Wednesday, August 10, 2011
♥ Learning Log 6
Learning Log 6
The first literary devices I've learnt before was when I was secondary one. However, they were not as difficult to understand and memorize like those literary devices I have learnt now like paradox, oxymoron and rhetorical question. All of those literary devices were hard to understand at first, but with a little effort, I managed to get a hang of it well.
In the examinations, literary devices will be tested on a certain section and is also linked to Unseen poem section. In these particular section, the poet will use chosen literary devices in his or her poem and we have to identify, explain and understand what does the literary devices and the whole passage given means.
It maybe tough to remember the literary devices by heart but it would really be lifesaver if we knew the literary devices at our fingertips during our exams. An example of a literary device is 'hyperbole' . It is a deliberate exaggeration to emphasize a point or feelings. An example would be 'She must have weighed a ton !! ' .Although the literary devices takes time to understand and remember, it enhances the meaning of a poem and make it sounds even better .
The first literary devices I've learnt before was when I was secondary one. However, they were not as difficult to understand and memorize like those literary devices I have learnt now like paradox, oxymoron and rhetorical question. All of those literary devices were hard to understand at first, but with a little effort, I managed to get a hang of it well.
In the examinations, literary devices will be tested on a certain section and is also linked to Unseen poem section. In these particular section, the poet will use chosen literary devices in his or her poem and we have to identify, explain and understand what does the literary devices and the whole passage given means.
It maybe tough to remember the literary devices by heart but it would really be lifesaver if we knew the literary devices at our fingertips during our exams. An example of a literary device is 'hyperbole' . It is a deliberate exaggeration to emphasize a point or feelings. An example would be 'She must have weighed a ton !! ' .Although the literary devices takes time to understand and remember, it enhances the meaning of a poem and make it sounds even better .
1:33 AM
Monday, August 1, 2011
♥ Learning Log 5
Learning Log 5
I have learnt that an Unseen Poem is a poem that one have not read it before or read through it in detail. To understand an unseen poem, first read the poem without stopping, only having a first impression and main idea of the poem. For the second reading, pick out the words and phrases that are difficult to understand or seems interesting. After figuring out the meaning of the words and phrases, read the poem once again, this time with more imagination. Take note of your feelings and which part of the poem that your attention is drawn to.
When answering to questions based on the unseen poem given, I have learnt to use the strategy 'PEEL '. Firstly, Point - what do you want to point out to answer the question, briefly. Usually using only one sentence. Secondly, Explain - explain more towards the point you mentioned above and why did you say that . Thirdly, Evidence - state the example that supports your point and elaboration. Lastly, link - explain how your point and elaboration is connected to the question given and summarise.
To quote from the unseen poem, I have leanrt the 'ABCs In Quoting' method. Firstly, Attention . It is to choose the words or phrases that draws your attention. Secondly, Brief. It is to keep the quotation short so that it would not look like a 'cut and paste' job which shows to the examiner that you do not understand the poem. Thirdly, Context . It is to contextualise evidence to make your writing flow and shows the examiner you have a good understanding of the unseen poem.
6:46 AM
