Descriptive paragraph

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Eugenia Miranda Mangones
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of a descriptive paragraph?
To argue a specific point
To provide a chronological sequence of events
To create a mental image in the reader's mind
To summarize a complex concept
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the type of language used in a descriptive paragraph?
Concise and direct
Vivid and detailed
Technical and jargon-heavy
Abstract and philosophical
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what way does a descriptive paragraph contribute to the reader's experience?
By presenting a series of logical arguments
By emphasizing dialogue between characters
By encouraging critical thinking and analysis
By helping the reader visualize the subject being described
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key element that writers should incorporate into an effective descriptive paragraph?
A strong argument and persuasive language
A complex plot with multiple twists
Sensory details that engage the reader's senses
A focus on conveying abstract concepts
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do sensory details contribute to the impact of a descriptive paragraph?
They provide a logical sequence of events
They add complexity to the characters' emotions
They engage the reader's senses and create a deeper connection to the subject
They challenge the reader's assumptions and beliefs
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role does the use of sensory details play in helping the reader understand a subject in a descriptive paragraph?
It provides historical context for the subject
It offers a step-by-step guide to achieving a goal
It allows the reader to visualize and emotionally engage with the subject
It prompts the reader to question the author's intentions
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which adjective provides the most vivid description: "The sun set behind the mountains, casting a _____ glow across the landscape."
Faint
Dim
Radiant
Subdued
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
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