01/10/2026
One of the biggest shifts in GCSE English is moving beyond simply spotting a technique.
A student might say:
“That’s a metaphor.”
But the next question should be:
So what?
Why did the writer choose it?
What does it suggest?
What effect does it create?
That deeper thinking is what helps students develop stronger analysis.
And it's a skill that will continue to matter beyond GCSE English too.
Would your child be able to explain the “why”?
👇 Tell me below.