how a writer constructs their writing to convey emotions and mood to the reader

a linguistic device that compares non-human objects to human characteristics to create vivid imagery

a naming word for people, places or things

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

Generating vocabulary to describe a setting 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 

True or false? Atmosphere involves how a writer constructs their writing to convey emotions and mood to the reader.

Which of these atmospheres fits 'The Viewer'?

Which atmosphere could be described as 'a sense of discomfort, unease or fear'.

Which of the following is an **expanded noun phrase**?

describing an object as if it were human or had feelings. 

using words that start with the same sound. 

repeating words or phrases in your writing. 

The setting sun gently illuminated the dump. 

The setting sun shone warmly down on the dump. 

The setting sun stared intensely down on the dump.  

Which of these is an example of personification? 

The main character in 'The Viewer' is called ...

Tristan finds a mysterious object at which location?

What is the object that Tristan finds and takes home from the city dump?

When Tristan sees the images inside the viewing machine, how does he feel?

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