expressing something forcibly and clearly

bringing strong images, memories or feelings to mind

the hard white fat on the kidneys and loins of cattle, sheep and other animals

a large vault, typically an underground one, for burying the dead

Considering Chandler's use of similes in 'Trouble is My Business'

English

In 'Fiction: Books that Changed My World', pupils explore how authors use language for effect in their writing. In 'Fiction: Inner Musings', pupils develop focus on using author's language choices to make nuanced evaluations about a text..

In 'Fiction: Science Fiction', pupils identify and comment on recurring images and symbolism in texts. In 'Fiction: Books that Changed my World', pupils explore multiple interpretations of an author's language choices.

Fiction: books that changed my world

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

In the opening of Chandler's 'Trouble is My Business', Anna Halsey's desk is described as being like "{{ }} tomb".

'Expressing something forcibly and clearly' is the definition of which word beginning with 'e'?

Complete the Shakespearean simile: "as __________ as the sea".

'The hard white fat on the kidneys and loins of cattle, sheep, and other animals' is the definition of which word beginning with 's'?

In Chandler's 'Trouble is My Business', Anna Halsey's face is compared to suet. Which of the following might that suggest?

In Chandler's 'Trouble is My Business', Halsey's desk is compared to "Napoleon's tomb". The desk is said to be black, but the tomb itself is ...

'A figure of speech that involves comparing two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'' is the definition of a {{}}.

Which of the following might you use to complete this simile: 'as hot as __________'.

'A large vault, typically an underground one, for burying the dead' is the definition of which word beginning with 't'?

'Bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind' is the definition of which word beginning with 'e'?

Complete the following common simile: 'as {{ }} as butter'.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

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