Descriptive Writing

What is Descriptive Writing?

Define the term simile.

• A comparison between two thing by using the words "is" and "as."

• A description between two things that use the words "as" or "like."

• A comparison between two unrelated things without using the words "as" or "like."

• A comparison between two things that use the word "as" or "like."

The _____________________ refers to the sense of touch.

• Tactile Imagery
• Gustatory imagery

• Olfactory Imagery

• Visual Imagery

The stars winked in the night sky is an example of which literary device?

• Onomatopoeia

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Metaphor

List two purposes for Descriptive Writing.

This term is used to speak about the sense of sight, hearing, smelling, touching and tasting.

Identify the literary device in the following excerpts "Her eyes are fireflies."

Identify the literary device that is used in the following poem.

"The drip drop of the rain.

Its time to run.

A big jump.

splish splash goes the puddle.....

Jennifer Betts

• Personification

• Onomatopoeia

• Metaphor

• Adjective

Write a Descriptive piece about your favourite meal and beverage by utilizing examples of Gustatory Imagery.

Scenario 1

You are at a concert where your favourite artist is performing live. Persons are excited and you are able to hear the females shouting and screaming in the crowd. You are rocking to the beat as the band members are playing all sorts of musical instruments such as drums, guitars, cymbals, and many others. In the midst of the event, a fight breaks out between two men. Some individuals try to encourage it, others try to stop it and some decide to call the police. You can hear the sound as glass breaks and shouts erupt.

Write a descriptive piece based on this scenario and utilize examples of Onomatopoeia and auditory imagery.