C1 English Lessons
Advanced (C1) English lessons on grammar, vocabulary, literature, writing and speaking, with clear explanations and examples.
An analogy explains something new by comparing it to something familiar. Learn its meaning, examples, analogy vs metaphor, and the phrases to build your own...
Dramatic irony is when the audience knows something a character doesn’t. Learn its meaning, examples from plays and films, the 3 types of irony and key phrases...
Satire uses humor, irony and exaggeration to criticize people, ideas or society. Learn its meaning, three types, famous examples and the language signals...
Tone vs mood: tone is the writer’s attitude, mood is the feeling the reader gets. Learn the difference, real examples and adjectives to describe both...
Figures of speech use words in non-literal or patterned ways. Learn tropes vs schemes, 20 common types with examples, and phrases for analyzing them in essays...
A flashback is a scene that goes back to an earlier time in a story. Learn the meaning, types and famous examples, plus the grammar to write one...
Circular reasoning uses the conclusion as its own proof. Learn what the fallacy is, clear examples, what “begging the question” means and how to fix it...
A false dilemma presents only two choices when more exist. Learn the false dilemma fallacy, its other names, everyday examples and how to find a third option...
A hasty generalization is a big conclusion drawn from too little evidence. Learn the meaning, everyday examples and the careful language to avoid it...