When a writer uses descriptive language, how does it affect the reader?

the reader feels the text come to life

the reader can memorize the text

the reader gets bored and stops reading

the reader gets confused and has to reread

What do strong expository, descriptive, and persuasive essays all have in common?

They use evidence to support a claim.

They recount an experience or event.

They aim to change a reader's opinion.

They must have five paragraphs.

If you were writing an essay on comparing and contrasting coffee and tea, which statement would be a good thesis?

There are many similarities and differences between coffee and tea.

Coffee and tea are very similar in how they are made.

My favorite flavor of coffee is ice coffee macchiato.

Coffee costs $3.35 a pound and tea costs $4.55 a pound.

Which topic sentence supports the claim that everyone should learn computer programming?

Coding is an essential twenty-first-century skill.

There are many programming languages to choose from.

Ada Lovelace wrote the first computer codes.

Coding is easy once you take time to practice it.

In a five-paragraph essay, the function of the body paragraphs is to:

Expand on reasons that support the thesis

Form bridges from one section to another

Contradict the claim in the thesis statement.

Summarize the purpose of the essay

From the options given below, select examples of personification. (There may be more than 1 correct answer)

Lightning danced across the skies.

The cat danced around the toy mouse before pouncing on it.

The tea kettle whistled impatiently.

Mary's voice is music to my ears.

Why do writers use repetition? Select the right option. (there may be more than 1 right answer)

To convince the readers about something.

To point our attention towards something.

To highlight an important point.

Descriptive Writing

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English

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6th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RI.6.4, RL.5.4, L.4.5

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the five senses is used in this sentence? The warm juicy burger felt like heaven on my tongue.

Taste

Touch

Sight

Sound

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following sets of words deal mostly with the sense of SIGHT?

rocky, hairy, drenched

ticking, hissing, cracking

thick, tender, smooth

smokey, pungent, flowery

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Barefoot, The warm mud molds my feet.

see

hear

touch

taste

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Mrs. Crab's sweet perfume lingered in the room after her exit.

smell

taste

hear

touch

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which sentence does not have an adjective? (describes a person, place, object or thing)

The sky was filled with little, fluffy clouds.

My dinner was delicious.

The train exploded into life.

Her piercing, green eyes followed me.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following sets of words deal mostly with the sense of SOUND?

quiet, jangling, barking

moist, glassy, metallic

salty, sweet, tangy

earthy, fruity, minty

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which contains an adjective? (describes a person, place, object or thing)

The blue boat.

The rain falls.

She sings loudly.

The dog barks.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.K.5B

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Descriptive Writing

31 questions

Which of the five senses is used in this sentence? The warm juicy burger felt like heaven on my tongue.

Which of the following sets of words deal mostly with the sense of SIGHT?

Barefoot, The warm mud molds my feet.

Mrs. Crab's sweet perfume lingered in the room after her exit.

Which sentence does not have an adjective? (describes a person, place, object or thing)

Which of the following sets of words deal mostly with the sense of SOUND?

Which contains an adjective? (describes a person, place, object or thing)

The sensory details in a story are details that___

When a writer uses descriptive language, how does it affect the reader?

Stephanie fell and felt the sting as sharp as thorns tear at her bare skin and clothes.
What sense did the writer describe?

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31 questions

Which of the five senses is used in this sentence? The warm juicy burger felt like heaven on my tongue.

Which of the following sets of words deal mostly with the sense of SIGHT?

Barefoot, The warm mud molds my feet.

Mrs. Crab's sweet perfume lingered in the room after her exit.

Which sentence does not have an adjective? (describes a person, place, object or thing)

Which of the following sets of words deal mostly with the sense of SOUND?

Which contains an adjective? (describes a person, place, object or thing)

The sensory details in a story are details that___

When a writer uses descriptive language, how does it affect the reader?

Stephanie fell and felt the sting as sharp as thorns tear at her bare skin and clothes.What sense did the writer describe?

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Stephanie fell and felt the sting as sharp as thorns tear at her bare skin and clothes.
What sense did the writer describe?