Learning Log 6

This week, I learnt about literary devices. This is not something new to me as I learnt it last year but the literary devices we learn this year are harder. Some of the devices we learnt are gustatory, kinesthetic and oxymoron. I learnt that literary devices enable the reader to better visualise what the writer is saying. For example, an author may repeat a word a few times to stress its importance. This is called repetition.

All in all, I think I'm slowly getting used to the literary devices. Its just a matter of time till we get used to using them in our daily life and that would benefit us greatly as it would be much easier for us to remember the devices for the exams.

Learning Log 5

I learnt how to approach an unseen poem, and how to fully understand by asking ourselves questions to ensure that we really understand it. We should also read it at least twice. The first time we read it, we should read through it without stopping. The second time we read it, we should do so thoroughly and try to understand the words used.

We should also note down what we feel when reading. When answering, we must also be careful and understand what the question is asking by underlining key words from the question. We should not rush through the poem as we might miss some important points that might be the answer to the questions.

I have also learnt the PEEL and IBC technique. I also learnt how to write good essays. We should describe things well, and stress their actions. We should not make it too long, so that it would not be draggy and boring. Also, when quoting, I learnt to use the ABC technique which is Attention, Brief and Context.