Half term homework, February 2017

Hi, 

This homework is due on Monday, February 20th (the first day back after half term). It is all to do with how writers try and get their point across, so will help you with your reading comprehension skills, but will also help to make you a better writer yourself. 

Have a look at the table below. In the left-hand side column are some examples of techniques which writers use to try and get a point across. Next to each example is the name of the technique.

Example	Technique
Watching this film was like eating a delicious meal.	Simile
The epidemic first hit Canada, then America, then Mexico.	List
Over 6 million people live in the UK.	Fact
It was a million times worse than I could have imagined.	Hyperbole (exaggeration)
Education, education, education.	Repetition
Sharon Starling is fitness fanatic, and now she has written a book.	Example of a specific person
‘It came as shock, I can tell you,’ said Ms. Lampard.	Quote
The storm growled at me.	Personification
I suggest you sit down before reading this.	Direct address (speaking directly to the reader)
Isn’t it about time we realised what is really happening here?	Rhetorical question
It is advisable that you avoid fatty foods.	Advice/recommendation
I think it’s time to try something else.	Personal opinion.

Now look at the table below. You are now going to write down next to each example which technique you think has been used. All the techniques are listed in the table above (the one you have already read through), so you can pick and choose from there. Each technique only appears once.

Example	Technique
His speech was a million times more effective.
Last year, 3.5 million people signed up to Facebook.
No, no, no!
John Campbell, 37 from Worcester, has always loved cheese.
The long, sinewy fingers of the trees reached out towards me.
First Miliband, then Cameron, now Farage.
Has the time not come to end this madness?
You really should think about following her example.
Doctors advise exercising at least three times a week.
Watching this movie is like being slapped in the face with a fish.
‘I couldn’t believe it,’ said Mr Campbell.
I just don’t think people really enjoy it.

Now see if you can come up with your own examples and fill in the table below. If the boxes are too small, you can do this on a separate piece of paper.

Example	Technique