Exploring Descriptive Writing Through the Five Senses

Which of the following is not listed as one of the five senses?

• Taste

• Balance

• Smell

• Sight

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What technique is used to make the forest seem alive?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Alliteration

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which adjective describes the forest as magical?

• Bright

• Enchanted

• Gloomy

• Vibrant

What does the 'bright blue sea' use to draw attention?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Which verb suggests the sand's smoothness at the beach?

• Wash

• Sink

• Slide

• Glide

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What mood is created by describing the sky as 'dark gloomy'?

• Terrifying

• Peaceful

• Mysterious

• Joyful

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word suggests the trees are lifeless in the gloomy scene?

• Dancing

• Waving

• Crippled

• Glowing

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the 'blanket of fog' metaphor suggest?

• Warmth

• Visibility

• Obscurity

• Dryness

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which technique encourages the reader to use their imagination?

• Direct statement

• Providing definitions

• Listing facts

• Asking questions

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Where can students find synonyms to enhance their writing?

• Encyclopedia

• Atlas

• Thesaurus

• Dictionary

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5