​(Lesson) Sensory Details, Imagery, and Show not Tell.

​(Lesson) Sensory Details, Imagery, and Show not Tell.

By Evan Ng

Task

Your task is to...

1. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words and phrases.

2. You will be asked which technique was used in the text (i.e. sensory details, effect, punctuation, figurative language and etc.)

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Marcus stirred from his deep sleep as the sharp, tangy scent of freshly squeezed orange juice drifted up the stairs. ​

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he stretched his arms above his head and felt the soft, cotton sheets slide across his skin. He shuffled to the window ​

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pressed his nose against the cool glass. ​

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dewdrops sparkled like tiny diamonds on the grass, and the morning sun painted the sky in streaks of pink and gold. ​

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as he heard the cheerful sizzle and pop of eggs frying downstairs. Throwing on his favorite blue hoodie, he raced down the creaky wooden steps, his bare feet slapping against each wooden board. The kitchen felt ​

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, and he could already taste the buttery toast that sat golden and crisp on the counter.

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Yawning widely,

Outside,

His stomach rumbled loudly

warm and cozy

and

Feeling groggy and confused

Looking for his shoes

Example 1

Marcus stirred from his deep sleep as the sharp, tangy scent of freshly squeezed orange juice drifted up the stairs. Yawning widely, he stretched his arms above his head and felt the soft, cotton sheets slide across his skin. He shuffled to the window and pressed his nose against the cool glass. Outside, dewdrops sparkled like tiny diamonds on the grass, and the morning sun painted the sky in streaks of pink and gold. His stomach rumbled loudly as he heard the cheerful sizzle and pop of eggs frying downstairs. Throwing on his favorite blue hoodie, he raced down the creaky wooden steps, his bare feet slapping against each wooden board. The kitchen felt warm and cozy, and he could already taste the buttery toast that sat golden and crisp on the counter.

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Amira's eyes ​

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to the gentle patter of rain tapping against her bedroom window like tiny fingers drumming a soft rhythm. She pulled her thick, woolen blanket up to her chin, feeling its rough texture against her cheek. ​

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she could see gray clouds hanging low and heavy in the sky, swallowing up the tops of the tall pine trees. The earthy smell of wet soil and fresh rain filled the air, mixed with the sweet aroma of her grandmother's cinnamon tea brewing in the kitchen below. ​

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as a cool breeze sneaked through the gap in the window, making the white curtains dance and sway. She could hear ​

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, the sound ​

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the stairs like a warm hug inviting her down to breakfast.

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fluttered open

Through the foggy glass,

Amira shivered slightly

her grandmother humming a gentle tune

floating up

slammed shut

Under the clear sky

her brother shouting loudly

Example 2

Amira's eyes fluttered open to the gentle patter of rain tapping against her bedroom window like tiny fingers drumming a soft rhythm. She pulled her thick, woolen blanket up to her chin, feeling its rough texture against her cheek. Through the foggy glass, she could see gray clouds hanging low and heavy in the sky, swallowing up the tops of the tall pine trees. The earthy smell of wet soil and fresh rain filled the air, mixed with the sweet aroma of her grandmother's cinnamon tea brewing in the kitchen below. Amira shivered slightly as a cool breeze sneaked through the gap in the window, making the white curtains dance and sway. She could hear her grandmother humming a gentle tune, the sound floating up the stairs like a warm hug inviting her down to breakfast.

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Liam bolted upright in bed as a loud crack of thunder shook the entire house. His heart ​

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in his chest like a drum beating faster and faster. Lightning flashed across the dark sky, ​

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for just a split second before plunging back into darkness. He gripped his soft teddy bear tightly, feeling its fur tickle his palms. The wind howled fiercely outside, ​

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and rattling the old shutters against the brick wall. Rain ​

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on the roof above him, sounding like a thousand marbles being dropped all at once. Despite his racing heart, Liam noticed the faint, comforting smell of lavender from his mother's candle still lingering in the hallway, reminding him that he was ​

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.

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pounded rapidly

turning everything bright white

whistling through the trees

hammered down

safe inside

lost in the storm

sang softly

Example 3

Liam bolted upright in bed as a loud crack of thunder shook the entire house. His heart pounded rapidly in his chest like a drum beating faster and faster. Lightning flashed across the dark sky, turning everything bright white for just a split second before plunging back into darkness. He gripped his soft teddy bear tightly, feeling its fur tickle his palms. The wind howled fiercely outside, whistling through the trees and rattling the old shutters against the brick wall. Rain hammered down on the roof above him, sounding like a thousand marbles being dropped all at once. Despite his racing heart, Liam noticed the faint, comforting smell of lavender from his mother's candle still lingering in the hallway, reminding him that he was safe inside.