Descriptive Writing Quiz

Words that elicit a response from one or more of your senses are called what?

• Verbs

• Nouns

• Sensory words

• Fact words

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Which of the following sets of words deal mostly with the sense of SIGHT?

• Rocky, hairy, drenched

• Thick, tender, smooth

• Ticking, hissing, cracking

• Smokey, pungent, flowery

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Which of the following sets of words deal mostly with the sense of SOUND?

• Quiet, jangling, barking

• Salty, sweet, tangy

• Moist, glassy, metallic

• Earthy, fruity, minty

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

What words do we use to describe something?

• Verbs

• Adjectives

• Nouns

• Adverbs

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.K.5B

What is the purpose of descriptive writing?

• To show people you can write better

• To create a clear picture in the reader’s mind

• To get better grades in class

• For proper sentence structure

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is descriptive writing?

• A first person narration

• Writing that only includes opinion words

• A recount of a significant event

• A detailed description of a person, place or thing

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which sense does this statement appeal to? The thunder clapped loudly

• Sound

• Sight

• Touch

• Taste

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

When a writer uses descriptive language, how does it affect the reader?

• The reader can memorize the text

• The reader feels the text come to life

• The reader gets bored and stops reading

• The reader gets confused and has to reread

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How can an author make a piece of descriptive writing more interesting?

• They can provide narration about an important event in their lives.

• They can use dialogue to create a more interesting tone.

• They can use synonyms to create a more interesting piece of writing.

• They can call someone else to write the story for them.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How can descriptive writing create a vivid image in the reader's mind?

• By using vague and ambiguous language.

• By using sensory details and vivid language

• By omitting sensory details.

• By using technical jargon and complex language.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5