Band 6 English Sentence Bank
💫 How to use this sheet
Select a sentence
Adapt it to your text
Insert it into a PETAL paragraph
Link back to the question
Tip: Do not memorise word-for-word. Adjust wording to suit your
text and question.
🧠 Petal Sentence Starters (Core)
📄 The author employs [technique] to emphasise the idea that…
📄 This technique reinforces the notion that…
📄 Through this deliberate use of language, the audience is positioned to…
📄 As a result, the reader gains insight into…
📄 This ultimately highlights the broader theme of...
🎭 Technique Analysis Sentences
🔹 Symbolism
The use of symbolism represents…, suggesting that…
This symbol functions as a metaphor for…, reinforcing the theme of…
🔹 Metaphor
The metaphor compares…, implying that…
Through this metaphor, the author critiques the idea that…
🔹 Imagery
The vivid imagery appeals to the reader’s senses, creating a sense of…
This imagery evokes feelings of…, highlighting…
🔹 Tone
The author’s [adjective] tone conveys a sense of…
This shift in tone reflects the character’s changing perspective on…
💫 How to use this sheet
Select a sentence
Adapt it to your text
Insert it into a PETAL paragraph
Link back to the question
Tip: Do not memorise word-for-word. Adjust wording to suit your
text and question.
🧠 Petal Sentence Starters (Core)
📄 The author employs [technique] to emphasise the idea that…
📄 This technique reinforces the notion that…
📄 Through this deliberate use of language, the audience is positioned to…
📄 As a result, the reader gains insight into…
📄 This ultimately highlights the broader theme of...
🎭 Technique Analysis Sentences
🔹 Symbolism
The use of symbolism represents…, suggesting that…
This symbol functions as a metaphor for…, reinforcing the theme of…
🔹 Metaphor
The metaphor compares…, implying that…
Through this metaphor, the author critiques the idea that…
🔹 Imagery
The vivid imagery appeals to the reader’s senses, creating a sense of…
This imagery evokes feelings of…, highlighting…
🔹 Tone
The author’s [adjective] tone conveys a sense of…
This shift in tone reflects the character’s changing perspective on…
