Words & Phrases for Effect

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What is a descriptive word?

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A descriptive word is an adjective that gives more information about a noun, helping to create a clearer picture in the reader's mind.

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Identify the most descriptive phrase: The cat slept. / The furry cat slept on the chair.

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The furry cat slept on the chair.

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What makes a sentence descriptive?

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A descriptive sentence includes details that paint a vivid picture, using adjectives and adverbs to enhance the meaning.

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Which sentence is NOT descriptive? I ate an apple. / I slowly enjoyed eating my delicious red apple.

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I ate an apple.

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What is the purpose of using descriptive language?

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Descriptive language helps to engage the reader's senses and imagination, making the writing more interesting.

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Identify the most descriptive sentence: A child went over a wall. / A small, dark-haired girl in a red shirt climbed over a stone wall.

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A small, dark-haired girl in a red shirt climbed over a stone wall.

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What is an example of a descriptive word?

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Furry, tall, delicious, bright.

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Which sentence is the MOST descriptive? The man ran. / The tall man ran seven miles home.

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The tall man ran seven miles home.

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun, providing more detail about it.

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How can you make a sentence more descriptive?

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You can add adjectives and adverbs to provide more details about the nouns and verbs.