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sprinted
Sprinted means ran quickly.
Class 4 · English Medium · Pearson Edexcel · English
Descriptive and narrative writing
Explore descriptive and narrative writing with an example and your own answers.
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Descriptions select details; narratives connect events. Choose precise verbs and organise events so a reader can follow them.
Worked example
“The puppy raced towards the gate” tells more than “The puppy went”.
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Dark clouds covered the sky. Strong winds bent the branches below.
Check connected sensory details; other descriptions can be valid.
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At dawn, Mina launched her little boat. Halfway across the pond, she noticed water coming in.
Check a setting, a character and a clear problem.
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Apply the idea in a new situation and explain your method. Open writing needs a guardian or teacher to review it.
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cold
Cold describes the mist.
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whispered
Add -ed to the regular verb.
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Ayan gripped the note. He took a slow breath and looked at the waiting audience.
Use observable actions rather than only naming a feeling.
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