Sentence Structure and Descriptive Writing

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• Her laughter was music to his ears.

• The water was as cold as ice.

• He heard the buzzing bee.

• The slithery snake hissed.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which sentences use vivid details about a setting that takes place in the meadow?

• The sun dipped low on the horizon, casting a warm golden glow over the tranquil meadow.

• The meadow was full of life.

• As the evening descended, the meadow seemed to come alive with a soft, ethereal glow, creating a scene of serene beauty.

• The still meadow.

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Which of the following senses can be used to enjoy an award winning novel?

• touch

• taste

• sight

• hearing

• smell

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CCSS.L.3.1C

Which is an example of perfect grammar and sentence structure?

• The raindrops cascaded down, drenching Maria from head to toe.

• raindrops feel on my umbrella, creatin a rhythmic sound that i could hear.

• The raindrops , .the air wuz damp

• she was running late it was raining

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which of the following sentences demonstrates well-structured sequence?

• Gather the ingredients and bake for 30 minutes. Lastly, mix and preheat the oven.

• Mix the ingredients and preheat the oven. Finally, gather all the ingredients.

• Preheat the oven. Mix them all together. Then, gather all the ingredients. Finally, bake for 30 minutes.

• First, gather all the ingredients. Then, preheat the oven. Finally, mix the ingredients and bake for 30 minutes.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What does it mean to describe something with vivid details?

• Providing a brief and general description

• Using abstract and vague language

• Using technical jargon and complex terms

• Providing a clear and detailed description that creates a vivid image in the reader's mind.

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Which of the following is an example of a well-structured detailed sentence?

• Sat cat mat the on.

• The fat cat sat on the mat.

• The scrawny black cat curled up into a ball on the striped mat.

• On mat sat the cat.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

The purpose of using relevant descriptive ​ (a)   in writing is to help the reader ​ (b)  

what the author is ​ (c)   .

• infer
• implying
• details

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Which of the following are examples of similes?

• Shina is a night owl.

• Aubrey is as quiet as a mouse.

• Leelin's brain is a computer.

• Jordi is as sly as a fox.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Match the descriptions to what they are describing.

• Pink clouds over mountain full of trees

• 
• Dry, brittle, straw like, gritty

• 
• Cinnamon, fruity, sweet, warm, aroma

• 
• Crashing, booming, howling

• 
• Hot, spicy, zesty, fire sensation

• 

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D