Dist. Assess #4- Enhancing Descriptive Language and Transitions

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What is descriptive language?

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Descriptive language is the use of vivid and detailed words to create a picture in the reader's mind, enhancing the imagery and emotional impact of the writing.

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What are sensory details?

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Sensory details are descriptions that appeal to the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to help the reader experience the scene more vividly.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses figures of speech, such as metaphors, similes, and personification, to convey meanings in a more imaginative way.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the purpose of transition words?

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Transition words help to connect ideas and sentences, guiding the reader through the text and improving the flow of writing.

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Give an example of a transition word that indicates a result.

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'Therefore' is a transition word that indicates a result or conclusion.

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and titles to indicate importance or proper usage.

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What is ending punctuation?

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Ending punctuation refers to the punctuation marks (periods, question marks, exclamation points) used at the end of a sentence to indicate its type.

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What is the difference between 'then' and 'meanwhile'?

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'Then' indicates a sequence of events, while 'meanwhile' indicates that something is happening at the same time as another event.