Sensory Details in Reading

Which is true about sensory details?

• The purpose is to make writing more detailed and interesting

• They describe at least one of the 5 senses

• Both are true

Which of the following describes the sense of smell.

• He bit into the juicy apple.

• His breath was minty fresh when we spoke.

• His eyes were as blue as the ocean.

• He was singing like an injured cat.

Which one of these sentences uses the sense of touch?

• The fruit tasted sweet.

• We heard a dog barking next door.

• The thorn on the rose felt sharp.

• The smell of pepper stings brought tears to his eyes.

Which sensory detail does this statement appeal to?
The sweet perfume of the flowers filled the room.

• sight
• touch
• taste
• smell

Which sensory detail does this statement appeal to?
The sun's rays warmed my face as I stepped outside.

• smell
• sight
• touch
• taste

Which is the BEST example of a sensory detail

• Rattling thunder and lightening flashes

• Talking a mile a minute

• A magic wand broke in half

• Happy or sad

Which sensory detail does this statement appeal to?
The monster had bright green, scaly skin with purple freckles, and orange tufts of fur on his head.

• taste
• sight
• touch
• smell

These are examples of which sense?
loud, crunch, bark, slam, boom

• touch
• sound
• smell
• taste

These are examples of which sense?
aroma, scent, perfume

• taste
• sound
• smell
• sight

These are examples of which sense?
Sour, sweet, tangy, delicious, gross

• taste
• smell
• sight
• touch