Key learning points

1. The second paragraph of the build-up heightens the suspense and reveals the Ghost of Jacob Marley.
2. Precise vocabulary is used to describe sensory details and ‘show and tell’ conveys Scrooge’s emotions.
3. Fronted adverbials of time, place and manner add greater detail to the main clause and support in building suspense.
4. Marley informs Scrooge of the visits he will be paid by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.
5. Reported speech is used to share the important messages Marley conveys without quoting him directly.

Keywords

• Suspense - a state of feeling excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen

• Fronted adverbial - a sentence starter followed by a comma

• Reported speech - the form of speech used to share what was said by someone without using a direct quote

Common misconception