Descriptive Writing

Which of the following senses can be used in descriptive writing to create vivid imagery?

• Sixth sense

• Taste

• Telepathy

• All of the above

What is the purpose of using sensory details in descriptive writing?

• To engage the reader's imagination

• To increase the word count of the writing
• To make the writing more difficult to understand
• To reduce the importance of the main idea

Which literary device involves comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as"?

• Metaphor
• Simile
• Alliteration
• Onomatopoeia

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• She is a nice person.

• The book is on the table.
• "The sun is a blazing ball of fire."

• The car is red.

When a writer uses onomatopoeia, they are creating what type of sensory experience?

• Visual experience
• Taste experience
• Sound experience
• Touch experience

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor? Provide examples of each used in descriptive writing.

• A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things, while a metaphor directly states a comparison. Example of simile: 'She is as brave as a lion.' Example of metaphor: 'He is a shining star.'
• A simile and a metaphor are the same thing. They both compare two unlike things.
• A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things, while a metaphor uses 'and' to compare two things.
• A simile is a comparison using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor is a figure of speech that refers to something as being the same as another thing for rhetorical effect.

What role does setting play in creating atmosphere in descriptive writing?

• It has no impact on atmosphere

• Setting is not important in creating atmosphere
• Setting is only used to describe the physical location
• It helps establish the mood and tone of the writing.

____________ is a literary device that gives human qualities to non-human objects or creatures?

When an author uses foreshadowing in descriptive writing, what are they doing?

• They are describing the setting in detail
• They are giving hints or clues about what will happen later in the story
• They are introducing the main characters
• They are writing a conclusion

Which of the following best describes the purpose of descriptive writing?

• To persuade the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint
• To inform the reader about a specific topic
• To entertain the reader with a fictional story
• To create a sensory experience and evoke emotions