Using adverbs, subordinate clauses and compound sentences in descriptive writing
I can vary my sentences for effect in my descriptive writing.
Using adverbs, subordinate clauses and compound sentences in descriptive writing
I can vary my sentences for effect in my descriptive writing.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Adding an adverb can help to add emotion and detail to your descriptive writing.
- Varying your sentences allows you to mimic the sensation of the reader discovering the scene for the first time.
- Varying your sentences can also allow you to add more detail and allow the reader to better visualise the scene.
- Creating a compound sentence can help the reader see how information is connected together.
Keywords
Descriptive - Describing something in an interesting and detailed way.
Subordinate clause - A group of words that do not function as a complete sentence on their own.
Vary - To change in form, appearance, nature, substance.
Main Clause - A group of words, including a subject and a verb, that form a complete sentence.
Effect - A consequence, an outcome, a result or an influence.
Common misconception
Creating an effective piece of descriptive writing is all about using linguistic devices.
Varying your sentences can also be a very effective way of conveying emotion and detail to help the reader visualise the scene.
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