Descriptive Writing
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to use narrative/descriptive writing strategies?
It is not important. They are a waste if time.
They help to keep the reader engaged in your writing and are creative ways to describe important characters, settings, and events.
They help to make the story flow from one idea to the next smoothly.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sensory detail does this statement appeal to?
The sun's rays warmed my face as I stepped outside.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
These are examples of which sense?
loud, crunch, bark, slam, boom
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
These are examples of which sense?
Soft, squishy, rough, smooth
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
These are examples of which sense?
Sour, sweet, tangy, delicious, gross
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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