🟪Quizizz | 🎥Better Descriptive Writing in Five Minutes

What is the primary goal of using descriptive language in writing?

• To simplify the concepts being described

• To increase the length of the writing

• To enhance the reader's imagination

• To make the writing more literal

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What does the phrase 'show, don't tell' encourage writers to do?

• Use more adjectives and adverbs

• Make the writing more abstract

• Create a vivid picture in the reader's mind

• Focus solely on the action in the story

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Why is verb choice crucial in descriptive writing?

• It brings imagery and action to the writing

• It adds complexity to the writing

• It determines the length of sentences

• It makes the writing more formal

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What should be considered when choosing nouns for descriptive writing?

• The nouns should be specific and concrete

• The nouns should be as general as possible

• The nouns should be repeated often for emphasis

• The nouns should be abstract

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a common mistake in descriptive writing according to the video?

• Using too many vivid verbs

• Avoiding any literal language

• Overusing adjectives and adverbs

• Focusing on concrete nouns

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does the use of 'to be' verbs indicate in writing?

• The climax of the story

• A well-structured narrative

• A potential area to add more description

• A strong descriptive passage

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How can modifiers enhance descriptive writing?

• By being unexpected and vivid

• By being used frequently throughout the text

• By replacing action verbs

• By focusing on general descriptions

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the effect of using vivid verbs in descriptive writing?

• It adds variety and imagery to the writing

• It clarifies the writer's intentions

• It makes the writing more passive

• It simplifies the narrative

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Why is it important to use concrete nouns in descriptive writing?

• To confuse the reader with complexity

• To anchor the reader in the scene

• To increase the word count

• To make the writing more abstract

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why is it beneficial to blend literal and descriptive language?

• To confuse the reader

• To make the writing more dynamic

• To adhere strictly to grammar rules

• To limit the use of imagery

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5