Sensory Details

During a creative writing class, Mason was asked to focus on sensory detail. What does sensory detail primarily focus on in writing?

• Dialogue structure

• Creating vivid imagery through sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch

• Character backstory

• Plot Development

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In the following passage, which sense is being used to describe the setting?

• “Elijah walked into the cozy café, where the aroma of fresh coffee wafted through the air, mingling with the faint sound of jazz music playing softly in the background.”

• Sight

• Smell

• Hearing

• Taste

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During a literature class, William asked, 'What uses words that appeal to the senses?'

• imagery/sensory details

• figurative language

• tone

• pictures

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During their nature walk, Zoe and Emma noticed words like glance, shimmering, and hazy appeal to your sense of_________.

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When Anika and Michael were discussing their project, which of the following is NOT a good practice for incorporating sensory details into their dialogue?

• Providing context through dialogue tags only

• Using descriptive details to enhance the mood of the conversation

• Describing the character’s physical sensations and surroundings while they speak

• Including sounds or smells that affect the character’s emotions

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CCSS.RI.6.4

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Which of the following is sensory writing?

• Before leaving the grocery store, I headed to the meat department.

• I was slapped in the face by the stench of seafood rotting in the case.

• My cart was full, so I decided to pass on my dream dinner of crab cakes.

• I paid the lady and wheeled the cart out to my car.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

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Which option best demonstrates how sensory details can be used to foreshadow events in a narrative?

• • “Jenna walked into the garden and saw some dark clouds. It might rain later.”

• "Jenna walked into the garden and the sky looked slightly cloudy.”

• “Jenna noticed the chill in the air and the distant rumble of thunder as she walked into the garden, the ominous shift in the weather hinting at the approaching storm.”

• “The sun was shining brightly as Jenna walked into the garden, unaware of the storm clouds gathering on the horizon.”

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During a class project, Luna described the classroom. Which of the following sentences best uses sensory details to create a vivid image?

• The room was very quiet.

• The room was filled with the soft hum of the air conditioner and the faint scent of lavender.

• The room was empty.

• The room was painted blue.

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Charlotte and David are writing a story. How can sensory details enhance the reader's experience in their narrative?

• By providing factual information

• By creating a more immersive and engaging atmosphere

• By explaining the plot

• By developing the characters' backstories

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Arjun baked a cake for his friends. Which of the following is an example of using sensory details to describe a taste?

• The cake was sweet and moist, with a hint of vanilla.

• The cake was round and large.

• The cake was decorated with colorful icing.

• The cake was placed on the table.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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CCSS.RL.7.4