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-Paper 1
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+        <div class="pill-wrap"><div class="pill">English · Word of the Day</div></div>
+        <h2 id="engWord">Metaphor</h2>
+        <p id="engDefinition"><strong>Definition:</strong> A figure of speech that describes one thing as if it were another.</p>
+        <p id="engSentence"><strong>Sentence:</strong> In the poem, the line 'time is a thief' is a metaphor.</p>
+      </div>
+    </div>
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+(function(){
+  const englishWords = [
+    { word: "Metaphor", definition: "A figure of speech that describes one thing as if it were another.", sentence: "In the poem, the line 'time is a thief' is a metaphor." },
+    { word: "Simile", definition: "A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.", sentence: "Her smile was like sunshine after a storm." },
+    { word: "Personification", definition: "Giving human qualities to non-human things.", sentence: "The trees whispered in the wind." },
+    { word: "Alliteration", definition: "Repetition of the same starting consonant sound in nearby words.", sentence: "The phrase 'wild and windy winter' uses alliteration." },
+    { word: "Juxtaposition", definition: "Placing contrasting ideas close together for effect.", sentence: "The writer juxtaposes innocence and violence in the same paragraph." },
+    { word: "Oxymoron", definition: "A phrase combining two contradictory terms.", sentence: "'Bittersweet' is an oxymoron that shows mixed feelings." },
+    { word: "Hyperbole", definition: "Deliberate exaggeration for emphasis.", sentence: "I have a mountain of homework tonight." },
+    { word: "Pathetic fallacy", definition: "Using weather to reflect mood or atmosphere.", sentence: "Rain lashed the windows as the argument grew harsher." },
+    { word: "Semantic field", definition: "A group of words linked by a common theme.", sentence: "The semantic field of war makes the scene feel threatening." },
+    { word: "Connotation", definition: "The ideas or feelings a word suggests beyond its literal meaning.", sentence: "The word 'slim' has more positive connotations than 'skinny'." },
+    { word: "Denotation", definition: "The literal dictionary meaning of a word.", sentence: "The denotation of 'frigid' is simply very cold." },
+    { word: "Imagery", definition: "Descriptive language that creates pictures in the reader's mind.", sentence: "The icy blue imagery helps readers visualise the setting." },
+    { word: "Tone", definition: "The writer's attitude toward the subject or audience.", sentence: "A mocking tone makes the narrator sound dismissive." },
+    { word: "Mood", definition: "The emotional atmosphere created for the reader.", sentence: "Short sentences and darkness create a tense mood." },
+    { word: "Structure", definition: "How a text is organised and ordered.", sentence: "A cyclical structure brings the ending back to the opening idea." },
+    { word: "Contrast", definition: "A clear difference between ideas, characters, or settings.", sentence: "The contrast between wealth and poverty highlights injustice." },
+    { word: "Symbolism", definition: "Using an object, colour, or image to represent a deeper idea.", sentence: "The cracked mirror symbolises a damaged identity." },
+    { word: "Foreshadowing", definition: "A hint that suggests what may happen later.", sentence: "The strange warning foreshadows the final disaster." },
+    { word: "Irony", definition: "A contrast between expectation and reality.", sentence: "It is ironic that the lifeguard cannot swim." },
+    { word: "Ambiguity", definition: "Language with more than one possible meaning.", sentence: "The ambiguous ending leaves readers unsure who is telling the truth." },
+    { word: "Narrative voice", definition: "The perspective and style through which a story is told.", sentence: "The first-person narrative voice makes the account feel personal." },
+    { word: "Monologue", definition: "A long speech by one character.", sentence: "The villain's monologue reveals his true motives." },
+    { word: "Dialogue", definition: "Spoken conversation between characters.", sentence: "Quick dialogue increases the pace of the argument." },
+    { word: "Emotive language", definition: "Words chosen to trigger strong feelings.", sentence: "The campaign leaflet uses emotive language to persuade readers." },
+    { word: "Rhetorical question", definition: "A question asked for effect, not an actual answer.", sentence: "'How long will this continue?' is used as a rhetorical question." },
+    { word: "Anaphora", definition: "Repetition of words at the beginning of successive clauses.", sentence: "'We will learn, we will improve, we will succeed' uses anaphora." },
+    { word: "Epiphany", definition: "A sudden realisation that changes a character's understanding.", sentence: "At the station, she has an epiphany about what truly matters." },
+    { word: "Protagonist", definition: "The main character in a text.", sentence: "The protagonist becomes more confident by the end of the novel." },
+    { word: "Antagonist", definition: "The character or force that opposes the protagonist.", sentence: "The antagonist manipulates others to maintain control." },
+    { word: "Motif", definition: "A recurring image, phrase, or idea with symbolic significance.", sentence: "The recurring motif of light suggests hope throughout the play." }
+  ];
+  const now = new Date();
+  const start = new Date(now.getFullYear(), 0, 1);
+  const dayOfYear = Math.floor((now - start) / 86400000);
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