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IGCSE Eng TG WS 1.8b
IGCSE Eng TG WS 1.8b
Worksheet
1.8b Exploring emotive language (2)
Student’s Book Q6 Fill in the chart to explore emotive language and its effects.
Word/phrase Effect on the reader Reason why the writer wants that
effect
partially devoured We think of the shocking sight of He wants us to be disgusted and to fear
the remains, and the savage power for Mr Fison.
and appetite of the creatures.
coiled copiously
glistening texture
tentacle-
surrounded mouth
curious
excrescence
evil interest
preying upon
human flesh
slowly uncoiling
creeping
soft purring
pouring