Language technique Example Explain the effect on the reader

Adjectives ‘slobbering jaw’ These give vivid images of the action.

Short sentences and punctuation

The use of the three verbs gives

away a sense of danger showing the
wolves in a dangerous light.
‘They are backing off now’ The use of the present tense makes
it more real and immediate giving a
sense of urgency and panic.
Put the following in the right column:
- Rule of three (three verbs, adjectives in a row)
- ‘They are coming closer’
- Present tenses ( for example: he does, he is doing)
- These give a quick pace to the action reinforcing the sense of urgency.
- ‘drooling and growling and baying’

Language technique Example Explain the effect on the reader

Adjectives ‘slobbering jaw’ These give vivid images of the action.

Short sentences and punctuation

These give away a sense of danger

showing the wolves in a dangerous
light.
‘They are backing off now’ The use of the present tense makes
it more real and immediate giving a
sense of urgency and panic.
Put the following in the right column:
- Rule of three (three verbs, adjectives in a row)
- ‘They are coming closer’
- Present tenses ( for example: he does, he is doing)
- These give a quick pace to the action reinforcing the sense of urgency.
- ‘drooling and growling and baying’