English Language paper 1&2 : how to
- Know your context
- be very very detailed
Describe : word classes
- use 1 or 2 adjectives before a noun
- bring your objects to life, dont be boring
- make it unusual
She was wearing red shoes = ruby-red ballet-style shoes without a heel.
He was wearing a tie = blue and pink polka-dot tie that was slightly too tight.
She took out a cookie = chocolate-chip cookie slightly larger than the palm of her hand.
Exam Tip : you can add the adjectives afterwards of writing
- specify your nouns —>
a small dog = a slightly overweight pug
Upgrade your verbs
How and Why is a action taking in the first place :
So are they’re strolling because it’s a casual walk, or are they creeping because they don’t want to get caught doing something? Is someone sauntering because they have a bit of an attitude?
CONNOTATIONS
- makes writing suspenseful;
- creates a atmosphere
- adds emotion
“she meandered in the hallway unsteadily before creeping up the second flight of stairs”
\EXAMPLES OF ADVERBS
Helplessly Nervously Passionately Boldly
Absently Coolly Guiltily Knowingly
Viciously Energetically Stealthily Queasily
Rudely Sedately Solemnly Reluctantly
Righteously Shrilly Silently Respectfully
Righteously Coolly Passionately
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