Sensory Details

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What are sensory details?

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Descriptions that appeal to our 5 senses.

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Which sentence has stronger sensory details? 'The room was decorated with paper streamers that looked like ocean waves when they rustled and cheerful balloons that smiled at the happy guests.' or 'The room looked really nice for the birthday party.'

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The room was decorated with paper streamers that looked like ocean waves when they rustled and cheerful balloons that smiled at the happy guests.

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Which sentence is the best example of sensory details? 'I like chocolate.' or 'The chocolate melted on my tongue as I placed the heart shaped candy into my mouth.'

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The chocolate melted on my tongue as I placed the heart shaped candy into my mouth.

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Which of the following describes the sense of smell? 'He bit into the juicy apple.' or 'His breath was minty fresh when we spoke.'

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His breath was minty fresh when we spoke.

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What is the purpose of using sensory details in writing?

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To create vivid images and evoke emotions in the reader.

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Name the five senses.

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Sight, Hearing, Smell, Taste, Touch.

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How do sensory details enhance a story?

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They make the story more engaging and relatable by appealing to the reader's senses.

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Give an example of a sentence with strong visual sensory details.

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The sunset painted the sky in shades of orange, pink, and purple.

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What is an example of auditory sensory details?

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The sound of leaves crunching underfoot echoed in the quiet forest.

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What type of sensory detail is used in the sentence: 'The cake smelled like fresh strawberries and whipped cream.'?

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Olfactory (smell) sensory detail.