Descriptive Language Flashcard

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What is descriptive language?

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Descriptive language is a style of writing that aims to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind by using sensory details and figurative language.

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What is the primary purpose of descriptive writing?

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The primary purpose of descriptive writing is to evoke an image or feeling in the reader.

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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 imagery in literature?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language to create mental images and sensations in the reader's mind.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares one thing to another for rhetorical effect, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is the use of words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation, often to create a more vivid or impactful description.

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What is the effect of using vivid language in descriptive writing?

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Vivid language enhances the reader's experience by making descriptions more engaging and relatable.

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What is the role of adjectives in descriptive writing?

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Adjectives are words that describe nouns, adding detail and depth to the descriptions in writing.

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What is the difference between concise language and descriptive language?

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Concise language is straightforward and to-the-point, while descriptive language uses elaborate details to create imagery.