WRITER’S

EFFECT
UNPACKED
What effect
can words
have?
What skills do
you need to
answer the
writer’s effect?
Are all synonyms equal?
Rank these words
in order
 So, words carry subtle differences and
when you answer a writer’s effect
question, you need to be aware of the
nuances. Your answer should reflect this.

Timothy looked at me.

Glared
Gazed
Watched
Gawked
Ogled
Glowered
Greg looks a weed despite his workouts at the gym.
The weeds of corruption are taking root in the government
Taking weed is illegal in many countries.
Lecsan stopped here.
• A box of chocolate
• brown vomit bag
• Roller coaster
• Machine
PRACTICE

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