Generating vocabulary to describe a character in 'The Viewer' | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

A setting is ...

• the name of the story.

• where or when the story takes place.

• the characters in a story.

Answer explanation

The main setting in 'The Viewer' is the dump.

True or false? A writer cannot create a particular atmosphere when describing a setting.

(a)  

Answer explanation

A writer constructs their writing to convey emotions and mood to the reader.

Fill in the blanks. {{}} is the use of metaphor, simile and personification to paint vivid pictures for the reader.

• Alliteration

• Non-fiction writing

• Figurative language

Answer explanation

'The Viewer' is a very atmospheric story and gives the writer opportunities to use figurative language to create vivid images in the reader's mind.

True or false? Personification is a linguistic device that compares non-human objects to human characteristics to create vivid imagery.

(a)  

Answer explanation

Using personifcation in 'The Viewer' will help to create the setting of the dump in the reader's mind.

True or false? We want to create a detailed and clear picture of the setting for the reader. We do this through using lots of precise description.

(a)  

Answer explanation

Precise description will contain lots of carefully chosen examples of ambitious vocabulary.

When using precise description, what will a writer include next to many of the nouns?

• verbs

• adjectives

• more nouns

Answer explanation

An adjective or two before a noun will help to create a more vivid images in the reader's mind.