Sensory Details

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What are sensory details?

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Sensory details are descriptions that appeal to the five senses: sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. They make writing more vivid and interesting.

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Why are sensory details important in writing?

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They help create a more engaging and immersive experience for the reader by allowing them to visualize and feel what is being described.

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Which senses do sensory details appeal to?

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

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What is an example of a sensory detail related to sound?

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Examples include words like 'loud', 'crunch', 'bark', 'slam', and 'boom'.

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Which sense is engaged in the phrase 'the streets glistened like shiny ornaments after the rain'?

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Sight.

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Which sense is engaged in the phrase 'His breath was minty fresh when we spoke'?

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Smell.

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What is an example of a sensory detail related to touch?

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An example is describing something as 'smooth', 'rough', 'warm', or 'cold'.

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What is an example of a sensory detail related to taste?

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Examples include words like 'sweet', 'sour', 'bitter', and 'salty'.

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What is an example of a sensory detail related to smell?

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Examples include words like 'fragrant', 'stinky', 'fresh', and 'pungent'.

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What is an example of a sensory detail related to sight?

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Examples include words like 'bright', 'dark', 'colorful', and 'glistening'.