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Can any English teachers help with a quick question?

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Englishhelpneeded · 18/03/2025 20:26

DS has GCSE English homework. Needs to say what language technique is being used in the following two sentences. I have English A Level but the only thing I can think of is a triple but I can’t remember if that’s the right term. So…

  1. It’s like standing on a bridge. A bridge that’s on fire. A bridge that’s on fire and it’s burning from both ends.
  2. You’re sailing a ship alone. A ship that’s enormous, and on fire, and no one has taught you how to sail.
DS says he vaguely remembers doing this but has never heard of a triple and cannot remember. Google is no help do MN it is!
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ladymalfoy45 · 18/03/2025 20:38

English language tutorials on YouTube.
Have you not had details of websites to support revision or studying?
My school is constantly emailing and texting parents with information on how to support our pupils.
Maybe links on the school website?
Does he have a student planner?
There might be knowledge organisers in there for each subject.

Sherry1978 · 18/03/2025 20:36

The language device being used for both sentences is repetition. It also uses simile and metaphor.

dahliadiva · 18/03/2025 20:35
  1. Simile - it uses like. Also anaphora- sentences beginning the same way
  2. Metaphor - the writer is not actually on a ship. Also a triplet - the second sentence has 3 parts.
This is from a very familiar GCSE past paper 😅
ladymalfoy45 · 18/03/2025 20:32

Similes. Metaphors. Emotive language.
Maybe check his CGP revision guides. Or his exercise books. Or if the school uses tablets or iPads ,prior learning.