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Elegy and Metaphor
New ReviewThis video, entitled "Elegy and Metaphor," explains how metaphors can be used when writing an elegy.
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Why Is Britain Referred To As 'Wily Fox' In Iranian Media?
The fox is often used as a metaphor for a cunning person. The UK and Iran have long had a complex and difficult relationship. The embassy and the ambassador's residence, dating back to the 19th century, are conspicuous symbols of...
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'Macbeth': an exploration of Act 3, Scenes 1 to 3
Pupil outcome: I can explain what happens in Act 3, Scenes 1 to 3 of ‘Macbeth’, focusing on the character development of Macbeth. Key learning points: - The witches prophesied that Banquo's children would be kings in Act 1, Scene 3 -...
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Create a concrete poem
Pupil outcome: I can design and create a concrete poem using words and images. Key learning points: - Concrete poems use the arrangement of words to convey meaning. - The shape of a concrete poem is as important as the words used. -...
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Planning the opening of 'The Viewer'
Pupil outcome: I can plan the opening of 'The Viewer'. Key learning points: - The purpose of the opening is to provide the reader with a detailed description of the setting and main character. - Literary devices that create figurative...
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'The Twisted Tree': analysing the dreadful draugr
Pupil outcome: I can analyse how Burge has characterised the draugr as a fearsome creature. Key learning points: - A range of metaphors are used to describe the draugr. - The draugr is associated with death to heighten its terror and...
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Writing a letter as a soldier in the trenches of World War One
Pupil outcome: I can write a letter which recounts an imagined experience from the trenches of World War One, using Wilfred Owen’s 1917 letter to his mother as stimulus. Key learning points: - The date, address and greeting are important...
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Using figurative language effectively for character description
Pupil outcome: I can create effective similes and metaphors to describe a malevolent character. Key learning points: - Figurative language is non-literal language. Examples of methods which are figurative include simile and metaphor. -...
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Using vivid imagery to describe dystopian settings
Pupil outcome: I can use imagery to enhance a dystopian description. Key learning points: - Imagery uses words that create a clear image in the reader’s mind. - Similes compare two things using words such as 'like' or 'as'. -...
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Saying More with Less in Poetry
Density in poetry refers to how much meaning is conveyed in a small amount of space. Gwendolyn Brooks’ We Real Cool and Muhammad Ali’s Me, We demonstrate how few words can carry deep significance, capturing entire stories, emotions, and...
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Project Communication: Stop Using Telegrams - Get Better Project Results
Project Communication is too important. So, stop using telegrams! 'Whoa. I'm too young to even know what they really are.' They are just an old fashioned means of communication. Okay, so I'm exaggerating But too many Project Managers...
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What is Milestone Planning? Project Management in Under 5
Planning is fundamental to all Project Management, and one of the most basic and robust approaches to planning is Milestone Planning. But what exactly is Milestone Planning?
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What is Scrum Project Management? Project Management in Under 5
Scrum is perhaps the most widely used of the Agile Project Management methodologies. So, what is Scrum?
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What are the Six Thinking Hats? Edward de Bono's Thinking Tool
Edward de Bono is one of the leading thinkers on thinking and creativity. And, of all his books, ideas, and methodologies, the Six Thinking Hats idea is definitely his best. So, what are the Six Thinking Hats?
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What are T Shaped People?
One idea that’s big in the world of Agile that should be big throughout Project Management is that of T Shaped People. So, in this video, I will answer the question 'What are T Shaped People?' People with niche skills - depth in one...
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Othello and Race: Exploring the Matrix of Identity
This video examines the multifaceted ways in which Shakespeare's "Othello" navigates the complex matrix of race, identity, and social power. It delves into the historical and symbolic use of race and color, showing how these elements...
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Simile/Metaphor: It's a Figure of Speech
Mr. Griot explains and models writing similes and metaphors.
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Basilisk or Cockatrice? The Mysterious King of Serpents
A venomous snake who can kill with its gaze alone, the basilisk has terrified us for thousands of years. But it also has another name—the cockatrice. That’s right, the reptile-chicken hybrid creature and the poisonous snake are actually...
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Metaphor Meanings
“Metaphor Meanings” is a video that discusses metaphors and compares their literal and figurative meanings.
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Oh, How My Tree Inspires Me
Mr. Griot reviews figurative language and writes an original poem. He uses the poem to identify examples of simile, metaphor, idioms, personification, and alliteration.
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Review for You: Characteristics of Poetry
Mr. Griot explores the characteristics of poetry and figurative language by looking at examples and examining text.
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Macbeth 1.7 Imagery: Trumpets, Cherubims, Vaulting
Explore Shakespeare's intricate use of imagery and metaphor in Act 1, Scene 7 of Macbeth, as Davina and Ralph dissect the moral complexities surrounding Duncan's murder. Delve into Shakespeare's evocative portrayal of Duncan's virtues as...
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Macbeth 1.7 Discussion: Macbeth's Soliloquy
This video an insightful analysis of Lady Macbeth's soliloquy from Act 1, Scene 7 of Shakespeare's Macbeth, performed by Davina and Ralph. Explore the intricate layers of Shakespeare's language as they dissect the imagery, metaphors, and...
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Julius Caesar 4.1 Word Nerd: Prick
This video segment explores the etymology of the word "prick" within the context of Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," where it is used to denote marking those who are condemned to die. This analysis helps students appreciate Shakespeare’s...