Writing The Perfect Story For Your GCSE Exam
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25 Language Devices: Defined & Explained!
1. Pathetic Fallacy
Is when the weather or the atmosphere describes the mood.
For example, when the weather is rainy people are sad and depressed
2nd example, the dark night could symbolise something supernatural like 3AM Satan etc…
2. Personification
Is when a non-human is given human qualities.
For example, the tree is waving to John as drives away.
3. Simile
When you are comparing two things using ‘like’ or ‘as’
For example, his facial vision looked like a falcon’s eye
4. Metaphor
Is when you are comparing two things with is or are
Example He is an orc
5. Extended Metaphor
Pick a metaphor and explain how --- > turn in to an extended metaphor
Metaphor --- > Life is a rollercoaster. Now turning into extended metaphor add explanation so, Life is a rollercoaster you don’t know when you will be at the top or at the bottom, it will all happen in an instance, at the greatest heights you will be at the greatest heights and at times it will crash, but every day is never the same, just like in a turn in a Rolle coaster is never the same.
6. Oxymoron
2 opposite words side-by-side
Example, the small giant
7. Juxtaposition
You explain an oxymoron.
The small giant tip-toing trying to reach the top shelf, however, his small arms and puny fingers prevented him from grabbing the bar of jam.
8. Symbolism
Is when objects represent a meaning.
For example, moon and the star represent Islam.
2nd Example, if you get a priest you will think someone died.
In Macbeth the dagger links to death.
9. Semantic field
Is where words are linked to an idea.
For example, PPE, 2m and Hand Sanitiser, Head of Year link to COVID.
10. Irony
Is when events in the text surprises the characters. Something not expected!
Mr Birling offering a 1000.
Scrooge changing his nature.
11. Rhetorical Question
Question does not require an answer
12. Hyperbole
Is when you hype, when over-exaggerating.
I am going to eat the whole restaurant.
13. Assonance
Is the repetition of the vowel sound.
I am too cool for school. Oooooo
14. Alliteration
Words in a row begin with the same letter.
15. Sibilance
Is when words in a row have the s letter or the s sound
Example: the snake was slowly hissing
16. Euphemism
Is when you say something in an indirect manner.
He is not with us anymore.
17. Emotive Language
Is when the writer makes the reader feel emotional. By making them angry.
18. Onomatopoeia
Words describe the sound
Boom bang skirr pop
19. Ruel of 3 / Power of 3 / Triplets
Words or phrases in a row describe something (3)
The table is black, hard and wide
20. Facts/ Stats
Uses evidence to support their facts.
50 % of the students prefer using email rather than social media .
21. Plosive
Reptation of harsh sound
Words such as 'P' 'D' 'B'
22. Zoomorphism
Is when you give a person animal features.
Example John barked at me / John shouted at me.
23. Opinion
24. Repetition
Language Device and Structure.
Is when the writer uses the words repletely to create an effect.
Where is being repeated and why is that important
25. Noun, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs
Structure
Flashback - when you go back in time ,3 days ago etc..
Foreshadowing - when the writer gives clue about future ‘my heart was beating fast’
Zoom in - focus on one thing for example ‘pen’ , ‘specific character ‘
Zoom out - normally used to talk about setting
Dialogue - when the character speak ‘hey there !’
New character
New setting
Change in tone
Short sentence - to build up tense
Long sentence - add details and slow down the narrative
Short /long sentence - may show importance in both
Shift in focus - talks about object then talks about another object for example ‘pen’ to ‘table’
Cyclical structure - similar stuff happening with beginning and ending
Juxtaposition
Extended metaphor
Pace
List
Pov
Overall tone
Chronogical order
Climax
Repetition
Links
Mood , pathetic fallacy 1. Abhorrent/Heinous (means bad)
2. Euphoric/Jubilant (means happy)
3. Melancholy/Morose (means sad)
4. Indignant (means angry)
5. Swift/Rapid (means fast)
6. Colossal/Gargantuan (means big)
7. Minuscule/Microscopic (means small)
8. Bemused/Befuddled (means confused)
9. Astute/Shrewd (means smart)
10. Feeble/Decrepit (means weak)
11. Dash (means run)
12. Plunge (means jump - may not always fit so be careful how you use it)
13. Cordial (means nice)
14. Lackadaisical (means lazy)
15. Paradoxical/Outlandish (means strange)
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Me watching this 45 minutes before my mock
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Me watching this the day before my actual exam
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Thank you- hope it helps
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You’re literally the best English teacher out there, these videos are a lifesaver. Is it possible to use this plan for the description question? If not could you make a video please on planning for the description question.
Yes you can use the same plan for that question, you can also use the same plan for transactional writing- thanks for the kind words 👍
Mr Everything English 🙌 and what tips would you have for us if we run out of ideas/points to write about?
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You sir are a life saver
When are your gcse predictions coming out
First week of April
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watching this two hours before my english language paper 1 gcse
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Hi,
I have my GCSE Language Paper 1 next Monday. I was wondering it I would get in trouble for using someone else’s story ( this plot). I love it but won’t it create concern by the exam board if couple students have a similar plot? My boards id edexcel pearson. Thank you sir, I love this plot.
Hey if possible could anyone mark this for me or give me a rough idea of a grade? Thank you :)
It was a serene sight as I woke up. The clouds danced above, filled with laughter as they jumped along the skyline. As I lifted myself up from the marble ground below, I felt an instant sharp pain through my chest. I glanced down and shuddered at the sight. A scarlet, gaping hole was clear in the middle of my chest. Gasping, my hand began to shake by my sides as I could not tear my eyes away from it. I forced myself to shut my eyes, to slow my breath. Silence stood around me. It was like everything had come to an end. I opened my eyes again, taking time to truly notice where I was. There was no one. Not a single person walked upon this desolate land. A hole in my chest. No people. A serene surrounding. I was…dead. Death was abhorrent to me. I could not accept my fate so easily. Surely not! Nevertheless, my future was awaiting me, at the top of those mountainous stairs. I would meet my father, my God who I had aspired to throughout my life.
Heaven was awaiting me.
Immediately, I began to ascend the stairs I noticed the beauty of a picture began to appear. All around me, I watched as nature began to grow, form, to reach a new height of incredible ability. Nature had been a loved thing of mine. When I was most awake, most present in the moment, every sense of nature converged into a single euphoric joy. It was as if there was a feeling passing between each living thing, a bond that appeared so tangible and blended, a melody beyond the range of ears but available for the heart. As each leaf twirled in the wind, a part of me did too. There was something so irreplaceable about it. It was the very essence (besides God) that made up my being, that made up millions of other beings - the glue of the universe. My fate was not so doomed, if I remained with both God and nature, I would feel complete. Only a few dozens of stairs were present on the staircase. All I had to do was climb just a little bit more and my glorious death would be worthwhile.
My chest had a burning sensation, even though the circumstance of my death had long passed, and I was in a place of peace now. A shivering breath rocked through my body, but I had completed the stairs now. I had made it. In front of me appeared a glistening gate. A lengthy piece of glimmering and glowing gold wrapped and wrapped around each rail, drawing me to them. I hobbled over to the gate; a broad smile spread across my face. It was unbelievable, incredible, astonishing! I was here at the gates of heaven. My hand reached out to pull the gate open, but an apoplectic voice howled at me. I could not understand a single word it said, so I reached toward the gate, hoping this time I would be let in. Again, the tempestuous voice shook the very ground I was standing on. If I could not enter… There was only one other place that lay in the afterlife.
Hell was awaiting me.
What indignant heaven that turned out to be. I had done well all my life. I helped the poor, I prayed to my god every night, I was kind to others, I greeted all with respect and interest. All my life, my entire service was dedicated to God, my holy father and even he did not want me. Plodding down the stairs, I glared at the face of nature. There was no longer a euphoric joy: only an animosity felt towards it. The only feeling that passed between us, was one of bitterness and disgust. The clouds mournfully gathered in the sky, and I suddenly felt my teeth chatter. The leaves blustered as the clouds and the sky began to conjure mighty wind, causing me to stumble down these staggering stairs.
Why me? What had I done that was so erroneous for God to send me to the lamentable depths of hell? I finished my descent on my stairs; I was right where I had awoken only a mere hour ago. However, this time a polished ebony gate stood with a piece of flame ruby wrapped up each rail. Trembling, I tiptoed towards it feeling every bone shake in my body. A morose fate this was, and I was to accept it. The gates began to creak open, even though I was several metres away. I breathed quickly in, and I walked towards those dreadful doors. There was nothing I could do now.
Dude it's so good! I suck at creative writing, any tips?
im using this for my exam tommorow for question 5 english gcse ty
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Jazzak Allah Khair. Found this video really helpful. I'm an distance learning student who needs to get all my assignments in for evidence. Never liked English as hated the airyfariness of the marking, really appreciated your structured approach!
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I got one of my re sit exams tomorrow. Thanks man
same lol
Good luck
Me as well today -- just watching before entering the exam hall
Thank you very much for this video! Ishaan.
I love your style. I’m a Business teacher who has taught English for a few years. I was not sure if I could deliver my English lessons in the same way I do Business ones. Having watched you I will go ahead and be relevant to the kids I teach. Great job.
Thank you for such kind words- teaching is 70% human/people skills, 30% content. Learning how to deliver the message is as important to what you will deliver imo- good luck with your lessons!
I've got a bit of a problem with writing my story
Your amazing, I need a teacher like you in school. Keep It Up Man 🙂
Thank you
@@MrEverythingEnglish 'you're' not 'your'
Hi I'm studying gcse language subject I wouid like some help on writting a story paer 1
just memorise stories
Thank you sir, this has been incredibly helpful and has raised my confidence. Inshallah I do well in my mock tommorow.
20 min gang before exams, where u at
POV: me watching it 1 day before my mocks
I have a paper 1 mock tomorrow and this video has helped so much. Thank you!
me watching b4 the day of my olevels:')
The question said "a time when YOU felt abandoned". Are you allowed to change it to "somebody" in the exam or was that just for an example?
You can change it
@@MrEverythingEnglish thanks
Hi, could you please clarify, that if the topic says "Write a story about a time YOU felt abandoned" I don't need to refer to my own experience? Can I use imaginary person instead? Thank you.
I have been reading, and reading to understand how start my story in exams. Thanks to you I now know how to start and even progress. Thank you so much.
Should the story also have a rising action climax and resolution
it is indeed bulletproof. Thank you so much
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Fantastic session brother, thank you for sharing your thoughts Amen 🎉
im literally trying to watch all his videos to understand English language for my mocks in January, lets just say im putting all of my trust in him. I hope this doesnt let me down.
Hopefully I will not :)
Great teacher ever
How did it go?
Helped alot thanks👍 Also, do you get paid from youtube? If you do, how much bro??
Me watching 2 years before my exam
Mad
Such a helpful video thanks
Just 1 decent punctuation for each paragraph?
How many language and Structural devices for each paragraph?
Wish he was my teacher.
GCSEs might be cancelled again this year and ive got mocks next week, youre really out here saving me sir 😂
My teacher told me that is not true
@@fatifatou6704 Its quite possible with this new variant
Got mocks in 7 hours 😳 hope i do well!
did you do well?
Did you do well
Sir, I see you took the idea I wrote about ages ago in my GSCES.
Teach me your ways my teacher does not teach all she does is make us read inspector call plz help me 🙏
New subsciber, this is so helpful thank you
Thank you
kindly help me how to answer Paper 1 Q3 Q4 and Q5 please? thanks
hi can you do predictions for jekyll and hyde, romeo and juliet and love and relationships pls.
i have my english language moc exam today , this video has really helped me thank u
can ur descrptive story be youreslf first person not a character
thanks, this got my response from 20 marks to 30 marks, an insane jump from only watching this once
Very helpful👌🏾
I am having to do an equivalency test. The last question is where I chose between a photo (describe + story) or a title (narrative), I’ve been advised to always chose the photo as it’s easier. Any tips to utilise the stuff within this video for a photo question?
Sir, hope you are well :). Would you class repeatedly practising P1& P2 question 5's as a form of effective exam practise ? many thanks :)
did you do this in first or third person the story
Me watching this. Hours before my actual GCSE 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Good luck btw mine tommrow as well at 9
Hi, I was wondering what should you change for the describing her surroundings part
Lesson was really helpful for gcse. Thank you ❤️
You got any ideas over a primary school memory’s that is interesting and non fictional?
how long should be the ideal length of a story .and a great lecture by the way
can you please do a video where you plan and write the story i have learnt all your methods and paragraph structures but i feel like im not writing properly so i never get high marks i have my gcses in less then a month 😣😣
hi, I got to resit in nov are we getting same advanced info as before?
Also how do you get inspiration to start
Sir, how many times have ur predictions been correct
100%
@@MrEverythingEnglish Oh Thats sick then, thanks sir
Would you make more video on how to prepare iGCSE English B? Many thanks! Subscribed
Does this plan work with Edxcel or not
but what else do you say after should you flash back
Paper 1 tomorrow :O
Thanks for the vid
Lol i got the same question
could you analyse kamikaze and my last duchess.
you're videos are really helpful! thanks in advance
Famm this guy is tooo sick unoo
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This is the best video i have seen in this topic on youtube
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What is a good way to interpret the question?
Hello
Would a punctuation be counted as a language or structure technique?
Many thanks in advance
Hey that would come under structure
Fantastic videos
Thank you so much, this was an extremely helpful video.
Sir how do I come up with a good plot?
thanks
Thank you.🌷
Me watching this 45 minutes before my gcse
Same
Thank you! I am struggling on my gcse exam, but your video is very helpful!
that's amazing well explained thanks very much 🙏🙏🙏
I aced the test today thanks for your help!
Will done
Mr Everything English thanks just got my literature tomorrow
"Piece of sheet"
how many punctuation should be used for each sentence per paragraph?
simply impressive! I learned a lot
Hi Mr Everything I've been watching your videos recently and trust me they are amazing like they can help anyone achieve a grade 8 or 9. I'm really struggling in English Language and English Literature. I'm in year 9 I'm gonna start year 10 this September and I'm sitting mocks next June as well and i really need your help i wanna improve my English language and lit i wanna get a grade 7 8 or 9 I really need your help please help me
Can you make a video on Christmas Carol like everything you need to know Inspector calls and MACBETH please
by the way are u Pakistani?
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what grade would this be?
The Race
BEEP! BEEP! Tom woke up as the sun waved at him. He was still in bed and slammed on the snooze button. He was a typical teenager, who didn’t enjoy life. Tom, who was a university student, had a big day ahead of him: his competition deadline. This once in a lifetime opportunity could change Tom’s mundane life by achieving his dream of getting an apprenticeship with SpaceX. He was an amiable character and was a brave, bright and broad minded person. However, he had a weakness: being late.
Clare (who was Toms’ mum) imperatively charged into his room to wake him up. Tom was running late; it was 11:30am, had to be there by 12pm. If he didn’t arrive in time, his work would not be counted. He woke up with urgency, knowing he must race time; he dashed to the toilet. Brushed the mountain on his head and washed his smooth, soft and lush skin. His mum screamed, “Hurry up! The bus is in 10 minutes!”. He heard the door slam and dragged himself downstairs. Tom made his favourite breakfast: eggs on toast with freshly squeezed apple juice. He threw 2 slices of bread into the toaster whilst running to the store room. Suddenly, he smelt something strange, awkward and unpleasant: burnt toast!
Immediately, he sprinted to the kitchen fast as a cheetah. BANG! He slipped and crashed into the wall, his cup smashed into a million pieces! He was struggling to keep up with time and started to panic; only 5 minutes till the bus arrived. Tom gave up on the toast, as it was obliterated. Shortly after, he looked at his shiny watch and there was less than 90 seconds remaining! Tom left the house as a dump yard, and sped around the corner just in time to see the number 94 pulling up. He threw himself down with a sigh of relief and tried to regain his momentum. The day just got worse for Tom as the cloudy clouds cried and the traffic began to back up. Suddenly, the bus halted: it broke down. He had a choice; he could either wait for the next bus or walk the remaining journey. Unfortunately, Tom didn’t have the luxury to wait as it would take 15 minutes for the next bus. If Tom walked there it would take 10 minutes, but he only had 5 minutes before the start of his presentation. Tom was nervous. He decided to run and hoped he would make it in time. Quickly. Picking up speed. Racing as fast as a rocket. He was against time.
Panting and gasping for air, Tom arrived. He spotted the registration desk, but there was nobody there. Puzzled, confused and thunderstruck; what’s happening? Just then, he received a call from his mum and he explained to her that no one was around; she remained silent. Breaking the silence, she confessed that she had changed the time on his watch to an hour earlier. Tom furiously spammed the end call red button, he was vexed and jubilant at the same time! Elated that he was early, but angry for being duped by his mother. Messaging his mum, thanks and sorry, he darted to the canteen for a hearty and well earned breakfast. Keeping an eye on the time, it was early 12 O’ clock, time to face the review panel . Tom submitted his model and the inspections began. It was a tense nail biting moment, Tom was waiting for the winner to be announced. He made his way to the main hall apprehensively fidgeting with his fingers. He prayed to win as he didn’t want his hours of hard work to go to waste. The room was reticent and a man came on stage to announce the winner. Toms’ heart was beating like a drum; the name on the screen was …
Note: You need to vary your paragraph lengths by adding in two one paragraphs. That’s something you could clearly add in to you piece of writing. I’ll just leave it there, as I’m not a teacher.
I a, good with writing but literally my school makes me so nervous about writing they say no one can get a 10/10
Jazak Allahu Kulli Khairan Akhi you really helped me a lot.❤️
Sir, what does zoom in/out and focus mean?
Zooming in and out means to actually focus on a certain aspect of a setting ( zooming in ) and then zooming out is actually when you describe a setting as one. This wouldn't be as detailed as zooming in focuses on one thing whereas zooming out focuses on multiple things (:
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Can you do diary entries etc?
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