Creation of atmosphere (Edexcel GCSE English Language): Quizzes
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What is atmosphere in writing?
What is atmosphere in writing?
The overall feeling or mood a writer creates
What is another term for atmosphere?
What is another term for atmosphere?
Tone
What is personification?
What is personification?
Giving human qualities to non-human things
What effect does personification create?
What effect does personification create?
Makes the environment seem alive & participating
What words do similes use?
What words do similes use?
'Like' or 'as'
What does alliteration do?
What does alliteration do?
Reinforces ideas & creates rhythm
What atmosphere do short, punchy sentences create?
What atmosphere do short, punchy sentences create?
Tension or urgency
What mood do longer, flowing sentences create?
What mood do longer, flowing sentences create?
Relaxed or contemplative
Why is taking an overview approach important?
Why is taking an overview approach important?
Shows how techniques work together overall
What role does setting play in atmosphere?
What role does setting play in atmosphere?
Time, location & weather contribute to mood
Why do writers include specific objects in texts?
Why do writers include specific objects in texts?
Chosen specifically to enhance mood
How should you start exam responses about atmosphere?
How should you start exam responses about atmosphere?
With an overview of the overall mood/tone