Using vivid imagery to describe dystopian settings
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use imagery to enhance a dystopian description.
Key learning points
- Imagery uses words that create a clear image in the reader’s mind.
- Similes compare two things using words such as 'like' or 'as'.
- Personification gives human characteristics to something that is not human.
- A metaphor compares two things, by saying one thing is another.
- Language devices should match the tone that you have created.
Keywords
Imagery - Imagery uses words that create a vivid image in the reader’s mind
Simile - Similes compare two things using words such as 'like' or 'as'
Metaphor - Metaphors say something is something else, when it is not literally
Vivid - A vivid image is clear and powerful and easily visualised
Sentinel - a soldier or guard whose job is to keep watch
Common misconception
Pupils might mistake a simile for metaphor and vice versa.
Go through simile and metaphor definitions and examples slowly and explicitly.
Teacher tip
It is worth taking time to show pupils the impact of a simple simile with little thought vs a carefully crafted simile. You could get pupils to order similes from best to worst.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is an adjective?
Q2.What is tone?
Q3.What does it mean to enhance your work?
Q4.What does oppressive mean?
Q5.What does bleak mean?
Q6.Which of the below is a simile?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a simile?
Q2.What is imagery?
Q3.Which of the below is a metaphor?
Q4.What is the first step when crafting any language device?
Q5.Which simile creates the most oppressive tone?
Q6.Which metaphor creates the most bleak tone?
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