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Hi tsr,
does anybody have some really good words to use for a GCSE english descriptive writing. Those words that are to do with taste, smell, touch and just general descriptive words.
thanks
does anybody have some really good words to use for a GCSE english descriptive writing. Those words that are to do with taste, smell, touch and just general descriptive words.
thanks
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#4
'Aqueous' is a nice one. It's to describe fluidity. Just rolls of the tongue, dunnit?
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(Original post by spacepirate-James)
this is stupid because we need context.
this is stupid because we need context.
Also, does anybody know where the large majority of marks are awarded for these tasks?
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#7
There aren't many catch-all words and phrases that you can just slot in anywhere; and if you can find some, it's likely you'll overuse them. Your best bet is to read a lot of literature which uses a wide range of vocabulary, and then look up and remember any interesting words you find.
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#8
If you can use captivating words to complement your writing, do so. However, if you misuse them (or even overuse them) they quickly start to detract from what you're writing. Stick to what you know best; good technique with more familiar vocabulary is rewarded.
Since you asked for some words, here are some of my favourites:
Acrid, soporific, peevish, grime, ripple, cacophony, baleful, clamour.
Combined with plenty of onomatopoeia, naturally.
Since you asked for some words, here are some of my favourites:
Acrid, soporific, peevish, grime, ripple, cacophony, baleful, clamour.
Combined with plenty of onomatopoeia, naturally.
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(Original post by Extricated)
i would just like to know good words which could be used in any context.
i would just like to know good words which could be used in any context.
SECONDLY, long words rarely help writing because of three reasons: 1) they're usually used wrong 2) they can sound as if you're trying too hard 3) no one really uses really long words, because they break often break the description/flow of the piece.
don't focus on the words, but rather the overall description. make it simple but evocative, using similes and metaphors etc...
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#14
it's called a dictionary dear. i suggest you buy one. alternatively use the internet.
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(Original post by CameraGirl)
it's called a dictionary dear. i suggest you buy one. alternatively use the internet.
it's called a dictionary dear. i suggest you buy one. alternatively use the internet.
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(Original post by extricated)
hi tsr,
does anybody have some really good words to use for a gcse english descriptive writing. Those words that are to do with taste, smell, touch and just general descriptive words.
Thanks
hi tsr,
does anybody have some really good words to use for a gcse english descriptive writing. Those words that are to do with taste, smell, touch and just general descriptive words.
Thanks
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(Original post by CameraGirl)
it's called a dictionary dear. i suggest you buy one. alternatively use the internet.
it's called a dictionary dear. i suggest you buy one. alternatively use the internet.
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#19
good, big, small, strong, nice, LARGE, round, bumpy, SMOOTH, weak, long, THIN, spirally
the ones in CAPS are my personal favourites. good luck!
the ones in CAPS are my personal favourites. good luck!
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(Original post by Extricated)
You mean a thesaurus dear.
You mean a thesaurus dear.
If you want to find synonyms of those words once you have expanded your vocabulary, you need a thesaurus, dear.
I have done GCSE english, and I did do well. I know the difference between a dictionary and a thesaurus thanks, dear.
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