Tag: Grammar for Writing

Chapter One – Relative Clauses Exercise

As part of the development of your “Chapter One” dystopian creative writing piece, we are exploring a variety of grammatical forms that are prevalent in the genre. Today: Relative Clauses

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The Grammar of Dystopia

The Dystopia genre has its own grammar – This close reading of the opening page of Nineteen Eighty-Four offers a clear insight into the grammatical means by which George Orwell infused his futuristic vision with an eerie authenticity.

Grammar of Satire – A Postcard from Russia

The most exciting way of getting into Russia is to cross Germany in a sealed train and arrive at the Finland Station in St Petersburg to be greeted by a cheering revolutionary mob who promptly rename the city after you.