BCSEA Notes : Nature of Language

These notes provide a thorough understanding of the nature, origin, structure, purpose, and development of language from various perspectives, as outlined by the Bhutan Council for School Examinations and Assessment (BCSEA).

9 Steps to Write a Good Persuasive Essay

Writing a persuasive essay involves convincing your reader to adopt your point of view on a particular topic. To write a good persuasive essay, you should follow these steps:

Glossary of Terms

The glossary of terms as given in the appendix B of English curriculum guide for teachers in Bhutan. This book is a publication of Royal Education Council (REC) of Bhutan, first printed in 2005, with revision in 2007, and a reprint in 2019.

Short Biography of Gelong Ma Pelmo

By venerable Kalu Rimpochhe

Translated by Chochi Ivyima

In the past, there was an extremely evil individual who nevertheless encountered the teachings of Dharma and forged a positive connection with the form and mantra of Avalokiteshvara. This individual was therefore reborn in the land of Uddiyana to the west [of India], as the daughter of a king. 

The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice is a 16th-century play written by William Shakespeare in which a merchant in Venice named Antonio defaults on a large loan provided by a Jewish moneylender, Shylock. It is believed to have been written between 1596 and 1599.

Although classified as a comedy in the First Folio and sharing certain aspects with Shakespeare's other romantic comedies, the play is most remembered for its dramatic scenes, and it is best known for Shylock and his famous "Hath not a Jew eyes?" speech on humanity. Also notable is Portia's speech about "the quality of mercy" (Source: Wikipedia)

How to Write Literary Analysis

When you read for pleasure, your only goal is enjoyment. You might find yourself reading to get caught up in an exciting story, to learn about an interesting time or place, or just to pass time. Maybe you’re looking for inspiration, guidance, or a reflection of your own life. There are as many different, valid ways of reading a book as there are books in the world.

When you read a work of literature in an English class, however, you’re being asked to read in a special way: you’re being asked to perform literary analysis. To analyze something means to break it down into smaller parts and then examine how those parts work, both individually and together. Literary analysis involves examining all the parts of a novel, play, short story, or poem—elements such as character, setting, tone, and imagery—and thinking about how the author uses those elements to create certain effects.