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What is Anapodoton?
Anapodoton is a rhetorical device in which a main clause is implied but not stated, leaving the sentence incomplete, often for dramatic or stylistic effect. The listener or reader is expected to mentally fill in the missing part. ✅ Definition: A figure of speech where a sentence is deliberately left unfinished, implying the main idea…
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Word of the Day
Word of the Day: Serendipity (noun)Definition: The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.Sentence: Finding an old friend in a city you just moved to felt like pure serendipity. And there it is! Now go ahead and use serendipity in you CXC prep/ CSEC prep. New tips added daily! Subscribe!
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What is an Antanagoge?
📌 Antanagoge Definition:Antanagoge is a rhetorical device in which a negative point is immediately followed by a positive one, often to lessen the impact of the negative or to create a balanced perspective. ✅ Example: “The car is old, but it runs beautifully.” Another example: “I lost the game, but I learned a lot in…
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What is Aposiopesis?
📌 Aposiopesis Definition:Aposiopesis is a literary device where a sentence is deliberately broken off and left unfinished, often to convey overwhelming emotion, suspense, or a dramatic pause. The speaker is usually too emotional, hesitant, or unwilling to continue the thought. ✅ Example: “If you touch my food again, I swear I’ll—” ✨ Why Writers Use…
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Word of the Week
The Word of the Week is ElucidateMeaning: to make (something) clear; to explainExample: “The professor asked her to elucidate her argument so that everyone could understand.” Now go ahead and use this word in your CXC prep/ CSEC prep. New tips added daily! Subscribe!
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What is a Predicate?
A predicate is the part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is. It includes the verb and all the words that relate to it—such as objects, complements, or modifiers. Below is an example of a predicate. Sentence: The cat sleeps on the sofa. The predicate “sleeps on the sofa” tells what…
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What is a Question?
A question is a type of sentence that asks something. It is used to get information, clarity or an answer from someone. An example of a question can be found below. “Where is Westmoorings located?” So go ahead and include some questions in your essays! New tips added daily! Subscribe!
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What are Some Essay Topics for CSEC English A?
In an effort to have readers be successful in their CSEC English A exams, I have compiled a list of possible essay topics. These should be used as CXC prep/ CSEC prep. Do utilize the resource provided below. Education Technology & Media Social Issues Culture & Society Youth & Lifestyle Crime & Justice Read a…
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