Literature Queries

[Snow Leopard]

Hey,

For the book that we are reading in class, there are lots of words which I don't the definitions/meaning of. So far I've searched up and written down the definitions of them but is this enough? Would it be beneficial for me to memorise the spelling and definitions of these words? Or just the spelling of them?

P.S: For this novel we have two assessments which include: a Creative Writing piece written in the author's style and a Passage Analysis Essay.

[colline]

Hey,

For the book that we are reading in class, there are lots of words which I don't the definitions/meaning of. So far I've searched up and written down the definitions of them but is this enough? Would it be beneficial for me to memorise the spelling and definitions of these words? Or just the spelling of them?

P.S: For this novel we have two assessments which include: a Creative Writing piece written in the author's style and a Passage Analysis Essay.

Hi Snow Leopard!

It's always beneficial to learn some new words, so I think searching up their definitions and noting them down is a good place to start. I'd suggest going beyond plainly rote-learning and cramming the spelling and definitions though -- instead, try using those words in your own pieces of writing! (*hint hint* could be useful when you're trying to imitate the author's style ). After all, there's no use knowing how to spell a word if you'll never use it.

You can also have a go at analysing WHY the author chose to use that particular word instead of another, simpler one. This could be good practice for your passage analysis essay!

Good luck!

[Snow Leopard]

Hey,

Thanks Colline for your response, that was really useful.
I have another question. For the Creative Writing Piece, what basic structure should I follow?

[caffinatedloz]

Hey,

Thanks Colline for your response, that was really useful.
I have another question. For the Creative Writing Piece, what basic structure should I follow?

Hey Snow Leopard!
Creative writing can be a super broad area to explore. I guess the biggest thing is ensuring that you have a plot. I find it useful to plan the ending of my story first and work backwards. Stories need action and a direction to travel.

Also, trying to ensure that you maintain a similar voice to the text you are working off of can be super helpful.

Sorry I can't be more specific about structure, but these tips should also help! This and this are also really good!

Best of luck!!