WorksheetsWriters' Effects
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
The term WRITERS' EFFECTS means:
an event that happened in the text
what the author went through while writing
subtle meanings the writer wants to create using language devices
special effects seen in audio visual products
TONE refers to the writer's:
approach to the topic of his text
sense of hearing
sensitivity to other people's thoughts
attitude to how his readers feel
Meaning:
is clear and unquestionable
can be of only one type
can be found on the internet
may be implicit as well as explicit
Emotive and Sensory language:
are two sides of the same coin
are the same thing
create distinct layers of meaning
are complicated
Figurative devices:
need to be explained technically
can be connected to meaning in the text
are not important
need only be mentioned
Punctuation:
is boring
may vary as per people's writing styles
do not create effects
bring fewer marks
Important skills while tackling effects questions are:
Reading lines before and after
Mindmapping causes, words, devices, emotions, etc.
Imagining events and substituting with own words
Identifying tone and phrases is better than picking out words
Practicing hyphenated word sketches
Explaining writers' effects means:
saying what sense and feelings the writer creates
Mentioning the effect and language device
saying what it makes you feel as the reader
connecting your claims using a variety of loaded expressions for introduction and elaboration
An effective exam response:
shows our knowledge
displays detailed information
utilizes knowledge, skills, and application
is interesting to read
Writers' effects questions can be tackled well by:
Watching online videos
Discussing solutions
Checking example candidate responses
Practicing by actually writing the answers thrice weekly
