Sensory Details

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What are the five senses?

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Sight, Hearing, Touch, Taste, Smell.

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What sense is primarily engaged when describing sounds like 'loud', 'crunch', and 'boom'?

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Hearing.

Front

In the example 'The prickly feathers of the feather boa stuck my neck', which sense is most engaged?

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Touch.

Front

What is the role of sensory details in writing?

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Sensory details help create vivid imagery and enhance the reader's experience by appealing to the senses.

Front

What sense is primarily engaged in the phrase 'the streets glistened like shiny ornaments after the rain'?

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Sight.

Front

What is an example of a sensory detail related to taste?

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The sweet, tangy flavor of a ripe orange.

Front

How do sensory details enhance storytelling?

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They immerse the reader in the experience, making it more relatable and engaging.

Front

What sense is engaged in the example 'The television buzzed as it shut off'?

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Hearing.

Front

What is the difference between sensory details and figurative language?

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Sensory details refer to descriptions that appeal to the senses, while figurative language uses metaphors and similes to create comparisons.

Front

Why is it important to use sensory details in descriptive writing?

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It helps to evoke emotions and create a more immersive experience for the reader.