Dist. Assess #4- Enhancing Descriptive Language and Transitions

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What is descriptive language?

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Descriptive language is the use of vivid and detailed words to create a picture in the reader's mind, often appealing to the senses.

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What are sensory details?

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Sensory details are descriptions that appeal to the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, to convey meanings in a more imaginative way.

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What is the purpose of transitions in writing?

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Transitions help to connect ideas and guide the reader through the text, making it easier to follow the writer's thoughts.

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns.

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What is end punctuation?

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End punctuation refers to the punctuation marks used at the end of a sentence, such as periods, question marks, and exclamation points.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects an independent clause with a dependent clause, such as 'because', 'although', or 'while'.