What is sensory writing?
Sensory Details

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7th Grade
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Sensory writing involves using descriptive language that appeals to the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to create vivid imagery and enhance the reader's experience.
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What is an example of sensory writing?
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"Aria was slapped in the face by the stench of seafood rotting in the case."
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a poor practice for incorporating sensory details into dialogue?
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Providing context through dialogue tags only.
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How can sensory details foreshadow events in a narrative?
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By using sensory details to create an atmosphere or hint at future events, such as describing a chill in the air before a storm.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which sense is primarily engaged in the following passage: "Elijah walked into the cozy café, where the aroma of fresh coffee wafted through the air, mingling with the faint sound of jazz music playing softly in the background."?
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Smell.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What term describes words that appeal to the senses?
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Imagery or sensory details.
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Why are sensory details important in writing?
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They help to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind, making the narrative more engaging and immersive.
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