Metonymy or Synecdoche? That is the question.
Think you can spot literary devices? That's just the beginning. ATAR success requires knowing WHY authors choose specific devices, WHAT effects they create, and HOW to analyse them with precision. Discover why metonymy vs synecdoche matters, learn to identify each with confidence, and master the critical questions that turn device knowledge into sophisticated essay analysis.
Spot the Literary Devices: How Many Can You Find in This Haiku?
Think literary devices are hard to spot? Try this challenge: How many can you identify in just 17 syllables?
Spotting literary devices isn't just an academic exercise - it's a crucial skill for ATAR and Academic English success. When you can identify these techniques in your set texts, you can analyse with confidence instead of writing 'the author uses good description.'
Observe, Wonder, Connect: How to Turn Any Image into a Compelling Story
Most students struggle with narrative prompts because they write reactively instead of strategically. They see a post-apocalyptic image and think 'survival story!' - but that's the trap that leads to incomplete plots and surface-level writing.
My 'Observe, Wonder, Connect' method transforms any image into a complete story framework in minutes. Instead of panicking about what to write, you'll have clear conflicts, character arcs, and thematic depth.
Take this apocalyptic image: most students see 'disaster story.' But when you observe the gas mask, wonder about protection vs. isolation, and connect external toxicity to internal emotional barriers - suddenly you have a sophisticated narrative about human connection that writes itself.