Pictorial Personas

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is designed to combine visual perception with verbal expression, challenging students to create epithets based on a series of images. Each picture depicts a character engaged in an activity or surrounded by a particular set of objects, providing visual clues to their interests or personality. Students must interpret these visual cues and coin an epithet that captures the essence of each depicted scenario. The exercise bridges the gap between seeing and saying, as students translate images into descriptive language.

The worksheet is intended to teach students the art of crafting epithets, a fundamental aspect of descriptive writing. By examining each image, students learn to distill the observable characteristics or actions into a succinct, expressive phrase that embodies the subject. This activity enhances students’ observational skills and their ability to communicate those observations effectively. Furthermore, it encourages creativity and precision in language, essential skills for developing rich and vivid narratives in their writing.