Why is it important to expand your vocabulary when writing?
To show your reader that you know a wide range of words
To avoid using 'flat' or 'boring' words
To practice spelling different words
What is the best way to improve the vocabulary within your work?
Avoid spelling words incorrectly and practice the spelling of new vocabulary
Only use words that you are comfortable with and understand the meaning
Avoid overusing words and improve your word choices when you read over your work
What will using different vocabulary create for your reader?
They may not know the meaning and it will make them want to read on
A clear image of the setting or mood
It creates sentence variety in your writing
What is the role of a precise verb within your writing?
To show what the character has done
To show the behaviour or actions of a character
To describe the character to the reader
How will using precise verbs within your writing help your reader?
It will give them a better understanding of the character
It will show what is happening
It will describe the setting in a more vivid way
Why would you use vocabulary for effect?
To experiment in a piece of writing
To create a particular emotion in your reader
To use punctuation and create tension
If you were describing a spooky forest, which vocabulary would be most suitable?
Skipping, scare, walking, smirking
Happily, exploring, dreary, gloomy
Whispering, darkness, decrepit, cautiously
If you were describing a birthday party, which vocabulary would be most suitable?
Loud, delicate, joyous, suspicious
Chatter, bubbly, musical, excitement
Creeping, glaring, silent, celebrating
If you were describing the misery of a stormy day, which vocabulary would be most suitable?
Warm, calming, soothing, scenic
Idyllic, rainy, chirpy, stormy
Sorrowful, chilling, morose, wailing
What are the key things to remember when selecting vocabulary?
Use words that you are comfortable and familiar with
Try and spell all words correctly and use a dictionary
Make notes, use a thesaurus and be ambitious