The importance of sensory details in stories

​Using and Identifying Sensory Details

Sensory Words

Multiple Choice

Which sensory detail does this statement appeal to?

The sun's rays warmed my face as I stepped outside.

• sound

• feel

• taste

• see

Multiple Select

Write 2 senses this picture may appeal to.

( see, hear, touch, taste. smell)

• see

• smell

• taste

• hear

Multiple Choice

These are examples of which sense?
loud, crunch, bark, slam, boom

• touch
• sound
• smell
• taste

Multiple Choice

What sense is being engaged most in this example:

cinnamon-scented candle reminded of the Big Red gum my father chewed

• Touch

• Taste

• Sight

• Smell

• Hearing

Multiple Choice

What sense is being engaged most in this example:

the streets glistened like shiny ornaments after the rain

• Touch

• Taste

• Sight

• Smell

• Hearing

Multiple Choice

Which one of these sentences uses the sense of touch?

• The fruit tasted sweet.

• We heard a dog barking next door.

• The thorn on the rose felt sharp

• The smell of pepper stings brought tears to his eyes.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the sense of smell.

• He bit into the juicy apple.

• His breath was minty fresh when we spoke.

• His eyes were as blue as the ocean.

• He was singing like an injured cat.

Multiple Choice

You want to add "sticky sunscreen" to this list of words about the beach. Which column would you add it to?

• Sight

• Smell

• Hear

• Taste

• Feel

Multiple Choice

What sense does this appeal to: "The tangy sauce, the melted cheese, the soft crust, and the crispy pepperoni greeted my tongue like my dog greets me at the door at the end of a long work day."

• Sight

• Taste

• Smell

• Sound

• Touch

Multiple Choice

What are sensory details?

• Descriptions that appeal to our 5 senses

• Personal reflections or feelings

• Memories that we have had

• Real life experiences in writing

Multiple Choice

What am I describing using sensory details:

I pulled up to my house and instantly started to gag. The sharp, putrid smell was so thick in the air that it even assaulted my taste buds. I scanned my yard for the furry white and black body before making a run for it. I knew the smell would linger for hours, maybe even days.

• A garbage can

• A skunk

• My messy van

• My neighbor's garage

Multiple Choice

Which sensory detail does this statement appeal to?

The thunder clapped loudly shaking the house.

• sound

• sight

• touch

• taste

Multiple Choice

Which sensory detail does this statement appeal to?

The warm juicy burger felt like heaven on my tongue.

• taste

• sound

• sight

• smell

Multiple Choice

These are examples of which sense?

bright, dark, shiny, dull, colorful

• sound

• sight

• taste

• touch

Multiple Choice

These are examples of which sense?

Sour, sweet, tangy, delicious, gross

• taste

• smell

• sight

• touch

Multiple Choice

These are examples of which sense?

aroma, scent, perfume

• taste

• sound

• smell

• sight

Multiple Choice

Which sensory detail does this statement appeal to?

The monster had bright green, scaly skin with purple freckles, and orange tufts of fur on his head.

• taste

• sight

• touch

• smell

Multiple Choice

Which statement below engages the sense of sound?

• Rattling thunder and lightening flashes

• Talking a mile a minute

• A magic wand broke in half

• Happy or sad

Multiple Choice

Which sensory detail does this statement appeal to?

The sweet perfume of the flowers filled the room.

• sight

• touch

• taste

• smell

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the sense of smell.

• He bit into the juicy apple.

• His breath was minty fresh when we spoke.

• His eyes were as blue as the ocean.

• He was singing like an injured cat.

Multiple Choice

Which is true about sensory details?

• The purpose is to make writing more detailed and interesting

• They block the reader from imagining what's happening.

• Both are true