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Imaginative writing (Paper 1 Section B)
Quick questions on Descriptive writing: showing not telling - Edexcel GCSE English Language Paper 1
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What is adjective overload?Show answer
Stacking adjectives ("the dark, gloomy, black, shadowy night") is not vivid; one precise detail beats four vague ones.
What is a static list?Show answer
Description with no focus or movement drifts; give it a controlling atmosphere or a small progression.
What is q1?Show answer
Rewrite "the room was messy" so it shows rather than tells. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Why is selecting a few precise details better than listing everything in a scene? [1 mark]
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