Gcse creative writing vocabulary

Using a wide range of vocabulary demonstrates a strong command of language. More importantly, your vocabulary choices should make your writing more lively, engaging and interesting to read. You can use figurative devices such as similes and metaphors in your writing.

GCSE students should be able to write effectively for different purposes using language imaginatively and creatively. Want to Become an Assistant Crafty Crafter? Follow our step-by-step guide to help your child improve their creative writing into a nail-biting narrative that will impress even the most critical examiner!

Have your child think of some synonyms (words that have a similar meaning) or connotations (words that make you think of other words/ideas) to make their writing a little more unusual and interesting. For instance: ‘ The large dog barked at the boy .’

Use the following list of synonyms to help you get started, but, do add your own favourites: glimpsed, replied, stared, gazed, muttered, watched, examined, challenged, scanned, observed, denied. For an extra challenge, add an extra dimension! As well as putting them on a horizontal 'slow – fast' scale, add a vertical 'strong-weak’ scale.