The Symbolism of the Courthouse
Mar02

The Symbolism of the Courthouse

          In the initial description of the courthouse we have detected a wealth of possible symbolism. Everything from the concrete pillars being too big for what they support to the rusty unreliability of the victorian clock appear to have parallels with Southern American society in the 1930’s Your task is to explain these ideas in a formal anaylsis on your...

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Exploratory Question – To Kill a Mockingbird
Feb11

Exploratory Question – To Kill a Mockingbird

To Kill a Mockingbird Writing Exercise What evidence is there of Harper Lee’s moral position in the text. How does she communicate this position, and to what extent is the position left to the reader to decide for themselves. Refer to one (only one) of the following aspects of a literary text: Plot Character Setting Language Structure The writing should be around 500 words in length and contain at least one quotation from the...

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Bare Vexed: Homework – Identify Features
Sep30

Bare Vexed: Homework – Identify Features

  Tonight’s homework is to follow – I’ve also attached a glossary of language features to help you on your way. Don’t forget the over-all project can be accessed here Poetic Language Glossary

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Analytical Paragraph – Spoken Language
Sep24

Analytical Paragraph – Spoken Language

Now that we’ve spent time analysing spoken and text conversations and discussing, at length, the effects, benefits and challenges posed by the variations people make to their spoken communication, it’s time to begin to formulate some theories on the matter. This is a chance for me to observe your skill and writing and your grasp of the issues relevant to this language investigation. To follow is a copy of the propositions...

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Homework: complete annotating the transcript
Sep15

Homework: complete annotating the transcript

Tonight’s homework task is to complete the annotation of this spoken language transcript – using the list of spoken language features attached below to correctly classify each variation from standard written English. Spoken Language Glossary

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