Sensory Details

Sensory Details

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English

7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is sensory writing?

Back

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.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of sensory writing?

Back

"Aria was slapped in the face by the stench of seafood rotting in the case."

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a poor practice for incorporating sensory details into dialogue?

Back

Providing context through dialogue tags only.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can sensory details foreshadow events in a narrative?

Back

By using sensory details to create an atmosphere or hint at future events, such as describing a chill in the air before a storm.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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."?

Back

Smell.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What term describes words that appeal to the senses?

Back

Imagery or sensory details.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why are sensory details important in writing?

Back

They help to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind, making the narrative more engaging and immersive.

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