Learning Log 6

I have learnt about basic and advanced literary devices, and are common structures used in writing. 


Some of the basic literary devices are Simile, personification and rhythm.
Simile is a comparison between two distinctly different things, indicated by the use of 'like' and 'as'. Personification is the attribution of human beings to inanimate objects, and rhythm is the beat of stresses when reading a passage or poem. 


Examples of advanced literary devices are oxymoron, paradox and hyperbole.
Oxymoron is  a single image or idea, made up of contradictory or incongruent images. Paradox is a statement which seems self-contradictory, but turns out to make good sense, and hyperbole is a deliberate  exaggeration to emphasize a point of feelings. 

Learning Log 5

I learnt that while approaching an Unseen Poem, we must at least read through the poem twice. The first time without stopping, and the second time, to pick out words and phrases that are difficult to understand or seem interesting. We must also make notes on the poem as this may help remind the reactions and thoughts when reading the poem. Feelings and emotions is also vital when reading a poem.

When approaching Unseen Prose Passage, we have to read at least thrice. Firstly, read it swiftly to get an idea of what the text is about, and also take notes of words or phrases that are difficult. Then, get a better understanding of what is going on, who the characters are and how they relate to one another, and observe the mood and setting. Finally, take a brief look at the questions. Annotate the text, and make notes. Take note of where the answers to the various questions and quotes are.

When reading a poem, we must use PEEL, which is Point, Explain Elaborate, Evidence Example and Link. When quoting, we can use the ABCs which is Attention, Brief and Context.