Today, we're focusing on the concept of tension through an analysis of an extract from the literary nonfiction novel "Otter Country" by Miriam Darlington. In this gripping section, Darlington shares her camping experience in the wilds of Britain, where she encounters a wild boar. This extract was featured in the IB Paper 1 literature exam back in November 2021.
Analysing Character: Effective Writing Techniques for Literature Students
In this vlog, we'll explore the opening scene of Act 1, where two women, Evelyn and Diana, engage in a seemingly casual conversation while waiting for their husbands. However, beneath the surface lies a rich tapestry of unresolved emotions that impact their relationships. We'll focus on Ayckbourn’s characterization through three key authorial choices: Stage Directions, Dialogue, and Nonlinear Narrative. Our primary goal is to help you express your analysis in writing effectively.
Analyzing Infographics: Identifying the Writer's Arguments
Join us as we explore the structure of infographics, comparing them to essays, and learn how to identify key arguments and topics. We’ll examine an infographic from HumorThatWorks.com titled "Humor at Work," which is an IB English A Langlet paper one from November 2021.
Analysing Infographics: Crafting the introduction to your analytical essay
In this episode, we dive into the art of analyzing infographics, a skill valuable for IB, AP, A-Level, and IGCSE students alike.
Today, we’ll focus on how to craft a compelling introduction for your analytical essay, using the infographic "Humor at Work" from humorthatworks.com, which featured in the November 2021 IB English A Lang Lit Paper 1.
What You’ll Learn: •
The essential components to include in your essay introduction. •
How to identify the text type, subject, writer, audience, purpose, and context of the infographic. •
Tips for creating an engaging hook and structuring your introduction effectively.
Stay tuned as we break down the introduction into two key parts: the essentials and your thesis statement. Plus, I’ll provide an example introduction to guide you!
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Don't miss Part 2, where we'll explore how to identify themes effectively—especially if you find this part challenging!