Descriptive Writing Quiz

Using sensory details: What does the beach smell like?

• The beach smells like chocolate and vanilla

• The beach smells like roses and lavender

• The beach smells like fresh bread and coffee

• The beach smells like saltwater, seaweed, sunscreen, and a hint of fish or seafood.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Using sensory details: How does a fresh apple taste?

• Hard, dry, and bitter

• Crisp, juicy, and sweet

• Soft, tangy, and salty

• Mushy, bland, and sour

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Using sensory details: Describe the sound of rain hitting the roof.

• The sound of rain hitting the roof can be described as annoying and disruptive, making it difficult to concentrate.

• The sound of rain hitting the roof can be described as deafening and terrifying, causing anxiety and fear.

• The sound of rain hitting the roof can be described as a high-pitched screeching or a low rumbling, creating a chaotic and unsettling atmosphere.

• The sound of rain hitting the roof can be described as a soothing pitter-patter or a steady drumming, creating a calming and peaceful atmosphere.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Creating vivid images: Paint a picture with words of a beautiful sunset.

• The sun was barely visible as it disappeared behind the buildings, leaving the sky dark and unremarkable.

• The sunset was just like any other, with no special colors or beauty to speak of.

• The sky turned a dull gray as the sun set, making the evening seem gloomy and uninteresting.

• The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow across the sky as the clouds turned shades of pink, orange, and purple, creating a breathtaking display of colors.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Creating vivid images: Describe a scary haunted house using descriptive language.

• The haunted house was just a regular house with no signs of being haunted.

• The old, dilapidated house loomed in the darkness, its windows boarded up and its roof sagging. The wind howled through the broken shutters, and the overgrown garden seemed to swallow the path leading to the front door. As I approached, I could hear the faint sound of whispers and footsteps echoing from within, sending shivers down my spine.

• The haunted house was actually quite welcoming, with bright lights and cheerful music playing from within.

• The haunted house was filled with laughter and joy, making it a fun and happy place to visit.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Creating vivid images: Use sensory details to describe a bustling city street.

• Focus only on the visual aspects of the city street

• Use abstract and vague language to describe the city street

• Use sensory details to describe the sights, sounds, smells, and textures of the bustling city street.

• Avoid using any sensory details in the description

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Organizing details effectively: Arrange the following details in a logical order to describe a birthday party: blowing out candles, opening presents, singing happy birthday.

• Opening presents, singing happy birthday, blowing out candles

• Blowing out candles, singing happy birthday, opening presents

• Singing happy birthday, blowing out candles, opening presents

• Singing happy birthday, opening presents, blowing out candles

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

Using descriptive language: Use descriptive language to describe a magical forest.

• The magical forest is a place of empty fields, gray skies, and silence.

• The magical forest is a place of concrete buildings, noisy traffic, and bright neon lights.

• The magical forest is a place of barren land, dry soil, and dead trees.

• The magical forest is a place of towering ancient trees, dappled sunlight, vibrant colors, and enchanting sounds.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Using descriptive language: Describe a delicious ice cream sundae using sensory details.

• A delicious ice cream sundae is a dry, tasteless treat topped with bitter coffee sauce, hard nuts, salty whipped cream, and a lemon on top, creating an unappealing combination of flavors and textures.

• A delicious ice cream sundae is a cold, bland treat topped with watery chocolate sauce, stale nuts, sour whipped cream, and a rotten cherry on top, creating a disgusting combination of flavors and textures.

• A delicious ice cream sundae is a warm, gooey treat topped with savory tomato sauce, mushy nuts, tangy whipped cream, and a pickle on top, creating a strange combination of flavors and textures.

• A delicious ice cream sundae is a creamy, cold treat topped with rich chocolate sauce, crunchy nuts, sweet whipped cream, and a cherry on top, creating a delightful combination of flavors and textures.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Using descriptive language: Describe a majestic mountain peak using sensory details.

• A majestic mountain peak is a dull, lifeless rock formation with no distinguishing features.

• A majestic mountain peak is a towering, snow-capped wonder, with jagged cliffs, sparkling glaciers, and a breathtaking view from the summit.

• A majestic mountain peak is a barren, desolate wasteland, with no signs of life or beauty.

• A majestic mountain peak is a flat, uninteresting plateau with no remarkable characteristics.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4