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The thing that is most striking is that: He said.. "your references to techniques within the speech will be marked by the way you say it"? I mean, WTF!! That was 8 marks - I got 7 I used sophisticated techniques, whereas others used simple techniques like "simile, metaphor..." Also, the...

The fact is that I always achieve 19/20 in Modules and the 2nd highest mark is 15/20 Don't know why he marked my AOS in that manner!! Just unfair!! Guys, help?

It was also actually a speech!! I have no idea on how it get it re-marked!! It's been marked unfairly.... Just don't know what to do!! 24/30 -> 20/25 is sooo bad!! The next few assessemnts weighting are: 15%, 15%, 15%, Half Yearly - 10% Trials - 20% :(

1-4 got 1- 23/25 2- 22.5/25 3- 22/25 4. 21.5/25 It was actually a mark of 30, converted to a mark out of 25

Hey guys, What should I do? My Advanced English teacher is being completely biased and unfair! He's awarded me a mark which I should NOT deserve as per feedback from other teachers, who mark the HSC!! He has even awarded more marks to students, whose essays were not as cohorent...

I would recommend 'Crime Writing' as it's quite interesting. It is not merely just about the denounements of Crimes. It also focuses on other relevant aspects which centre society during the time of production/composition of texts. It's quite difficult though. Life writing is...

Well, I would recommend 700 words, so that you have 200 words left to adapt to the question or mould your story into the question in a subtle manner:) My story is about 700, and when I practiced a past hsc paper question, It was about 899 after adapting to the question. So, it helps to have...

My advice would be to start with a character's reflection about his life, belonging etc... BUT, DO NOT explicitly mention belonging!! Think about how you as a character would feel in a certain situation. Now, pour all your emotions onto the paper. If you are really stuck, then adapt the...

Ready and pumped up for the year!! Lets all give it our BEST!! :):)

OMG! My timetable's HECTIC!! Triple Advanced English Double chem, bio... double free 2 hrs Extension English 2 after school on Mon, Wed, Fri... Extension English 1 - 3 days a week! Yay:) lol Triple Ancient Double music Only double free - twice a week!! ' Early morning 7:00 -...

Yes, that's true! But, you can combine the techniques. For example: The comparative imagery in, "........ with the anaphoric bucolic imagery...." ... reflects..." you can add as many techniques as you want, but you have do it in a subtle way. :)

LOL! Yes, I meant 'What's eating Gilbert Grape"! :) No worries:) I might use this film too. However, chocolat is awesome to use:) and For one more day!

It's often effective to say... for e.g. The comparative imagery in, "solitary chamber, or rather cell", reflects...." provides with a more coherent form you can use the quote first too! Either way, its fine:)

Yeah, it basically the same thing, but worded in a different manneer? Just wanted to ask: anything wrong with this technique?

Hey:) How much are you selling the UMAT papers for? Or are giving them for free? Thanks! I'm genuinely interested:)

or I'll be nice and will not delete it:) LOL Such a quandary!!

That's not true^ It is recommended that you do not do stereotypical films as related text, but you can choose sophisticated films. My friend's cousin did 'What's killing Albert Grape' and she achieved 98+ and state ranking.

Quicky look at this tip or copy it down somewhere cos I will prob delete it soon! It's a secret technique LOL :D

Alright! Here's one simple tip:) Structure your paragraphs in this manner Intro: 1. immediately RESPOND to the question - formulate a thesis (practice writing only thesis statements for different question, so you can apply them to any question) 2. Define Belonging in relation to your text...

Novels: For one more day - Mitch Albom - It's awesome! The Book thief - Markus Zusak My sister's keeper - Jodie Bicuit Films: What's eating Gilbert Grape? Chocolat - Lasse Hallstorm The descendants My Sister's keeper - the film Playing with Beatie Bow Little Miss sunshine...