Words and Phrases (AQA GCSE English Language): Quizzes
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Why do writers carefully select each word when writing?
Why do writers carefully select each word when writing?
To create specific effects & meanings
What are nouns?
What are nouns?
Naming words for people, places & things
What is the main function of pronouns?
What is the main function of pronouns?
To replace nouns in sentences
Which of these are examples of verbs?
Which of these are examples of verbs?
think, run, swim, shout
What do adjectives do in a text?
What do adjectives do in a text?
Describe nouns or pronouns
Which of these are examples of adverbs?
Which of these are examples of adverbs?
quickly, loudly, accidentally
What are connotations?
What are connotations?
Subtle meanings beyond basic definitions
What does 'slammed' suggest in 'Pedro slammed the door'?
What does 'slammed' suggest in 'Pedro slammed the door'?
Pedro is feeling angry or tense
What connotation does 'sniggered' have?
What connotation does 'sniggered' have?
Nastier, suggesting making fun
What are intensifiers used for?
What are intensifiers used for?
To add emphasis & make text powerful
What are semantic fields?
What are semantic fields?
Groups of words from similar themes
What is a cumulative effect?
What is a cumulative effect?
Repeated word choices working together