Descriptive Writing (Edexcel GCSE English Language): Flashcards
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Total marks for descriptive writing
Total marks for descriptive writing
40 marks
AO5 marks in descriptive writing
AO5 marks in descriptive writing
24 marks
AO6 marks (technical accuracy)
AO6 marks (technical accuracy)
16 marks
Suggested time for descriptive writing
Suggested time for descriptive writing
45 minutes
Recommended planning time
Recommended planning time
2 minutes
Imagery technique purpose
Imagery technique purpose
Use vivid imagery to create mental pictures
Purpose of similes & metaphors
Purpose of similes & metaphors
Compare objects to make description more engaging
Personification definition
Personification definition
Give human qualities to non-human things
Alliteration definition
Alliteration definition
Repeating initial sounds to create rhythm
Onomatopoeia definition
Onomatopoeia definition
Words that mimic sounds
Juxtaposition definition
Juxtaposition definition
Place contrasting elements side by side to add depth
How many senses in opening?
How many senses in opening?
At least two senses
Sentence structure tip
Sentence structure tip
Mix short, impactful & longer, flowing sentences
What to avoid in descriptive writing
What to avoid in descriptive writing
Slipping into narrative/plot - focus on describing scene