Stream English · Created by Mrs Wear
Every language and structure technique from Mrs Wear's Language, Structure and Fiction Technique Banks, in one place. Look techniques up, test yourself, then have a go at explaining why a writer would use them.
Avoid the feature-spotting trap. Naming a technique only gets you so far. Examiners want to know why it matters. Use the potential effects as a springboard, then apply them to the text in front of you.
Your turn
Look at the example. Why might a writer use this technique here? What effect could it have on the reader? Write your explanation first, then compare it with Mrs Wear's notes.
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Having excelled in my GCSE and A Level English qualifications, I studied at the University of Warwick, where I earned a First Class Degree in English & Creative Writing. With over ten years of teaching experience, I have dedicated my career to helping hundreds of young people reach their full potential.
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