Sensory/Descriptive 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, smell, taste, and touch. They help create vivid images in writing.

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What is the purpose of sensory details in writing?

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The purpose is to make writing more detailed and interesting, allowing readers to experience the text more fully.

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What does 'sensory language' mean?

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Language that connects to the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to create an image or description.

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Give an example of a sensory detail related to smell.

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The strong and smokey smell reminds her of toasting marshmallows.

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What word describes the mud in the sentence 'The warm mud molds my feet'?

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warm

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Which of the following is a sensory detail: 'A magic wand broke in half' or 'Rattling thunder and lightning flashes'?

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Rattling thunder and lightning flashes.

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How do sensory details enhance writing?

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They provide vivid imagery that engages the reader's senses, making the writing more immersive.

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

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The loud crash of thunder echoed through the valley.

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Why are sensory details important in storytelling?

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They help readers visualize scenes and feel emotions, making the story more relatable and engaging.

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What is an example of sensory language related to touch?

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The rough bark of the tree scratched my hand.