Unit 1-2

Words that elicit a response from one or more of your senses are called what?

• verbs

• facts words

• sensory words

• nouns

What is the purpose of descriptive writing?

• To show people you can write better

• To create a clear picture in the reader’s mind

•  To get better grades in class

• For proper sentence structure

What is narrative writing?

• 1. A third person narration

• 1. An account of an individual personal experience

• A description of something

• Writing that includes fact words

What is a Fact Word?

• 1. Shows what the author is trying to convey with sensory details and not opinions

• 1. Shows what the author thinks about a subject

• 1. Words that are only nouns

• 1. Words that are only verbs

What kind of words require the writer to choose a focus point and then move away from it or towards it?

• 1. Fact words

• Synonyms

• Opinion words

• 1. Directional words

How can an author make a piece of descriptive writing more interesting?

• 1. They can provide narration about an important event in their lives.

• 1. They can use dialogue to create a more interesting tone.

• 1. They can use synonyms to create a more interesting piece of writing.

• 1. They can call someone else to write the story for them.

How can you describe a place effectively?

• 1. Use vague language, provide general details, ignore unique features, create a dull mental image.

• 1. Use descriptive language, provide vague details, highlight common features, create a blurry mental image.

• 1. Use technical language, provide abstract details, ignore unique features, create a confusing mental image

• 1. Use descriptive language, provide specific details, highlight unique features, create a vivid mental image

 What are antonyms and how are they used in descriptive writing?

• 1. Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings and they are used in descriptive writing to create contrast and emphasize differences between two things or ideas.

• 1. Antonyms are words that have similar meanings and they are used in descriptive writing to create confusion and make the writing more complex.

• 1. Antonyms are words that have unrelated meanings and they are used in descriptive writing to confuse the reader and create ambiguity.

• 1. Antonyms are words that have similar meanings and they are used in descriptive writing to create repetition and emphasize similarities between two things or ideas.

 Explain the concept of sensory details in descriptive writing.

• 1. The concept of sensory details in descriptive writing is the use of abstract and vague language to create a mysterious description.

• 1. The concept of sensory details in descriptive writing is the use of technical jargon to create a complex and confusing description.

• 1. The concept of sensory details in descriptive writing is the use of repetitive and monotonous language to create a dull and uninteresting description.

• 1. The concept of sensory details in descriptive writing is the use of words and phrases that appeal to the five senses to create a vivid and engaging description.

Why are Tone and Mood so important in literature?

• 1. It shows your teacher  you understand the text

• 1. It allows the reader to truly understand the piece of literature

• 1. It makes a clear picture in your mind  

• 1. It accounts an individual personal experience