Sensory Language Flashcard

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What is 'sensory language'?

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Language that connects to the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to create an image or description.

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Which sense is appealed to in the sentence: 'The hot soup burned my tongue and made it numb.'?

Back

Touch

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Which of the following is NOT a good sensory detail when describing ice cream? 'The waiter brought me my bowl of ice cream.'

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This statement lacks descriptive sensory details.

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Which sense is appealed to in the sentence: 'The rainbow smeared pale colors across the ash gray sky.'?

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Sight

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What sense is described in the sentence: 'Lando couldn't believe it. The beast couldn't be from this world.'?

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Sight

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What are the five senses?

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Sight, sound, smell, taste, touch.

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How does sensory language enhance writing?

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It creates vivid images and engages the reader's senses.

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Give an example of sensory language related to taste.

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The chocolate cake melted in my mouth, rich and sweet.

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What is an example of sensory language related to sound?

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The leaves rustled softly in the gentle breeze.

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Why is it important to use sensory details in writing?

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It helps the reader to visualize and experience the scene.