📚 Part 1: Understanding Evaluation

1. Which of these statements demonstrates effective evaluation? Select all that apply:

"The writer's use of emotive language effectively creates sympathy because..."

"There are lots of metaphors in the text"

"The author's word choices are powerful and impactful"

"The repetition of harsh consonants emphasises the conflict because..."

2. What makes a strong evaluative statement? Choose the best answer:

Simply identifying literary devices

Making personal judgments without evidence

Explaining the effect and impact with evidence

Listing techniques used in the text

✏️ Part 2: Practice Evaluation

3. Read this extract from a travel article:

"The ancient stones of Edinburgh Castle loom over the city like silent guardians, their weathered faces telling tales of centuries past. Below, the winding cobbled streets beckon visitors into their shadowy embrace."

4. Evaluate the effectiveness of the writer's language choices in this extract. Consider:

The metaphors used
Word choices
Overall impact on the reader

5. Create your own evaluative statement about this image using this structure:

The writer's use of ________ is effective because ________ which creates ________.

🎯 Part 3: Quick Application

6. Match each technique to its potential effect:

Personification

Emotive language

Sensory imagery

Creates vivid mental pictures

Builds emotional connection

Brings objects to life

English Evaluation Skills Worksheet

English Language Evaluation Skills Worksheet

📚 Part 1: Understanding Evaluation

✏️ Part 2: Practice Evaluation

🎯 Part 3: Quick Application

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