Descriptive Language Flashcard

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Imagine you are reading a novel. What would you consider as descriptive language?

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Descriptive language is when the author uses vivid and detailed words and phrases, creating a clear image or impression in your mind.

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Imagine you are writing a novel and want to describe a scene using sensory words. Which of the following words would you use? Laptop, Joyful, Soft, Fragrant

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Fragrant

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Why is it important for a novelist to use sensory details in their book?

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To engage the reader's senses and create a more vivid and immersive experience.

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While writing a descriptive paragraph about a day at the beach, which sense is NOT typically used in sensory details? Options: sight, taste, touch, smell

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taste

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Why would an author describe the aroma of a bakery in their story?

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To engage the reader's senses and create a vivid and immersive experience.

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Imagine you are at a beach house. Which of the following experiences would be an example of a sensory detail? Hearing the sound of crashing waves from the open window.

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Hearing the sound of crashing waves from the open window.

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You are writing a novel and want to describe a scene using sensory words. Which of the following options can serve as examples of sensory words? salty, smooth, silent.

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Examples of sensory words include: bright, soft, bitter, fragrant, and loud.

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How can sensory details enhance a reader's experience when reading a novel about a journey through a rainforest?

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By engaging the senses and making the descriptions of the rainforest more vivid and immersive.

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Imagine you are writing a novel. Which of the following is NOT a way to use sensory details in your writing? Focusing only on visual details of the scenes. Using vague and general language to describe characters and settings. Avoiding the use of figurative language in dialogues.

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Not including any descriptive language or imagery in the narrative.

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How would you differentiate between using descriptive language and sensory words in your writing?

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Descriptive language would use various techniques to create vivid images and convey meaning, while sensory words would specifically focus on the five senses to create a sensory experience for the reader.