GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Writing: Writing to Describe Part 1 - Explained

The video tutorial explores the use of descriptive writing, emphasizing the importance of engaging the reader through the use of the five senses. It analyzes an extract from 'Cider with Rosie' by Laurie Lee, highlighting various descriptive techniques and language devices. The tutorial discusses how these techniques create vivid imagery and emotional impact, enhancing the reader's experience. It also covers the balance of descriptive detail based on the writer's purpose and audience needs.

What is the primary goal of using description in writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To make the writing longer

• To use complex vocabulary

• To engage the reader and create an impact

Which of the following senses is NOT typically used in descriptive writing?

• Taste

• Intuition

• Sound

• Sight

In the extract from 'Cider with Rosie', what emotion does the writer primarily convey?

• Joy

• Bewilderment and terror

• Boredom

• Excitement

Which language device is used to make the experience feel personal to the reader?

• Third-person perspective

• First-person perspective

• Second-person perspective

• Omniscient perspective

What is the effect of using sensory details in writing?

• It simplifies the narrative

• It creates a vivid and engaging experience

• It confuses the reader

• It makes the text shorter

Which of the following is an example of emotive language?

• The grass was green

• The grass towered above me, wicked and dark

• The grass was there

• The grass was tall

How does the use of hyperbole affect the description in the extract?

• It exaggerates the experience to convey strong emotions

• It simplifies the narrative

• It makes the description less believable

• It adds humor to the text