paper one question 5

• What does "halcyon" mean?


  Peaceful; free from storms; serene
• In what context is "halcyon" used in a sentence?


  She recalled the halcyon days of her youth
• What does "cataclysmic" mean?


  Bringing about ruin or misfortune
• How is "cataclysmic" used in a sentence?


  These countries are on the brink of cataclysmic famine
• What does "ephemeral" mean?


  Brief; transitory; momentary
• How is "ephemeral" used in a sentence?


  Her success as a popular singer was ephemeral
• What does "mellifluous" mean?


  Smooth, flowing sound or movement
• How is "mellifluous" used in a sentence?


  Mellifluous chimes sang in the wind
• What does "ceaselessly" mean?


  Continuing and without end
• How is "ceaselessly" used in a sentence?


  The rain fell ceaselessly against the ancient oak trees
• What does "infinitesimal" mean?


  Extremely small
• How is "infinitesimal" used in a sentence?


  Infinitesimal raindrops covered the windscreen
• What does "majestic" mean?


  Having or showing impressive beauty or scale
• How is "majestic" used in a sentence?


  A majestic oak stands near it
• What does "ubiquitous" mean?


  Present or found everywhere
• How is "ubiquitous" used in a sentence?


  His ubiquitous influence was felt by all
• What does "aeonian" mean?


  Everlasting; ageless; eternal
• How is "aeonian" used in a sentence?


  Pollution is the aeonian crisis
• What does "monumental" mean?


  Great in importance, extent, or size
• How is "monumental" used in a sentence?


  A monumental shift in the atmosphere occurred
• What does "foreboding" mean?


  Ominous; sinister; threatening
• How is "foreboding" used in a sentence?


  The dark clouds are a foreboding of the storm
• What does "nefarious" mean?


  Evildoing; wicked
• How is "nefarious" used in a sentence?


  The nefarious clouds covered the sky
• What does "chiaroscuro" mean?


  A sharp contrast between light and dark
• How is "chiaroscuro" used in a sentence?


  The chiaroscuro of the clouds painted the scenery
• What does "besotted" mean?


  Smitten; infatuated
• How is "besotted" used in a sentence?


  She was besotted with the night sky
• What does "ineffable" mean?


  Too great or extreme to be expressed
• How is "ineffable" used in a sentence?


  The beauty of the sunset was ineffable
• What is the structure for Paper 1 Question 5 writing?

  • Start with three one-word sentences
  • Describe a character
  • Zoom in on details
  • Zoom out to the setting
  • Increase tension with a storm
  • Include a one-sentence paragraph
• What are the key elements to include in descriptive writing for Paper 1 Q5?

  • Compelling description
  • Use of vocabulary
  • Language techniques
  • Structural devices
  • Vary punctuation and sentence lengths
• What is the mark distribution for Paper 1 Q5?

  • 24 marks for content and organisation
  • 16 marks for spelling, punctuation, and grammar (SPAG)