Wednesday, 12 September 2012

Homework for Monday - Essay Question (Tension)


How does the writer structure the text to vary the tension for the reader? In your answer consider:
•the way he feels in the opening paragraph
•the fears and thoughts he shares with the reader
•the way the passage ends.
You will need to take home the tension checklist and the extract from Touching The Void.
Write a full answer to the question on tension we have looked at today (The task will be also be put on my Blog so you don’t have to write it down!)
Pick four techniques from the checklist to use in your essay. Each one of these should be a full PEE structure. This should then be posted on your Blog.
Hint: Write up your essay using Microsoft Word or a similar program and then copy into Blogger – as Blogger doesn’t have spellcheck or Autosave.
Point
“Evidence”
Explanation
You will be credited for following the correct PEE structure in your answer

11 comments:

  1. http://dhsenglishkierant.blogspot.co.uk/

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  2. Where do we enter are homework for Monday on Blogger ?

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  3. we enter OUR homework in on our own individual blogs. Go to www.blogger.com, log in, then post on your own blog.

    That link doesn't work Nicole! Get your Blog up, then copy and paste the address in the top bar to make sure no mistakes are made.

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  4. Tension Creators

    Ellipsis
    An ellipsis creates tension because it stops the flow of the sentence; also makes you want to read on to find out more.

    Short Sentences
    Tension is created by using short sentences by being direct and straight to the point. For example, Boom, everyone is dead.

    One Word Sentences
    One word sentences can create atmosphere by describing surroundings, sounds, locations and movements.

    Tension Creators

    Ellipsis
    An ellipsis creates tension because it stops the flow of the sentence; also makes you want to read on to find out more.

    Short Sentences
    Tension is created by using short sentences by being direct and straight to the point. For example, Boom, everyone is dead.

    One Word Sentences
    One word sentences can create atmosphere by describing surroundings, sounds, locations and movements.








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    1. Well done Ben, You show great understanding of devices used for tension: Can you apply these to the Touching the Void extract? (Please post homework on your own Blog - see how the others on the right have done this for help)

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    1. Don't need your email address (will delete the comment containing it) - I need you to create a new post on your Blog with your homework contained within.

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