is the use of metaphor, simile and personification to paint vivid pictures for the reader

a linguistic device that compares two things using ‘like’ or ‘as’, highlighting similarities to create vivid imagery

Generating vocabulary to describe a character in 'The Viewer'

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In 'The Viewer', pupils developed their use of cohesive devices and show-not-tell to convey character. In 'The Highwayman: Narrative Writing', pupils will develop their understanding of how to create atmosphere and engage the reader using figurative language.

In 'How to Train Your Dragon: Narrative Writing', pupils developed their understanding of cohesive devices and how to convey characters' feelings using show-not-tell. In 'The Viewer' pupils will develop these skills further to convey character.

'The Viewer': narrative writing 

Fill in the missing word. A {{}} is a person, animal or figure in a story.

What is the name of the main character in 'The Viewer'?

When describing a character, a writer will often use ...

Which of these adjectives could describe Tristan's hair?

Which of these literary devices create figurative language?

True or false? A writer cannot create a particular atmosphere when describing a setting.

Fill in the blanks. {{}} is the use of metaphor, simile and personification to paint vivid pictures for the reader.

True or false? Personification is a linguistic device that compares non-human objects to human characteristics to create vivid imagery.

True or false? We want to create a detailed and clear picture of the setting for the reader. We do this through using lots of precise description.

When using precise description, what will a writer include next to many of the nouns?

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Generating vocabulary to describe a character in 'The Viewer'

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