GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Vocabulary: Emotive Language - Explained

The video discusses how the deliberate choice of vocabulary can influence the reader's emotions, such as making them feel anger or happiness. It highlights the importance of word selection in conveying specific emotional responses.

What is the primary purpose of choosing specific vocabulary in writing?

• To make the text more complex

• To lengthen the text

• To evoke specific emotions

• To confuse the reader

Which of the following emotions can be influenced by word choice?

• Confusion

• Anger

• Indifference

• Boredom

How can a writer make a reader feel happy through their writing?

• By using negative and harsh words

• By using ambiguous language

• By using positive and uplifting words

• By using complex vocabulary

What is an example of an emotion that can be evoked through deliberate vocabulary choice?

• Curiosity

• Confusion

• Happiness

• Boredom

Why might a writer choose words that evoke anger in a reader?

• To engage the reader emotionally

• To make the text longer

• To confuse the reader

• To make the reader laugh