Vocabulary for Impact

Which word best fits this sentence?

The moon _______ down while the storm raged on.

• glared

• smiled

• winked

• watched

Which word best fits this sentence?

The waves crashed ______against the surface of the wooden boat.

• lightly

• slowly

• rapidly

• silently

Which word best fits this sentence?

In the ________, the emerald trees danced to the sounds of the ocean.

• sky

• sea

• distance

• area

Once the waves _______, subtle creaks grew louder as the boat finally relaxed.

• settled

• increased

• jumped

• relaxed

When the mist began to lift, the _______moonlight reflected across the sea water.

• luminous

• dark

• blue

• light

The moon hung over it's ______, a great silver ball highlighting the shadows beneath.

• people

• trees

• audience

• water

Write three descriptive sentences to describe this picture.

Remember you are using vocabulary for impact. What do you want your audience to feel? Is it a happy scene?