford online dictionary a Mnemonic (/nɪˈmɒnɪk/) is ‘a system such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations which assists in remembering something’. As the definition outlines mnemonics are a good way to remember ideas. In this case, the persuasive writing  mnemonic is great to use as a guide to remember all the things that should be…