Using a range of sentence types to describe dystopian settings
I can use declarative, interrogative and exclamatory sentences in my dystopian descriptions.
Using a range of sentence types to describe dystopian settings
I can use declarative, interrogative and exclamatory sentences in my dystopian descriptions.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Declarative sentences convey facts, explanations or information
- Exclamatory sentences express strong feelings in the form of an exclamation
- An interrogative sentence is a sentence that asks a question
- All three sentence forms should be used to create an interesting and varied description
- Exclamatory sentences are more likely to be simple; declarative sentences are more likely to be compound or complex
Common misconception
Exclamatory sentences are the only sentences that express emotions
Interrogative sentences can also effectively show some emotions e.g. confusion, despair, by the character asking themselves questions
Keywords
Declarative - A declarative sentence conveys facts, explanations or information.
Exclamatory - An exclamatory sentence expresses emotion.
Interrogative - An interrogative sentence poses a question.
Resentment - a bitter feeling after being treated unfairly
Ruin - the state something is in after being severely damaged or destroyed
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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