Evaluating Language Techniques Worksheet

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📚 Part 1: Identifying Effects

1. Read the following extract:

"The wind howled through the empty streets, rattling windows and whisking fallen leaves into miniature tornados that danced in the darkness."

What is the effect of the personification of the wind? Select all that apply:

Creates a threatening atmosphere

Suggests supernatural elements

Makes the scene more dynamic

Emphasises the isolation

2. How effective is the metaphor "miniature tornados" in conveying movement? Explain your evaluation:

3. Consider this sentence:

"The ancient oak trees stood like silent guardians, their gnarled branches reaching towards the grey sky."

What is the most impactful technique used here?

Simile

Personification

Imagery

Metaphor

4. Evaluate the effectiveness of this technique in creating mood and atmosphere:

5. Read these two descriptions:

A: "The sun set behind the mountains."

B: "The sun melted into the horizon, painting the mountains with strokes of amber and gold."

Compare the effectiveness of these descriptions. Consider imagery, word choice, and impact: