DESCRIPTIVE TEXT QUIZ

What is the main purpose of a descriptive text?

• a. To tell a story

• b. To describe a person, place, or thing

• c. To argue a point

• d. To inform about events

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is a characteristic of descriptive text?

• a. It uses a lot of dialogue.

• b. It focuses on feelings and opinions.

• c. It includes sensory details (sight, sound, smell, etc.).

• d. It has a clear plot structure.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In a descriptive text about a beach, which detail would be most relevant?

• a. The history of the beach.

• b. The activities available at the beach.

• c, The color of the sand and the sound of the waves.

• d. The rules and regulations of the beach.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is NOT a feature of descriptive text?

• a. Use of sensory details

• b. Organized in chronological order

• c. Vivid adjectives

• d. Imagery

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In a descriptive text, which sensory detail would you expect to find when describing a flower?

• a. The temperature of the day

• b. The sound of birds chirping

• c. The color and fragrance of the petals

• d. The historical background of the flower

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

When writing a descriptive text about a city, which aspect is most important to include?

• a. The political history

• b. The popular dishes

• c. The sights, sounds, and atmosphere of the city

• d. The rules and regulations of the city

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which sentence is a good example of a descriptive detail?

• a. The tree is tall.

• b. The tree swayed gently in the warm summer breeze, its leaves shimmering like emeralds.

• c. The tree is found in many parks.

• d. The tree was planted last year.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

What type of language is most commonly used in descriptive texts?

• a. Technical language

• b. Figurative language

• c. Persuasive language
  

• d. Informal language

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following best describes the structure of a descriptive text?

• a. Introduction, body, conclusion

• b. Problem, solution, evaluation

• c. Question, answer, discussion

• c. Question, answer, discussion

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In a descriptive text about an animal, which detail would be most effective?

• a. The animal's habitat

• b. The animal's diet

• c. The animal's fur texture and color

• d. The animal's scientific classification

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5