work out by logical reasoning or thinking based on evidence

the point of view where the speaker or narrator of the story is the 'I' character, providing a personal account of events or experiences

Understanding 'The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle'

English

In this unit, pupils learn to use persuasive devices for letter writing with increasing nuance.

In 'Persuasive Letter Writing: School Uniform', pupils learnt to use persuasive devices in letter writing to persuade the reader of the writer's position. In this unit, pupils will learn to use persuasive devices for letter writing with increasing nuance.

'Sherlock Holmes': descriptive and letter writing

Which is the best definition of 'deduce'?

Peterson ends up with the hat and the goose. 

Peterson finds the carbuncle inside the goose. 

Put these events from 'The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle' in order. 

Holmes realises Mr Baker did not know about the carbuncle. 

From whose perspective is the following account written? 'I couldn't believe it when the police came to my house. I was innocent! I'd never even seen the jewel before!'

In which era are the 'Sherlock Holmes' stories set? 

What role does Sherlock Holmes have in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories? 

Which of these were new innovations in the Victorian era? 

Which of the following are features of slums? 

Which of these crimes were common in Victorian London?

From whose perspective is 'The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle' told? 

Starter Quiz