Descriptive Writing and Word Imagery Quiz

What are some techniques used in descriptive writing?

• Similes, adjectives, verbs, and prepositions

• Similes, adjectives, adverbs, and pronouns

• Similes, metaphors, nouns, and verbs

• Similes, metaphors, adjectives, and adverbs

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• He ran

• The surface of the moon is like crumpled sandpaper

• My tears were a river

• The tall, thin man entered the spooky room

What do adjectives do in descriptive writing?

• Describe or modify nouns

• Describe or modify verbs

• Describe or modify adverbs

• Describe or modify pronouns

Which of the following is an example of an adverb?

• He ran

• My tears were a river

• The surface of the moon is like crumpled sandpaper

• The jets dived steeply out of the sky

What can a carefully chosen verb do in descriptive writing?

• Transform a passage into something different

• Add more adjectives to a passage

• Make the passage longer

• Change the tense of the passage

What are some options for choosing a topic in descriptive writing?

• Describing a person, a book, or a TV show

• Describing a person, a place or object, or an emotion

• Describing an emotion, a workplace, or a video game

• Describing a place, a gift, or a fictional character

What should you include in your descriptive writing to engage readers?

• Technical jargon and complex vocabulary

• Sensory details and understandable language

• Abstract concepts and philosophical ideas

• Long and complicated sentences

What is the purpose of making a list of sensory details in descriptive writing?

• To provide evidence for the writer's claims

• To make the writing longer and more descriptive

• To confuse readers with too much information

• To help readers visualize and feel the experiences

What grade level is this quiz suitable for?

• Grade 4

• Grade 7

• Grade 10

• Grade 13

How many questions are there in this quiz?

• 15

• 10

• 5

• 20