Descriptive Language

Which is an example of simile?

• All the world's a stage.

• Life is like a box of chocolates.

• The bees buzzed noisily nearby.

• The students melted in the afternoon heat.

A writer describes the smell of a forest fire. Which of the following would be a good sensory detail to include?

• the number of forests that there are in town

• the fear that she has about the fire spreading

• the strong and smoky smell reminder her of a campfire and roasting marshmallows

• the number of times she's been to the forest

Stephanie fell and felt the sting as sharp thorns tore at her bare skin and clothes.

What sense did the writer describe?

• smell

• sight

• sound

• touch

What sense did the writer describe?

• smell

• sight

• sound

• touch

Although he was blind, Gino's nose told him that he had to find shelter. The scent of rain filled the air.

What sense did the writer describe?

• smell

• sight

• sound

• touch

Read the sentence below and choose the words that best complete the description.

The noise was so loud that Sarah threw her hands over her ears. Though she screamed, she couldn't hear her own voice over the _________________drums.

• fast and quiet

• calm and soft

• banging and booming

• soft and delicate

What sense did the writer describe?

• smell

• sound

• taste

• sight

The sensory details in a story are details that ______________.

• use the 5 senses

• use dollars and cents

• use just sights and smells

• use big words

Tomas reads about how a delicious piece of blueberry pie tastes. He most likely responds by ________________.

• remembering a fluffy towel

• remembering a field trip

• feeling cold

• feeling hungry

Which of the following sentences uses a metaphor to describe the sunset?

• A) The sunset was a painting of vibrant colors.

• B) The sunset was like a fiery ball in the sky.

• C) The sunset reminded her of a warm embrace.

• D) The sunset was as beautiful as a dream.