WRITER'S EFFECT

What is the purpose of using imagery in writing?

• To create a vivid picture in the reader's mind

• To summarize the main idea of the text

• To provide factual information

• To confuse the reader

Answer explanation

Imagery in writing serves to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind, enhancing their experience and engagement with the text. This makes the correct choice clear, as it directly relates to the purpose of imagery.

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The sun is a giant ball of fire.

• The storm was as fierce as a lion.

• The river flows gently.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'The wind whispered through the trees,' uses personification by giving the wind the human ability to 'whisper,' creating a vivid image. The other options do not attribute human traits to non-human entities.

Which of the following best describes the effect of using a metaphor?

• It compares two things directly using 'like' or 'as'.

• It provides a factual description of an object.

• It creates a symbolic or imaginative comparison.

• It lists characteristics of an object.

Answer explanation

A metaphor creates a symbolic or imaginative comparison by describing one thing in terms of another, unlike similes that use 'like' or 'as'. This allows for deeper meaning and emotional resonance.

What is the effect of using emotive language in a text?

• It evokes strong feelings in the reader.

• It provides neutral and factual information.

• It confuses the reader with complex vocabulary.

• It creates a monotonous tone.

Answer explanation

Using emotive language in a text effectively evokes strong feelings in the reader, enhancing engagement and emotional response, which is why this choice is correct.

A connotation is...

• What it is
• What something suggests / brings to mind
• A description of the thing
• A way to describe

What are the connotations of the word “loomed closer”?

• Inching forward in a threatening way

• Standing still

• Huge and scary

What effect does the color red have in the phrase: "The crimson sky burned above the battlefield"?

• It makes the scene feel cold and distant.

• It suggests danger, violence, or intensity.

• It creates a calm and peaceful atmosphere.

• It has no particular effect.

What is the effect of the phrase "His emerald-green eyes sparkled in the sunlight."?

• It has no effect on the reader.

• It makes the character seem old and wise.

• It suggests the character is dangerous.

• It highlights the character's uniqueness and beauty.

How does the use of the color black in "The blackened sky loomed over them like a monstrous shadow." contribute to the setting?

• It makes the setting feel safe and inviting.

• It creates a mysterious or ominous atmosphere.

• It suggests a warm and comforting night.

• It adds humor to the scene.

What effect does personification have in the sentence: "The storm raged across the town, tearing roofs from houses."?

• It describes the storm in a scientific way.

• It has no effect.

• It makes the storm seem weak and unimportant.

• It makes the storm seem more violent and alive.