Sensory Words Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of the five senses?

• Sight

• Thought

• Taste

• Smell

What is the purpose of using sensory words in writing?

• To hide the details of the story

• To confuse the reader

• To make writing more interesting

• To make the reader sleepy

Tags

CCSS.W.6.3D

Which sense is NOT associated with sensory words?

• Touch

• Sound

• Emotion

• Taste

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.W.6.3D

What does imagery do in writing?

• Confuses the reader

• Makes the writing boring

• Creates mental pictures for the reader

• Removes all details from the story

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.W.6.3D

Which of the following is an example of using sensory words for sight/vision?

• We watched the car speed up the hill.

• I ran up to the farmhouse to escape the rain.

• Rabbits jump away when eagles are flying around.

• A bear stomped through the forest.

Tags

CCSS.W.6.3D

Which of the following is an example of using sensory words for sound?

• A city bus passed by me on the street corner.

• Please flip the steak on the flame.

• The fighter jet flew overhead.

• I was startled by the speeding car when it came to a sudden stop.

Tags

CCSS.W.6.3D

Which of the following is an example of using sensory words for touch/feel?

• I felt scared when I heard the roar of the approaching tornado.

• The librarian pulled the old book off the top shelf.

• The uncomfortable mattress made sleeping difficult.

• After drinking hot chocolate after a long day, I felt relaxed.

Tags

CCSS.W.6.3D

Which of the following is an example of using sensory words for taste?

• On a hot summer day, I enjoyed a scoop of vanilla ice cream, savoring its texture and flavor.

• The aroma of the stir-fried chicken filled the kitchen adding a kick to the dish.

• We spent our last family holiday on the beach.

• The sauce was sweet.

Tags

CCSS.W.6.3D

Which of the following is an example of using sensory words for smell?

• Smoke bellowing from the burning house singed my nose hairs.

• I turned away from the durian stand.

• The air smelled of cut grass.

• Attendees to the botanical garden were mesmerized by the smell of the budding rose.

Tags

CCSS.W.6.3D

What is the purpose of using sensory words in writing?

• To make the reader sleepy

• To hide the details of the story

• To confuse the reader

• To make writing more interesting

Tags

CCSS.W.6.3D