Senior Cycle English - A Look at Living Language.

This theme page explores the presence of language in our everyday lives as a living, breathing entity. We are surrounded by its beauty and influence in the forms of grammar, poetry, speeches, media and film to name but few.

Language and Style

Genres of Language
Learn in detail about the five genres of language (APIAN).

English Grammar Zone
Test your knowledge of grammar with these challenging quizzes.

The Power of Persuasion
Challenge yourself with this stimulating WebQuest in an attempt to investigate persuasive writing.

Three ways to Persuade
Tips and tricks galore on how to capture an audience's attention.

How to Write with Style
Stresses the importance of tone and clarity in writing style.

Language of Argument - Effective Speech Writing
Hints for writing speeches including how to hook an audience by using the appropriate language.

Argument and Persuasion
Delve into the murky pond of argument and persuasion with the aid of a cleansing analysis of Martin Luther King's 'I have a dream speech'.

Visual Language

A Catalogue of Political Cartoons by Dr. Seuss
See how language and sophisticated meaning can be conveyed through the use of visual cartoons.

The Truman Show - Film Script
Compare the original script to the finished product and   marvel at the flexibility of living language.

The Lyrical Language of Poetry

Robert Frost - The Road not Taken
Using Frost, explore the allure of the lasting language of poetry.

John Keats - Life Works
A look at the language of Romantic Poetry.

John Montague - Study Guide
Analysis of the themes and styles of the poet's writing including a look at Montague's use of personal language.

Test Your Knowledge

Genres of Language Quiz
Test your knowledge of the five genres of language with this fun quiz.

Aspects of Language Crossword
Do you know the difference between alliteration and assonance? Test yourself with this compelling crossword.