Using figurative language and structure to create an unsettling atmosphere
I can write an unsettling description using a wide range of language devices, as well as punctuation and sentence types chosen for effect.
Using figurative language and structure to create an unsettling atmosphere
I can write an unsettling description using a wide range of language devices, as well as punctuation and sentence types chosen for effect.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- To plan an effective description, you should establish a clear setting using precise imagery.
- When describing show off your ability to use figurative language, varied sentences and punctuation for effect.
- Make sure that your description is well-structured and has a clear sense of direction – a beginning, middle and end.
Keywords
Sensory language - language that uses the five senses to evoke a mental image in the reader.
Eerie - something strange and frightening.
Atmosphere - the feeling or sense evoked by an environment or setting.
Unsettling - something that causes worry or anxiety.
Reflection - giving serious thought or consideration to something.
Common misconception
That you should use generic sensory language to create an effective description.
You need to use sensory language tailored to the atmosphere that you want to create in order for it to be effective.
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