What You Need to Know

Metaphors and similes create vivid comparisons that help readers picture ideas

Emotive language uses words that trigger feelings to influence or engage the reader

Sentence variety (short for impact, long for detail) controls the pace and rhythm of writing

Authors choose specific verbs and adjectives to create a clear voice and tone

Key Vocabulary

A technique an author uses involving word choice or sentence structure to create effect

Words chosen specifically to provoke an emotional response in the reader

The attitude or feeling conveyed by an author through their word choices

The distinctive style and personality that comes through in a piece of writing

Select the correct answer for each question. Click "Check Answer" to see if you are right.

Question 1

Which sentence uses emotive language?

The tree is 10 metres tall. Scientists study weather patterns. The devastated family sobbed over their loss. The bus leaves at 9 am.

Question 2

"Her smile was the sun on a winter's morning." This is an example of:

Simile Alliteration Onomatopoeia Metaphor

Question 3

Why might an author write: "Run. Now. Don't look back."?

To create urgency and tension through short sentences To slow down the pace and add detail To confuse the reader To use complex grammar