Using Words and Phrases For Effect Worksheets

Related ELA Standard: L.3.3.A

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Word choice is often the difference between a work of literature that is average or seen as a masterpiece. A fluidly stringed together set of words can make sentence flow like the Nile. Often we just need to include a single word to make a big difference in our work. Verbs and adjectives are usually the leaders in this. The collection of worksheets that you will find beneath this section will help students find these internally and improve their verbal and written communications.

Words and Phrases for Effect Worksheets:

Spooky Story Night – Help Charlie the Cat's story by making it more meaningful.

Wacky Pets – Make the story about these wacky pets more descriptive by changing out some words.

The Sandwich Board – Pop Mr. Meyers sign pop with emotion.

Choosing Words for Effect – Find all of the words in the letter matrix.

Mr. Moody – Mr. Moody really lives up to his name.

Degrees of Meaning – Next to each word, write a word that conveys the same general idea, but to a greater intensity.

Conveying Story Mood with Words – Read each passage below. Then decide which word in the chart best describes the mood of the story.

Building Tension with Words and Phrases – Read the passage. Underline the words, phrases and specific details that you think help to build tension in the story.

Choosing Strong Verbs – Cross out the weak verb. Choose a stronger, more descriptive verb to replace it and write it on the line.

Using Precise Verbs to Paint a Moving Picture – Cross out any verbs that could be stronger. Then rewrite the paragraph below, replacing them with more descriptive verbs.

The Talent Show – Mr. Rogers is acting as Master of Ceremonies at the school talent show, and he's practicing how he plans to introduce each act.

Campfire Stories – Kenny and his friends are telling spooky stories around the campfire. Choose the best opening line for each boy's story.

What do you know about Mole? – Read the passage below. Then answer the questions about the effect conveyed by the words and phrases.

Be My Valentine – Help Ryan show his friends how much he cares about them by rewriting his valentines using strong, descriptive nouns and verbs, sensory details, figurative language, or whatever else you can come up with to grab his valentines' attentions!

Uses Words and Phrases to Describe Character – Read each sentence below. What does the sentence tell you about the character?

How to Use Words and Phrases for Effect When Writing?


In order to maintain coherence in writing, individuals must know how to build cause and effect relationship. This provides closure to readers. They are able to understand how something happened or what factor led to the event discussed. The effect of something can be created using simple words and phrases. The following types of words are used for effect when writing.


Conjunctions


Conjunctions are mainly used to unite two sentences. Because, since, and as are common conjunctions used to show the cause. While 'so' is used for the effects. For example:


It was raining so I couldn't go to the market.

I did not have money so I didn't buy grocery today.

There was a sale going on, so we decided to shop.


Transitional Words


Writers also use transitional words to convey the relationship between two things. Most used transitions for cause and effect relationships consist of consequently, therefore, and as a result. The sentences below show how transitions can be used for effect:

I was not feeling well, therefore, I skipped my class.
He couldn't afford a car anymore, therefore, he sold it off to his neighbors.
She didn't like her new shoes, consequently, she gave them away.
He woke up late. Consequently, he missed his class.
She overate last night. As a result, she fell sick.
He spent millions without thinking. As a result, he went bankrupt.


Prepositions

Another way to establish cause and effect is the blend of prepositions and conjunctions and other related words. These include words like due to, leading to, because of, etc. Examples below show the usage of the proposition to convey effect.

Global warming has led to harmful changes in the atmosphere.
This is an internship leading to permanent roles.
Your hard work will lead you to the roads of success.
She couldn't attend her cousin's birthday because of her exams.
She was unable to exercise due to muscular strain.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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